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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: $32,567

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $9,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202009
ModelForesterAcadia
TrimPremiumSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,395 $35,310
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Cargo cover 172 90
Remote start 455  
Cargo net 68  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Power liftgate 450  
Eyesight Package 1,695  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   2,245
Sunroof   1,400
AWD   2,000
Class III trailer hitch   425
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Cargo cover 111 75
Remote start 341  
Cargo net 44  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Power liftgate 413  
Eyesight Package 1,412  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   2,099
Sunroof   1,162
AWD   1,870
Class III trailer hitch   353
Options (change) 4,162 6,160
Options (change) 3,239 5,559
Destination 1,010 735
Total Price $32,567 $42,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,863
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,407
Model Year20202009
ModelForesterAcadia
TrimPremiumSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4288hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/65-18
Total Price$32,567$42,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,567$40,430

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20202009
ModelForesterAcadia
TrimPremiumSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
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
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
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$7,400$9,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,653

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20202009
ModelForesterAcadia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in118.9 in
Length182.1 in200.7 in
Width71.5 in78.2 in
Height67.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.4,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in61.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 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		35.4 ft319.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		35.469.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		76.1 ft3117.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested187584%

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 outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested72558%
Total Not Requested52542%

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