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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: $30,907

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,878

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,604

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelForesterAcadia
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $38,085
Base Invoice $26,116 $36,181
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353  
Satellite radio 445  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Class II trailer hitch 299  
Sunroof   1,400
AWD   2,000
Class III trailer hitch   525
4-speed automatic 909  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230  
Satellite radio 334  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Class II trailer hitch 195  
Sunroof   1,232
AWD   1,900
Class III trailer hitch   462
Options (change) 2,367 3,925
Options (change) 1,843 3,594
Destination 645 775
Total Price $30,907 $42,785
Total Invoice $28,604 $40,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,798
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,079
Model Year20082010
ModelForesterAcadia
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4288hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/60-19
Total Price$30,907$42,785
Adjustments for Features0-4,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,907$38,705
Total Invoice$28,604$40,550
Adjustments for Features0-3,867
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,604$36,683

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20082010
ModelForesterAcadia
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,120$10,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,867

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20082010
ModelForesterAcadia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in118.9 in
Length176.6 in200.7 in
Width68.3 in78.2 in
Height65.0 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in61.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in57.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft324.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.068.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft3116.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested375100%

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