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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: $31,080

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,714

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelForesterTerrainTerrain
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $29,515 $35,155
Base Invoice $26,116 $28,039 $33,397
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Rear bumper protector 72    
Rear spoiler 353    
Satellite radio 445    
Class II trailer hitch 299 350 350
Cargo net 46    
All-weather floor mats 55    
Universal garage door opener 87    
Cargo Package   235 235
Mud guards   300 300
3.6L V6   1,500 1,900
Sunroof   995  
AWD   1,750 1,750
4-speed automatic 909    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Rear bumper protector 47    
Rear spoiler 230    
Satellite radio 334    
Class II trailer hitch 195 308 308
Cargo net 30    
All-weather floor mats 33    
Universal garage door opener 56    
Cargo Package   207 207
Mud guards   264 264
3.6L V6   1,320 1,672
Sunroof   876  
AWD   1,663 1,663
Options (change) 2,540 5,130 4,535
Options (change) 1,953 4,638 4,114
Destination 645 925 925
Total Price $31,080 $35,570 $40,615
Total Invoice $28,714 $33,602 $38,436

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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: $2,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,348
Model Year200820142014
ModelForesterTerrainTerrain
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/65-17235/55-19
Total Price$31,080$35,570$40,615
Adjustments for Features0-1,630-4,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,080$33,940$35,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,845
Total Invoice$28,714$33,602$38,436
Adjustments for Features0-1,540-4,571
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,714$32,062$33,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,803

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year200820142014
ModelForesterTerrainTerrain
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$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  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,920$7,550$10,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,630$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,540-4,571

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20082014
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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Option Package Details
GMC Terrain SLT

Mud guards
FeatureValueRequested?
Mud guards75No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
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%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
GMC Terrain Denali

Mud guards
FeatureValueRequested?
Mud guards75No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
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%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
235/55R19 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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