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Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,836

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $11,729

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,450

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $11,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011201120112011
ModelForesterForesterCTSCTSCTSCTS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $41,765 $43,565 $49,265 $62,360
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $39,467 $41,168 $46,555 $58,306
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199        
Cargo organizer 60 60        
Door sill trim plates 38 38        
Engine-block heater 133 133 100 100 100 100
Cargo area partition net 58 58        
Cargo cover 182 182        
Universal garage door opener 76 76        
Remote start 445 445        
Temporary spare tire     350 350 350  
Roof rack     325 325 325 325
Panoramic sunroof     1,150 1,150   1,150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129        
Cargo organizer 39 39        
Door sill trim plates 24 24        
Engine-block heater 86 86 88 88 88 88
Cargo area partition net 37 37        
Cargo cover 118 118        
Universal garage door opener 49 49        
Remote start 333 333        
Temporary spare tire     308 308 308  
Roof rack     286 286 286 286
Panoramic sunroof     1,012 1,102   1,012
Options (change) 1,191 1,191 1,925 1,925 775 1,575
Options (change) 815 815 1,694 1,784 682 1,386
Destination 850 850 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $32,836 $35,836 $44,565 $46,365 $50,915 $66,110
Total Invoice $30,450 $33,234 $42,036 $43,827 $48,112 $61,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,339
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,006
Model Year201620162011201120112011
ModelForesterForesterCTSCTSCTSCTS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4250hp H4270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8212, 8300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$32,836$35,836$44,565$46,365$50,915$66,110
Adjustments for Features-2,610-2,8100-290-3,030-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,226$33,026$44,565$46,075$47,885$63,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$1,510$3,320$19,305
Total Invoice$30,450$33,234$42,036$43,827$48,112$61,867
Adjustments for Features-2,420-2,6060-274-2,863-2,096
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,030$30,628$42,036$43,553$45,249$59,771
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$0$1,517$3,213$17,735

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201620162011201120112011
ModelForesterForesterCTSCTSCTSCTS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual     $150
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100 
PIN Code Access$10$10    
Proximity key$250$250  $250$250
Remote start$150$150  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200    
Tires, run-flat     $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  $40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  $75 
Cargo tray$40$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rack  $300$300$300$300
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175    
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio$50$50    
Media drive   $15$15$15
Navigation system    $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port$25$25 $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge     $75
Headlight washers     $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Wood trim    $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$7,835$8,035$5,225$5,515$8,255$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,610$2,810$0$290$3,030$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,420-2,6060-274-2,863-2,096

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20162011
ModelForesterCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in113.4 in
Length180.9 in191.6 in
Width70.7 in72.6 in
Height66.4 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,032 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft358.0 ft3

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