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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: $33,482

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,203

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,743

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
ModelForesterAcadiaAcadia
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $39,780 $45,945
Base Invoice $26,409 $37,791 $43,648
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Bodyside moldings 238    
Satellite radio 453    
Wheel-lip moldings 432    
Cargo cover 166 140 140
All-weather floor mats 69 150 150
Remote start 432    
Cargo net 46    
Universal garage door opener 82    
Navigation system 1,800 795 795
Class II trailer hitch 468    
iPod integration 223    
Sunroof   1,400  
AWD   2,000 2,000
Class III trailer hitch   525  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Bodyside moldings 155    
Satellite radio 340    
Wheel-lip moldings 324    
Cargo cover 108 123 123
All-weather floor mats 39 132 132
Remote start 324    
Cargo net 30    
Universal garage door opener 54    
Navigation system 1,650 700 700
Class II trailer hitch 351    
iPod integration 145    
Sunroof   1,232  
AWD   1,900 1,900
Class III trailer hitch   462  
Options (change) 4,592 5,010 3,085
Options (change) 3,639 4,549 2,855
Destination 695 895 895
Total Price $33,482 $45,685 $49,925
Total Invoice $30,743 $43,235 $47,398

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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: $8,573
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,057
Model Year200920132013
ModelForesterAcadiaAcadia
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/60-19255/55-20
Total Price$33,482$45,685$49,925
Adjustments for Features0-3,630-6,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,482$42,055$43,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,515
Total Invoice$30,743$43,235$47,398
Adjustments for Features0-3,435-6,033
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,743$39,800$41,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,565

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year200920132013
ModelForesterAcadiaAcadia
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
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  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows  $200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cargo area audio controls  $100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
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
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
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, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,795$9,425$12,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,630$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,435-6,033

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20092013
ModelForesterAcadia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in118.9 in
Length179.5 in200.8 in
Width70.1 in78.9 in
Height65.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,850 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.8 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
33.5 ft324.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.570.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft3116.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested375100%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia Denali

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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