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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: $33,844

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $39,226

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,219

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $37,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201120112011
ModelForesterEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
Trim2.5 XT TouringLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $68,575 $70,965 $82,585
Base Invoice $28,084 $64,171 $66,406 $77,216
Navigation system 1,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185      
Roof rack crossbars 195      
Class II trailer hitch 468      
Universal garage door opener 93      
Remote start 432      
Obstacle detection, rear 363      
Bodyside moldings 240      
Rear bumper protector 78      
Sunroof   995 995  
AWD   2,550 2,550 2,500
Navigation system 888      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120      
Roof rack crossbars 117      
Class II trailer hitch 351      
Universal garage door opener 61      
Remote start 324      
Obstacle detection, rear 272      
Bodyside moldings 156      
Rear bumper protector 51      
Sunroof   876 876  
AWD   2,385 2,384 2,338
Options (change) 3,054 3,545 3,545 2,500
Options (change) 2,340 3,261 3,260 2,338
Destination 795 950 950 950
Total Price $33,844 $73,070 $75,460 $86,035
Total Invoice $31,219 $68,382 $70,616 $80,504

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,596
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,958
Model Year2013201120112011
ModelForesterEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
Trim2.5 XT TouringLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$33,844$73,070$75,460$86,035
Adjustments for Features0-6,630-8,005-10,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,844$66,440$67,455$75,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,015$9,355
Total Invoice$31,219$68,382$70,616$80,504
Adjustments for Features0-6,205-7,491-9,582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,219$62,177$63,125$70,922
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$948$8,745

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2013201120112011
ModelForesterEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
Trim2.5 XT TouringLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
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   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
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   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100   
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750
Running boards $350  
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
HD radio$50   
Rear seat audio controls $25  
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75   
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75   
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Removable third row seats $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850$850$850
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$6,685$13,315$14,690$16,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,630$8,005$10,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,205-7,491-9,582

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20132011
ModelForesterEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in116.0 in
Length169.5 in202.5 in
Width70.1 in79.0 in
Height65.9 in75.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.5,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
33.5 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.560.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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