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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: $31,037

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,258

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,683

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelForesterTerrainTerrain
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $31,400 $37,600
Base Invoice $26,116 $29,830 $35,720
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Rear spoiler 353    
All-weather floor mats 55 200 200
Class II trailer hitch 299 450 450
Cargo tray 75    
Satellite radio 445    
Universal garage door opener 87    
Cargo Package   295 295
2.0L I4   1,845  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395
Roof rack crossbars   270 270
4WD   1,700 1,700
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
Preferred Package   1,250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
4-speed automatic 909    
Rear spoiler 230    
All-weather floor mats 33 182 182
Class II trailer hitch 195 410 410
Cargo tray 46    
Satellite radio 334    
Universal garage door opener 56    
Cargo Package   268 268
2.0L I4   1,679  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359
Roof rack crossbars   246 246
4WD   1,615 1,615
Panoramic sunroof   1,360 1,360
Preferred Package   1,138  
Options (change) 2,497 7,900 4,805
Options (change) 1,922 7,257 4,440
Destination 645 995 995
Total Price $31,037 $40,295 $43,400
Total Invoice $28,683 $38,082 $41,155

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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: $3,868
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,305
Model Year200820182018
ModelForesterTerrainTerrain
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4252hp I4252hp I4
TransmissionA4T9T9
DrivetrainAWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG21/26 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-19235/50-19
Total Price$31,037$40,295$43,400
Adjustments for Features0-5,390-7,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,037$34,905$35,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$830
Total Invoice$28,683$38,082$41,155
Adjustments for Features0-5,094-7,269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,683$32,988$33,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$898

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year200820182018
ModelForesterTerrainTerrain
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700  
4WD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
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
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350 $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display $0$0
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot $25$25
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 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,970$11,360$13,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,390$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,094-7,269

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20082018
ModelForesterTerrain
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in107.3 in
Length176.6 in182.3 in
Width68.3 in72.4 in
Height65.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,756 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft329.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Terrain SLT

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
260 lb-ft@2500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
260 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
235/50HR19 tires400No
Total Requested102572%
Total Not Requested40028%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested115092%

Option Package Details
GMC Terrain Denali

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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