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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: $3,613

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,774

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,437

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelForesterTerrainTerrain
Trim2.5 XT TouringSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $30,820 $34,175
Base Invoice $28,084 $29,279 $32,466
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Bodyside moldings 240    
Rear bumper protector 78    
All-weather floor mats 69 150 150
Class II trailer hitch 468 365 365
Roof rack crossbars 195    
Cargo cover 166    
Cargo net 48    
Navigation system 1,600   495
Remote start 432    
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Open Road Package   2,085  
3.6L V6   1,500 1,900
Cargo Package   280 280
AWD   1,750 1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395
Sunroof     995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Bodyside moldings 156    
Rear bumper protector 51    
All-weather floor mats 39 136 136
Class II trailer hitch 351 332 332
Roof rack crossbars 117    
Cargo cover 108    
Cargo net 31    
Navigation system 1,335   450
Remote start 324    
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Open Road Package   1,897  
3.6L V6   1,365 1,729
Cargo Package   255 255
AWD   1,663 1,663
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359
Sunroof     905
Options (change) 3,937 6,525 6,330
Options (change) 2,965 6,007 5,829
Destination 725 925 925
Total Price $34,657 $38,270 $41,430
Total Invoice $31,774 $36,211 $39,220

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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: $3,423
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,257
Model Year201120162016
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)225/55-17235/55-18235/55-19
Total Price$34,657$38,270$41,430
Adjustments for Features0-190-2,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,657$38,080$39,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,210
Total Invoice$31,774$36,211$39,220
Adjustments for Features0-180-2,026
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,774$36,031$37,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,163

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year201120162016
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$350
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $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 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,360$5,550$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$190$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-180-2,026

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20112016
ModelForesterTerrain
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in112.5 in
Length179.5 in185.5 in
Width70.1 in72.8 in
Height65.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,151 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

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Open Road Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested185073%
Total Not Requested67527%
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%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
GMC Terrain Denali

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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