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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: $32,977

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,638

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,377

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterTerrain
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $28,510
Base Invoice $26,409 $27,084
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Bodyside moldings 238  
iPod integration 223  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Satellite radio 453  
Class II trailer hitch 468 350
Navigation system 1,800  
Cargo cover 166  
Cargo net 46  
Remote start 432  
Cargo Package   235
235/55R18   250
Chrome and Technology Package   2,795
Sunroof   900
AWD   1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Bodyside moldings 155  
iPod integration 145  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Satellite radio 340  
Class II trailer hitch 351 308
Navigation system 1,650  
Cargo cover 108  
Cargo net 30  
Remote start 324  
Cargo Package   207
235/55R18   220
Chrome and Technology Package   2,460
Sunroof   792
AWD   1,663
Options (change) 4,087 6,280
Options (change) 3,273 5,650
Destination 695 825
Total Price $32,977 $35,615
Total Invoice $30,377 $33,559

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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: $1,808
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,400
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterTerrain
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4264hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$32,977$35,615
Adjustments for Features0-830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,977$34,785
Total Invoice$30,377$33,559
Adjustments for Features0-782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,377$32,777

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterTerrain
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
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
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Total Value of Features$5,070$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-782

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterTerrain
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in112.5 in
Length179.5 in185.3 in
Width70.1 in72.8 in
Height65.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,188 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 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 crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested11570%
Total Not Requested5030%
Chrome and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/55R19 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
SD Card slot25No
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100		1000Yes
Total Requested160070%
Total Not Requested67530%

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