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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: $30,979

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $35,111

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,651

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $32,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelForesterEscaladeEscalade
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBasePlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $61,595 $80,725
Base Invoice $26,116 $56,975 $74,671
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Class II trailer hitch 299    
Universal garage door opener 87    
Satellite radio 445    
Rear bumper protector 72    
Rear spoiler 353    
Sunroof   995  
AWD   2,550 2,500
4-speed automatic 909    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Class II trailer hitch 195    
Universal garage door opener 56    
Satellite radio 334    
Rear bumper protector 47    
Rear spoiler 230    
Sunroof   826  
AWD   2,358 2,312
Options (change) 2,439 3,545 2,500
Options (change) 1,890 3,184 2,312
Destination 645 950 950
Total Price $30,979 $66,090 $84,175
Total Invoice $28,651 $61,109 $77,933

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,966
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,927
Model Year200820092009
ModelForesterEscaladeEscalade
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBasePlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG12/18 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17265/65-18285/45-22
Total Price$30,979$66,090$84,175
Adjustments for Features0-8,145-12,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,979$57,945$71,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,625
Total Invoice$28,651$61,109$77,933
Adjustments for Features0-7,531-11,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,651$53,578$66,263
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,685

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year200820092009
ModelForesterEscaladeEscalade
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBasePlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Front side airbags$350  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
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  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Power-deployable running boards  $750
Running boards $350 
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Navigation system $600$600
Rear seat audio controls $25 
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
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  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Removable third row seats $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,745$13,890$18,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,145$12,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,531-11,670

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20082009
ModelForesterEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in116.0 in
Length176.6 in202.5 in
Width68.3 in79.0 in
Height65.0 in75.9 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.5,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.060.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft3108.9 ft3

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