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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: $38,003

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $737

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,911

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520162016
ModelForesterTerrainTerrain
Trim2.0XT TouringSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,095 $30,820 $34,175
Base Invoice $30,927 $29,279 $32,466
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895    
Rear bumper protector 95    
Engine-block heater 133 75 75
All-weather floor mats 72 150 150
Class II trailer hitch 634 365 365
Roof rack crossbars 199    
Cargo cover 182    
Cargo net 90    
Remote start 445    
Universal garage door opener 76    
Door sill trim plates 38    
Open Road Package   2,085  
3.6L V6   1,500 1,900
Driver Alert Package II   395  
Cargo Package   280 280
AWD   1,750 1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395
Navigation system     495
Sunroof     995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638    
Rear bumper protector 61    
Engine-block heater 86 66 66
All-weather floor mats 46 136 136
Class II trailer hitch 475 332 332
Roof rack crossbars 117    
Cargo cover 118    
Cargo net 58    
Remote start 333    
Universal garage door opener 49    
Door sill trim plates 24    
Open Road Package   1,897  
3.6L V6   1,365 1,729
Driver Alert Package II   359  
Cargo Package   255 255
AWD   1,663 1,663
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359
Navigation system     450
Sunroof     905
Options (change) 4,058 6,995 6,405
Options (change) 3,134 6,432 5,895
Destination 850 925 925
Total Price $38,003 $38,740 $41,505
Total Invoice $34,911 $36,636 $39,286

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,947
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,755
Model Year201520162016
ModelForesterTerrainTerrain
Trim2.0XT TouringSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-18235/55-19
Total Price$38,003$38,740$41,505
Adjustments for Features-2,2100-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,793$38,740$39,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,215
Total Invoice$34,911$36,636$39,286
Adjustments for Features-2,0300-1,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,881$36,636$37,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,183

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year201520162016
ModelForesterTerrainTerrain
Trim2.0XT TouringSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Terrain selector$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$250 
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
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
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,660$5,450$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,210$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0300-1,467

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20152016
ModelForesterTerrain
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.5 in
Length180.9 in185.5 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height66.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft363.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested122553%
Total Not Requested107547%

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 liftgate350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested195077%
Total Not Requested57523%
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%
Driver Alert Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested400100%
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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