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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: $21,927

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,967

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $20,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelForesterForesterDTSDTS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedV8Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $45,855 $53,805
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $42,874 $50,308
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Satellite radio 445 445    
Cargo net 46 46 95  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Sun and Sound Package     1,505  
Front buckets     0  
Heated front seats     1,425  
Sunroof       1,200
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Satellite radio 334 334    
Cargo net 30 30 78  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Sun and Sound Package     1,249  
Front buckets     0  
Heated front seats     1,183  
Sunroof       996
Options (change) 533 761 3,025 1,200
Options (change) 392 539 2,510 996
Destination 645 645 920 920
Total Price $27,873 $29,301 $49,800 $55,925
Total Invoice $25,967 $27,300 $46,304 $52,224

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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: $20,772
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,264
Model Year2008200820092009
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$49,800$55,925
Adjustments for Features-6400-1,795-5,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,233$29,301$48,005$50,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$2,600
Total Invoice$25,967$27,300$46,304$52,224
Adjustments for Features-5960-1,669-4,968
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,371$27,300$44,635$47,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,929$0$2,621

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year2008200820092009
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
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  
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
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
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper$175$175  
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$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
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
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,235$5,595$7,390$10,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$1,795$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments-5960-1,669-4,968

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20082009
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

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo net
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
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%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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