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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: $8,472

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,418

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelForesterAcadia
Trim2.5 XT TouringSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $35,310
Base Invoice $27,992 $33,015
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Cargo cover 166 90
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Remote start 432  
Cargo net 48  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Visibility and Directions Package   1,890
Xenon HID headlights   500
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   2,240
Sunroof   1,400
Class III trailer hitch   425
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Cargo cover 108 75
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Remote start 324  
Cargo net 31  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Visibility and Directions Package   1,569
Xenon HID headlights   415
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   2,094
Sunroof   1,162
Class III trailer hitch   353
Options (change) 3,448 6,545
Options (change) 2,651 5,668
Destination 775 735
Total Price $34,118 $42,590
Total Invoice $31,418 $39,418

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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: $7,207
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,829
Model Year20122009
ModelForesterAcadia
Trim2.5 XT TouringSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4288hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/65-18
Total Price$34,118$42,590
Adjustments for Features0-1,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,118$41,325
Total Invoice$31,418$39,418
Adjustments for Features0-1,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,418$38,247

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20122009
ModelForesterAcadia
Trim2.5 XT TouringSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $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
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,410$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,171

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20122009
ModelForesterAcadia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in118.9 in
Length179.5 in200.7 in
Width70.1 in78.2 in
Height65.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,722 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 ft319.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		33.569.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft3117.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia specs.

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%
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%
Visibility and Directions Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested30024%
Total Not Requested95076%

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