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GMC Terrain vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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GMC Terrain vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,557

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,948

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,789

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelTerrainTerrainForester
TrimSLTDenali2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,400 $37,600 $28,195
Base Invoice $29,830 $35,720 $26,409
2.0L I4 1,845    
Cargo Package 295 295  
Infotainment Package II 1,180    
Preferred Package 1,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395  
All-weather floor mats 200 200 69
Class II trailer hitch 450 450 468
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Bodyside moldings     238
iPod integration     223
Cargo area partition net     46
Cargo tray     75
Universal garage door opener     82
Cargo cover     166
Remote start     432
Wheel-lip moldings     432
Satellite radio     453
Navigation system     1,800
2.0L I4 1,679    
Cargo Package 268 268  
Infotainment Package II 1,074    
Preferred Package 1,138    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359  
All-weather floor mats 182 182 39
Class II trailer hitch 410 410 351
Panoramic sunroof 1,360 1,360  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Bodyside moldings     155
iPod integration     145
Cargo area partition net     30
Cargo tray     46
Universal garage door opener     54
Cargo cover     108
Remote start     324
Wheel-lip moldings     324
Satellite radio     340
Navigation system     1,650
Options (change) 7,110 2,835 4,667
Options (change) 6,470 2,579 3,685
Destination 995 995 695
Total Price $39,505 $41,430 $33,557
Total Invoice $37,295 $39,294 $30,789

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,398
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,099
Model Year201820182009
ModelTerrainTerrainForester
TrimSLTDenali2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4252hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT9T9T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG22/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19235/50-19225/55-17
Total Price$39,505$41,430$33,557
Adjustments for Features-2,550-4,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,955$37,330$33,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$375$0
Total Invoice$37,295$39,294$30,789
Adjustments for Features-2,407-3,8890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,888$35,405$30,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$517$0

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Features Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182009
ModelTerrainTerrainForester
TrimSLTDenali2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$7,820$9,370$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,550$4,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,407-3,8890

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
ModelTerrainForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.3 in103.0 in
Length182.3 in179.5 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height65.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,563 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Terrain SLT

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested115092%

Option Package Details
GMC Terrain Denali

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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