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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: $33,482

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,233

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,913

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelForesterTerrain
Trim2.5 XT TouringSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $28,510
Base Invoice $27,992 $27,084
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Class II trailer hitch 468 350
Roof rack crossbars 195  
Cargo cover 166  
Cargo net 48  
Remote start 432  
MyLink / Intellilink   100
Cargo Package   235
235/55R18   250
Chrome and Technology Package   2,795
Sunroof   900
AWD   1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Class II trailer hitch 351 308
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Cargo cover 108  
Cargo net 31  
Remote start 324  
MyLink / Intellilink   88
Cargo Package   207
235/55R18   220
Chrome and Technology Package   2,460
Sunroof   792
AWD   1,663
Options (change) 2,812 6,380
Options (change) 2,146 5,738
Destination 775 825
Total Price $33,482 $35,715
Total Invoice $30,913 $33,647

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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: $2,293
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,789
Model Year20122012
ModelForesterTerrain
Trim2.5 XT TouringSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4264hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$33,482$35,715
Adjustments for Features-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,422$35,715
Total Invoice$30,913$33,647
Adjustments for Features-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,858$33,647

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20122012
ModelForesterTerrain
Trim2.5 XT TouringSLT
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
App support $0
HD radio$50 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
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
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 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Total Value of Features$5,335$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$60$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-550

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20122012
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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