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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: $34,118

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $13,627

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,418

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $13,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelForesterAcadiaAcadia
Trim2.5 XT TouringSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $39,060 $44,810
Base Invoice $27,992 $37,107 $42,570
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Navigation system 1,000 1,890 1,890
Bodyside moldings 240    
Wheel-lip moldings 453    
Cargo cover 166 140 140
Remote start 432    
Cargo net 48    
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Class II trailer hitch 468    
Technology Package   1,000  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   905  
Sunroof   1,400  
AWD   2,000 2,000
Class III trailer hitch   525  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Navigation system 888 1,663 1,663
Bodyside moldings 156    
Wheel-lip moldings 340    
Cargo cover 108 123 123
Remote start 324    
Cargo net 31    
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Class II trailer hitch 351    
Technology Package   880  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   859  
Sunroof   1,232  
AWD   1,900 1,900
Class III trailer hitch   462  
Options (change) 3,448 7,860 4,030
Options (change) 2,651 7,119 3,686
Destination 775 825 825
Total Price $34,118 $47,745 $49,665
Total Invoice $31,418 $45,051 $47,081

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,237
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,434
Model Year201220122012
ModelForesterAcadiaAcadia
Trim2.5 XT TouringSLTDenali
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)?, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/60-19255/55-20
Total Price$34,118$47,745$49,665
Adjustments for Features0-3,390-4,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,118$44,355$45,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$970
Total Invoice$31,418$45,051$47,081
Adjustments for Features0-3,199-4,114
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,418$41,852$42,967
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,115

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year201220122012
ModelForesterAcadiaAcadia
Trim2.5 XT TouringSLTDenali
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
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  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows  $200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cargo area audio controls $100$100
HD radio$50  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
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$5,535$8,925$9,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,390$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,199-4,114

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20122012
ModelForesterAcadia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in118.9 in
Length179.5 in200.7 in
Width70.1 in78.2 in
Height65.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
33.5 ft324.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.568.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft3116.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cargo area audio controls100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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