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Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,938

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,717

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,625

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelForesterTerrain
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $28,100
Base Invoice $26,116 $26,695
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Rear spoiler 353  
Satellite radio 445  
Rear bumper protector 72  
Class II trailer hitch 299 350
Cargo net 46  
Cargo Package   245
3.0L V6   1,500
Sunroof   900
AWD   1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
4-speed automatic 909  
Rear spoiler 230  
Satellite radio 334  
Rear bumper protector 47  
Class II trailer hitch 195 308
Cargo net 30  
Cargo Package   216
3.0L V6   1,320
Sunroof   792
AWD   1,663
Options (change) 2,398 4,745
Options (change) 1,864 4,299
Destination 645 810
Total Price $30,938 $33,655
Total Invoice $28,625 $31,804

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,112
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,662
Model Year20082011
ModelForesterTerrain
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4264hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/60-18
Total Price$30,938$33,655
Adjustments for Features0-1,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,938$32,050
Total Invoice$28,625$31,804
Adjustments for Features0-1,517
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,625$30,287

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20082011
ModelForesterTerrain
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,670$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,517

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20082011
ModelForesterTerrain
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in112.5 in
Length176.6 in185.3 in
Width68.3 in72.8 in
Height65.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,188 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft363.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
GMC Terrain SLT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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