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Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,873

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $16,022

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,967

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $14,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820072007
ModelForesterForesterDTSDTS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedV8Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $41,525 $48,895
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $38,826 $45,717
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Satellite radio 445 445    
Cargo net 46 46 65  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87 110  
Heated front seats     1,375  
Sunroof       1,200
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Satellite radio 334 334    
Cargo net 30 30 54  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56 91  
Heated front seats     1,141  
Sunroof       996
Options (change) 533 761 1,550 1,200
Options (change) 392 539 1,286 996
Destination 645 645 820 820
Total Price $27,873 $29,301 $43,895 $50,915
Total Invoice $25,967 $27,300 $40,932 $47,533

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,692
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,589
Model Year2008200820072007
ModelForesterForesterDTSDTS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedV8Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4275hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionA4M5A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$27,873$29,301$43,895$50,915
Adjustments for Features-7400-70-4,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,133$29,301$43,825$46,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,168$0$2,320
Total Invoice$25,967$27,300$40,932$47,533
Adjustments for Features-6890-65-4,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,278$27,300$40,867$43,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,022$0$2,213

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year2008200820072007
ModelForesterForesterDTSDTS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedV8Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 $800$800
5-speed manual $0  
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote start  $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist   $50
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control   $400
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0 $0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper$175$175  
Super-heated washer fluid   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Hood scoop $100  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,335$5,595$5,665$10,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$0$70$4,770
Value of Feature Adjustments-6890-65-4,453

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20082007
ModelForesterDTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in115.6 in
Length176.6 in207.6 in
Width68.3 in74.8 in
Height65.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Cargo net
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested20026%
Total Not Requested57574%

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