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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: $29,924

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $16,626

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,694

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $15,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelForesterForesterDTSDTS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLuxuryPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $41,195 $49,695
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $38,517 $46,465
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Remote start 432 432    
Bodyside moldings 238 238    
Cargo net 46 46 65  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,995 1,795
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Luxury II Package     2,500  
Sunroof       1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Remote start 324 324    
Bodyside moldings 155 155    
Cargo net 30 30 54  
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,656 1,490
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Luxury II Package     2,338  
Sunroof       996
Options (change) 3,234 3,234 4,560 2,995
Options (change) 2,669 2,672 4,048 2,486
Destination 695 695 795 795
Total Price $29,924 $32,124 $46,550 $53,485
Total Invoice $27,694 $29,776 $43,360 $49,746

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,196
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,194
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelForesterForesterDTSDTS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLuxuryPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4275hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionT4T4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$29,924$32,124$46,550$53,485
Adjustments for Features-570-9300-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,354$31,194$46,550$50,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,840$0$3,960
Total Invoice$27,694$29,776$43,360$49,746
Adjustments for Features-528-8620-2,767
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,166$28,914$43,360$46,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,748$0$3,619

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year2009200920062006
ModelForesterForesterDTSDTS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLuxuryPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175  
Super-heated washer fluid  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
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
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,860$6,220$5,290$8,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$570$930$0$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-528-8620-2,767

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20092006
ModelForesterDTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in115.6 in
Length179.5 in207.6 in
Width70.1 in74.8 in
Height65.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Luxury

Cargo net
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Luxury II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested85038%
Total Not Requested137562%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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