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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: $35,966

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,964

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,194

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelForesterAcadiaAcadia
Trim2.0XT TouringSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,095 $39,060 $44,810
Base Invoice $30,927 $37,107 $42,570
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Door sill trim plates 38    
Engine-block heater 133 75 75
Cargo cover 182 140 140
Remote start 445    
Cargo net 90    
Universal garage door opener 76    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224    
Class II trailer hitch 634    
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 129    
Door sill trim plates 24    
Engine-block heater 86 66 66
Cargo cover 118 123 123
Remote start 333    
Cargo net 58    
Universal garage door opener 49    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145    
Class II trailer hitch 475    
Technology Package   880  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   859  
Sunroof   1,232  
AWD   1,900 1,900
Class III trailer hitch   462  
Options (change) 2,021 6,045 2,215
Options (change) 1,417 5,522 2,089
Destination 850 825 825
Total Price $35,966 $45,930 $47,850
Total Invoice $33,194 $43,454 $45,484

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,699
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,117
Model Year201520122012
ModelForesterAcadiaAcadia
Trim2.0XT TouringSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/60-19255/55-20
Total Price$35,966$45,930$47,850
Adjustments for Features0-2,265-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,966$43,665$44,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$970
Total Invoice$33,194$43,454$45,484
Adjustments for Features0-2,143-3,056
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,194$41,311$42,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,117

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year201520122012
ModelForesterAcadiaAcadia
Trim2.0XT TouringSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector$200  
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$250 
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows  $200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cargo area audio controls $100$100
HD radio$50  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
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$100 
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
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,635$8,900$9,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,265$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,143-3,056

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20152012
ModelForesterAcadia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in118.9 in
Length180.9 in200.7 in
Width70.7 in78.2 in
Height66.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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		34.4 ft324.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		34.468.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft3116.9 ft3

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

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%
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 mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested7515%
Total Not Requested42585%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia Denali

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

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