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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: $12,013

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,604

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelForesterAcadiaAcadia
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $38,185 $43,220
Base Invoice $26,116 $36,275 $41,059
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 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 1,900
Class III trailer hitch   462  
Options (change) 2,367 3,925 2,000
Options (change) 1,843 3,594 1,900
Destination 645 810 810
Total Price $30,907 $42,920 $46,030
Total Invoice $28,604 $40,679 $43,769

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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: $7,933
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,208
Model Year200820112011
ModelForesterAcadiaAcadia
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/60-19255/55-20
Total Price$30,907$42,920$46,030
Adjustments for Features0-4,080-6,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,907$38,840$39,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$710
Total Invoice$28,604$40,679$43,769
Adjustments for Features0-3,867-6,162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,604$36,812$37,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$795

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year200820112011
ModelForesterAcadiaAcadia
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows  $200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cargo area audio controls  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$6,370$10,450$12,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,080$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,867-6,162

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20082011
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.4,870 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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