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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: $35,385

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $28,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,619

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $28,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelForesterForesterCTSCTS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $34,295 $59,495 $71,095
Base Invoice $29,243 $32,028 $56,520 $67,540
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595 1,595    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
Door sill trim plates 38 38    
Cargo net 90 90    
Remote start 445 445    
Universal garage door opener 76 76    
Engine-block heater 133 133 100 100
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224    
AC power outlet 415 415    
Technology Package     2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     595 595
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,366 1,366    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Door sill trim plates 24 24    
Cargo net 58 58    
Remote start 333 333    
Universal garage door opener 49 49    
Engine-block heater 86 86 89 89
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145    
AC power outlet 311 311    
Technology Package     2,537  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     530 530
Options (change) 3,215 3,215 3,545 695
Options (change) 2,501 2,501 3,156 619
Destination 875 875 995 995
Total Price $35,385 $38,385 $64,035 $72,785
Total Invoice $32,619 $35,404 $60,671 $69,154

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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: $25,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,285
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelForesterForesterCTSCTS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$35,385$38,385$64,035$72,785
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,920-3,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,385$38,085$61,115$69,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$8,125
Total Invoice$32,619$35,404$60,671$69,154
Adjustments for Features0-277-2,767-3,368
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,619$35,127$57,904$65,786
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,508$0$7,882

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2017201720182018
ModelForesterForesterCTSCTS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)  $0$0
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication  $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Rear camera mirror  $200$200
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,750$10,050$12,670$13,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,920$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-2,767-3,368

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20172018
ModelForesterCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in114.6 in
Length180.9 in195.5 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height66.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested255095%
Total Not Requested1255%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested255092%
Total Not Requested2258%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested55026%
Total Not Requested155074%

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