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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: $34,348

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $13,302

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,739

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $12,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420062006
ModelForesterForesterDTSDTS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLuxuryPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $41,195 $49,695
Base Invoice $28,051 $30,836 $38,517 $46,465
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198    
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400 2,400    
Remote start 436 436    
Engine-block heater 133 133 100 100
Cargo net 87 87 65  
Universal garage door opener 74 74    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200 200    
Navigation system     1,995 1,795
Luxury II Package     2,500  
Adaptive cruise control     1,000 1,000
Sunroof       1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128    
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087 2,087    
Remote start 328 328    
Engine-block heater 86 86 83 83
Cargo net 56 56 54  
Universal garage door opener 48 48    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130 130    
Navigation system     1,656 1,490
Luxury II Package     2,338  
Adaptive cruise control     830 830
Sunroof       996
Options (change) 3,528 3,528 5,660 4,095
Options (change) 2,863 2,863 4,961 3,399
Destination 825 825 795 795
Total Price $34,348 $37,348 $47,650 $54,585
Total Invoice $31,739 $34,524 $44,273 $50,659

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,622
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,526
Model Year2014201420062006
ModelForesterForesterDTSDTS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLuxuryPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4275hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$34,348$37,348$47,650$54,585
Adjustments for Features-4,320-4,5200-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,028$32,828$47,650$51,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$3,960
Total Invoice$31,739$34,524$44,273$50,659
Adjustments for Features-3,992-4,1780-2,761
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,747$30,346$44,273$47,898
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0$3,625

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year2014201420062006
ModelForesterForesterDTSDTS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLuxuryPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
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 release, second row seats$50$50  
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 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$8,735$8,935$4,415$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,320$4,520$0$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,992-4,1780-2,761

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20142006
ModelForesterDTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in115.6 in
Length180.9 in207.6 in
Width70.7 in74.8 in
Height66.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Luxury

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo net
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
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 mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested92542%
Total Not Requested130058%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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