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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: $38,795

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,858

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelForesterAcadia
Trim2.0XT TouringSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $35,310
Base Invoice $33,675 $33,015
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Remote start 455  
Cargo net 68  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   2,245
Cargo cover   90
Visibility and Directions Package   1,890
Xenon HID headlights   500
Sunroof   1,400
AWD   2,000
Class III trailer hitch   425
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Remote start 341  
Cargo net 44  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   2,099
Cargo cover   75
Visibility and Directions Package   1,569
Xenon HID headlights   415
Sunroof   1,162
AWD   1,870
Class III trailer hitch   353
Options (change) 1,790 8,550
Options (change) 1,268 7,543
Destination 915 735
Total Price $38,795 $44,595
Total Invoice $35,858 $41,293

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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: $7,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,445
Model Year20182009
ModelForesterAcadia
Trim2.0XT TouringSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4288hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/65-18
Total Price$38,795$44,595
Adjustments for Features-2,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,620$44,595
Total Invoice$35,858$41,293
Adjustments for Features-2,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,848$41,293

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20182009
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 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,100$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0100

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,653 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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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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%
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 seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested92574%
Total Not Requested32526%
Visibility and Directions Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

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