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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: $32,774

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $15,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202016
ModelForesterAcadia
TrimPremiumSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,395 $41,020
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Cargo cover 172 140
All-weather floor mats 81 150
Roof rack crossbars 181 210
Power liftgate 450  
Eyesight Package 1,695  
Remote start 455  
Cargo net 68  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Blind Zone Alert Package   825
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
AWD   2,000
Open Road Package   2,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Cargo cover 111 127
All-weather floor mats 52 136
Roof rack crossbars 117 191
Power liftgate 413  
Eyesight Package 1,412  
Remote start 341  
Cargo net 44  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Blind Zone Alert Package   751
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
AWD   1,900
Open Road Package   2,002
Options (change) 4,369 5,920
Options (change) 3,373 5,466
Destination 1,010 925
Total Price $32,774 $47,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,591
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,660
Model Year20202016
ModelForesterAcadia
TrimPremiumSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4281hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/60-19
Total Price$32,774$47,865
Adjustments for Features0-3,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,774$44,365

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20202016
ModelForesterAcadia
TrimPremiumSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$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
Trailer sway control $25
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
HD radio$50 
Navigation system $600
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$6,125$9,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,317

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20202016
ModelForesterAcadia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in118.9 in
Length182.1 in200.8 in
Width71.5 in78.9 in
Height67.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.4,850 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.8 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 ft324.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.470.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft3116.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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 warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested117553%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind Zone Alert Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested37558%
Total Not Requested27542%
Open Road Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested130049%
Total Not Requested135051%

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