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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: $37,081

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,699

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,147

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,639

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Model Year20162009
ModelForesterAcadia
Trim2.0XT TouringSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $35,310
Base Invoice $31,569 $33,015
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Engine-block heater 133 75
Cargo cover 182 90
Remote start 445  
Cargo net 90  
Universal garage door opener 76  
AC power outlet 415  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Class II trailer hitch 634  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   2,245
Xenon HID headlights   500
Sunroof   1,400
AWD   2,000
Class III trailer hitch   425
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Engine-block heater 86 62
Cargo cover 118 75
Remote start 333  
Cargo net 58  
Universal garage door opener 49  
AC power outlet 311  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Class II trailer hitch 475  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   2,099
Xenon HID headlights   415
Sunroof   1,162
AWD   1,870
Class III trailer hitch   353
Options (change) 2,436 6,735
Options (change) 1,728 6,036
Destination 850 735
Total Price $37,081 $42,780
Total Invoice $34,147 $39,786

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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: $4,394
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,425
Model Year20162009
ModelForesterAcadia
Trim2.0XT TouringSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4288hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/65-18
Total Price$37,081$42,780
Adjustments for Features0-1,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,081$41,475
Total Invoice$34,147$39,786
Adjustments for Features0-1,214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,147$38,572

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20162009
ModelForesterAcadia
Trim2.0XT TouringSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
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 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,395$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,214

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20162009
ModelForesterAcadia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in118.9 in
Length180.9 in200.7 in
Width70.7 in78.2 in
Height66.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,936 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 ft319.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.469.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft3117.0 ft3

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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%
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 liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested82566%
Total Not Requested42534%

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