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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: $35,176

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $25,389

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,606

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $23,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201620162016
ModelForesterForesterCTSCTSCTS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $56,285 $60,685 $69,955
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $52,626 $56,740 $65,408
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245      
Universal garage door opener 120 120      
Door sill trim plates 53 53      
Cargo net 68 68      
Remote start 455 455      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230      
CD player, remote     250 250 250
Driver Assist Package     2,540    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     495 495 495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158      
Universal garage door opener 78 78      
Door sill trim plates 34 34      
Cargo net 44 44      
Remote start 341 341      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149      
CD player, remote     220 220 220
Driver Assist Package     2,235    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     436 436 436
Options (change) 1,171 1,171 3,285 745 745
Options (change) 804 804 2,891 656 656
Destination 915 915 995 995 995
Total Price $35,176 $38,176 $60,565 $62,425 $71,695
Total Invoice $32,606 $35,394 $56,512 $58,391 $67,059

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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: $23,249
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,909
Model Year20182018201620162016
ModelForesterForesterCTSCTSCTS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$35,176$38,176$60,565$62,425$71,695
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,140-2,865-3,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,176$37,876$58,425$59,560$68,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$1,135$9,780
Total Invoice$32,606$35,394$56,512$58,391$67,059
Adjustments for Features0-278-1,997-2,680-3,264
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,606$35,116$54,515$55,711$63,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$0$1,196$9,280

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182018201620162016
ModelForesterForesterCTSCTSCTS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$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$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500$500
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Lane sway warning$25$25   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Terrain selector$200$200   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$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$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Boost gauge    $75
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0$0
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$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$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,775$10,075$11,915$12,640$13,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,140$2,865$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-278-1,997-2,680-3,264

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,323 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
Cadillac CTS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist 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
Total Requested55044%
Total Not Requested70056%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS V-Sport Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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