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Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,792

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $12,833

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,856

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $13,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelForesterAcadia
Trim2.0XT TouringDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $45,415
Base Invoice $33,675 $43,128
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Cargo area partition net 65  
Remote start 455  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Cargo Package   315
Technology Package   1,395
Cargo tray   125
Sunroof   1,400
4WD   2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Cargo area partition net 42  
Remote start 341  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Cargo Package   287
Technology Package   1,269
Cargo tray   114
Sunroof   1,274
4WD   1,900
Options (change) 1,787 5,235
Options (change) 1,266 4,844
Destination 915 975
Total Price $38,792 $51,625
Total Invoice $35,856 $48,947

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,303
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,744
Model Year20182018
ModelForesterAcadia
Trim2.0XT TouringDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4310hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-20
Total Price$38,792$51,625
Adjustments for Features0-3,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,792$48,095
Total Invoice$35,856$48,947
Adjustments for Features0-3,347
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,856$45,600

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterAcadia
Trim2.0XT TouringDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Backup collision intervention$150 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Following distance indicator $25
Hill descent control$250 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Towing camera $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,735$12,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,347

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterAcadia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.5 in
Length180.9 in193.6 in
Width70.7 in75.4 in
Height66.4 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.4,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.441.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft379.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Acadia Denali

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

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