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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: $33,534

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,381

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,780

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelForesterAcadiaAcadiaAcadia
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLTSLT All TerrainDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $38,460 $43,755 $45,415
Base Invoice $26,409 $36,537 $41,479 $43,128
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Bodyside moldings 238      
iPod integration 223      
Satellite radio 453      
Wheel-lip moldings 432      
Cargo tray 75 125   125
Cargo cover 166      
Cargo area partition net 46      
Remote start 432      
Universal garage door opener 82      
Navigation system 1,800 495 495  
Cargo net 46      
Class II trailer hitch 468      
Cargo Package   315   315
Trailering Package   650 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395    
Sunroof   1,400 1,400 1,400
3.6L V6   1,095    
4WD   2,005   2,000
All Terrain Cargo Package     350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Bodyside moldings 155      
iPod integration 145      
Satellite radio 340      
Wheel-lip moldings 324      
Cargo tray 46 114   114
Cargo cover 108      
Cargo area partition net 30      
Remote start 324      
Universal garage door opener 54      
Navigation system 1,650 450 450  
Cargo net 30      
Class II trailer hitch 351      
Cargo Package   287   287
Trailering Package   592 592  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359    
Sunroof   1,274 1,284 1,274
3.6L V6   996    
4WD   1,950   1,900
All Terrain Cargo Package     318  
Options (change) 4,644 6,480 2,895 3,840
Options (change) 3,676 6,022 2,644 3,575
Destination 695 975 975 975
Total Price $33,534 $45,915 $47,625 $50,230
Total Invoice $30,780 $43,534 $45,098 $47,678

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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: $7,176
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,819
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelForesterAcadiaAcadiaAcadia
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLTSLT All TerrainDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/65-18235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$33,534$45,915$47,625$50,230
Adjustments for Features0-5,205-4,490-8,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,534$40,710$43,135$41,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,425$915
Total Invoice$30,780$43,534$45,098$47,678
Adjustments for Features0-4,935-4,252-8,168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,780$38,599$40,846$39,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,247$911

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelForesterAcadiaAcadiaAcadia
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLTSLT All TerrainDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700   
4WD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150$150
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350 $350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500 $500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50 
Cargo mat $40 $40
Cargo net$40 $40 
Cargo organizer  $100 
Cargo tray$40$40 $40
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Towing camera $50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250
Rear HVAC unit $400 $400
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Hood scoop$100   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
iPod integration$100   
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
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$100
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0$0
Floor mats, third row (optional)   $0
Foldaway tray table, second row$75   
Folding third row seats $600 $600
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75 $75
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125 $125
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$5,950$11,155$10,440$14,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,205$4,490$8,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,935-4,252-8,168

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20092018
ModelForesterAcadia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in112.5 in
Length179.5 in193.6 in
Width70.1 in75.4 in
Height65.9 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 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
33.5 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.541.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft379.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Trailering Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Towing camera50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT All Terrain

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
All Terrain Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested15576%
Total Not Requested5024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Trailering Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Towing camera50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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%

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