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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: $34,381

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $17,329

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,569

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $17,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelForesterAcadia
Trim2.5 XT TouringDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $47,890
Base Invoice $27,992 $45,496
Rugged Package 887  
Navigation system 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Remote start 432  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Cargo cover 166 140
All-weather floor mats 69 150
Cargo net 48  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Roof rack crossbars   210
AWD   2,000
Rugged Package 608  
Navigation system 888  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Remote start 324  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Cargo cover 108 127
All-weather floor mats 39 136
Cargo net 31  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Roof rack crossbars   191
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 3,711 2,895
Options (change) 2,802 2,713
Destination 775 925
Total Price $34,381 $51,710
Total Invoice $31,569 $49,134

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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: $11,679
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,196
Model Year20122016
ModelForesterAcadia
Trim2.5 XT TouringDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4288hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/55-20
Total Price$34,381$51,710
Adjustments for Features0-5,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,381$46,060
Total Invoice$31,569$49,134
Adjustments for Features0-5,369
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,569$43,765

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20122016
ModelForesterAcadia
Trim2.5 XT TouringDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
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 $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Cargo area audio controls $100
HD radio$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$5,300$10,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,369

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20122016
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%
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 Denali

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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