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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: $16,112

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,418

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $16,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelForesterAcadia
Trim2.5 XT TouringDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $45,415
Base Invoice $27,992 $43,128
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Cargo cover 166  
Cargo area partition net 48  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Remote start 432  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Cargo Package   315
Cargo tray   125
Sunroof   1,400
4WD   2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Cargo cover 108  
Cargo area partition net 31  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Remote start 324  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Cargo Package   287
Cargo tray   114
Sunroof   1,274
4WD   1,900
Options (change) 3,448 3,840
Options (change) 2,651 3,575
Destination 775 975
Total Price $34,118 $50,230
Total Invoice $31,418 $47,678

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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: $8,642
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,170
Model Year20122018
ModelForesterAcadia
Trim2.5 XT TouringDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4310hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-20
Total Price$34,118$50,230
Adjustments for Features0-7,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,118$42,760
Total Invoice$31,418$47,678
Adjustments for Features0-7,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,418$40,588

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20122018
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 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Towing camera $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,595$13,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,090

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20122018
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
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 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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