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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: $34,657

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,423

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,774

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelForesterTerrainTerrain
Trim2.5 XT TouringSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $29,355 $34,995
Base Invoice $28,084 $27,887 $33,245
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Bodyside moldings 240    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Class II trailer hitch 468 350 350
Roof rack crossbars 195    
Cargo cover 166    
Cargo net 48    
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Navigation system 1,600 795 795
Remote start 432    
All-weather floor mats 69    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Cargo Package   235 235
Mud guards   300 300
3.6L V6   1,500 1,500
Sunroof   900  
AWD   1,750 1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Bodyside moldings 156    
Rear bumper protector 51    
Class II trailer hitch 351 308 308
Roof rack crossbars 117    
Cargo cover 108    
Cargo net 31    
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Navigation system 1,335 700 700
Remote start 324    
All-weather floor mats 39    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Cargo Package   207 207
Mud guards   264 264
3.6L V6   1,320 1,320
Sunroof   792  
AWD   1,663 1,663
Options (change) 3,937 5,830 4,930
Options (change) 2,965 5,254 4,462
Destination 725 895 895
Total Price $34,657 $36,080 $40,820
Total Invoice $31,774 $34,036 $38,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,983
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,775
Model Year201120132013
ModelForesterTerrainTerrain
Trim2.5 XT TouringSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/65-17235/55-19
Total Price$34,657$36,080$40,820
Adjustments for Features-5600-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,097$36,080$37,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,540
Total Invoice$31,774$34,036$38,602
Adjustments for Features-5130-3,026
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,261$34,036$35,576
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,540

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year201120132013
ModelForesterTerrainTerrain
Trim2.5 XT TouringSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio$50  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
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
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
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
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50  
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$5,760$5,200$8,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$560$0$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-5130-3,026

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20112013
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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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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
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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