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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: $31,080

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $50,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,714

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $47,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelForesterEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $77,045 $81,545 $89,350
Base Invoice $26,116 $72,037 $76,245 $83,542
4-speed automatic 1,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Class II trailer hitch 299      
Rear bumper protector 72      
Rear spoiler 353      
Universal garage door opener 87      
Cargo net 46      
Satellite radio 445      
All-weather floor mats 55 225 225 225
Metallic paint (extra cost)   495 495 495
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135 135 135
Cargo cover   195 195 195
Sunroof   0 0 0
4WD w/low range   2,600 2,600 2,600
4-speed automatic 909      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Class II trailer hitch 195      
Rear bumper protector 47      
Rear spoiler 230      
Universal garage door opener 56      
Cargo net 30      
Satellite radio 334      
All-weather floor mats 33 198 198 198
Metallic paint (extra cost)   436 436 436
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   119 119 119
Cargo cover   172 172 172
Sunroof   0 0 0
4WD w/low range   2,431 2,431 2,431
Options (change) 2,540 3,650 3,650 3,650
Options (change) 1,953 3,356 3,356 3,356
Destination 645 995 995 995
Total Price $31,080 $81,690 $86,190 $93,995
Total Invoice $28,714 $76,388 $80,596 $87,893

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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: $36,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,438
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelForesterEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionA4T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 16?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$31,080$81,690$86,190$93,995
Adjustments for Features0-14,155-16,530-19,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,080$67,535$69,660$74,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,125$6,780
Total Invoice$28,714$76,388$80,596$87,893
Adjustments for Features0-13,236-15,457-18,402
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,714$63,152$65,139$69,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,987$6,339

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelForesterEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700   
4WD w/low range $2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Refrigerated storage compartment   $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter$0   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop$100   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Running boards $350$350$350
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Rear seat audio controls $25  
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Cornering lights  $50$50
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$5,395$19,550$21,925$25,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,155$16,530$19,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,236-15,457-18,402

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20082016
ModelForesterEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in116.0 in
Length176.6 in203.9 in
Width68.3 in80.5 in
Height65.0 in74.4 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.5,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 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		32.0 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		32.051.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft394.2 ft3

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