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Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,155

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $49,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,090

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $48,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterEscaladeEscalade
Trim2.0XT TouringPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $83,595 $92,695
Base Invoice $33,675 $79,415 $88,060
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Roof rack crossbars 181    
Class II trailer hitch 619    
Rear bumper protector 98    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Cargo net 68    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230    
Remote start 455    
All-weather floor mats 81 225 225
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135 135
Cargo cover   195 195
Sunroof   0 0
4WD w/low range   3,000 3,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Roof rack crossbars 117    
Class II trailer hitch 464    
Rear bumper protector 63    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Cargo net 44    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149    
Remote start 341    
All-weather floor mats 52 200 200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   120 120
Cargo cover   174 174
Sunroof   0 0
4WD w/low range   2,850 2,850
Options (change) 2,150 4,150 3,555
Options (change) 1,500 3,874 3,344
Destination 915 1,295 1,295
Total Price $39,155 $89,040 $97,545
Total Invoice $36,090 $84,584 $92,699

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,512
Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterEscaladeEscalade
Trim2.0XT TouringPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T10T10
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG14/21 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$39,155$89,040$97,545
Adjustments for Features0-9,455-13,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,155$79,585$84,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,955
Total Invoice$36,090$84,584$92,699
Adjustments for Features0-8,982-12,359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,090$75,602$80,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,738

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterEscaladeEscalade
Trim2.0XT TouringPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Brake assist$50  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Power-deployable running boards  $750
Running boards $350 
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
HDMI port $25$25
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Streaming video support $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights $50$50
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Rear camera mirror $200$200
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,800$17,255$20,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,455$13,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,982-12,359

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in116.0 in
Length180.9 in203.9 in
Width70.7 in80.5 in
Height66.4 in74.4 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.5,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.451.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft394.2 ft3

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