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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: $34,112

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $28,378

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,568

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $27,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelForesterForesterDTS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $59,875
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $56,581
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395 1,395  
Remote start 445 445  
Door sill trim plates 38 38  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224  
Cargo net 90 90  
Universal garage door opener 76 76  
Adaptive cruise control     1,695
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195 1,195  
Remote start 333 333  
Door sill trim plates 24 24  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145  
Cargo net 58 58  
Universal garage door opener 49 49  
Adaptive cruise control     1,492
Options (change) 2,467 2,467 1,695
Options (change) 1,933 1,933 1,492
Destination 850 850 920
Total Price $34,112 $37,112 $62,490
Total Invoice $31,568 $34,352 $58,993

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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: $27,258
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,368
Model Year201620162011
ModelForesterForesterDTS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4291hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18245/50-18
Total Price$34,112$37,112$62,490
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,112$36,912$61,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$31,568$34,352$58,993
Adjustments for Features0-185-1,057
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,568$34,167$57,936
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year201620162011
ModelForesterForesterDTS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,995$9,195$10,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-1,057

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20162011
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

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested77536%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested77536%

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