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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: $24,972

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,967

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $24,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelForesterForesterDTSDTSDTS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $51,925 $54,825 $59,875
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $49,069 $51,809 $56,581
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Satellite radio 445 445      
Cargo net 46 46      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Universal garage door opener   87      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Satellite radio 334 334      
Cargo net 30 30      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Universal garage door opener   56      
Options (change) 533 761 0 0 0
Options (change) 392 539 0 0 0
Destination 645 645 920 920 920
Total Price $27,873 $29,301 $52,845 $55,745 $60,795
Total Invoice $25,967 $27,300 $49,989 $52,729 $57,501

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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: $22,642
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,809
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelForesterForesterDTSDTSDTS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4275hp V8275hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionA4M5A4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/55-17225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$27,873$29,301$52,845$55,745$60,795
Adjustments for Features-6400-2,970-4,870-7,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,233$29,301$49,875$50,875$52,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$1,000$3,075
Total Invoice$25,967$27,300$49,989$52,729$57,501
Adjustments for Features-5960-2,809-4,607-7,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,371$27,300$47,180$48,122$50,081
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,929$0$942$2,901

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelForesterForesterDTSDTSDTS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 $800$800$800
5-speed manual $0   
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$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$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40 $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Hood scoop $100   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Navigation system   $600$600
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225$225
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim   $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850$850$850
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,510$5,870$8,840$10,740$13,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$2,970$4,870$7,845
Value of Feature Adjustments-5960-2,809-4,607-7,420

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20082011
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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