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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: $36,960

GMC Terrain SLT   
Difference: $1,782

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,935

GMC Terrain SLT   
Difference: $711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelForesterTerrain
Trim2.0XT TouringSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,295 $28,510
Base Invoice $32,028 $27,084
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Engine-block heater 133 100
Class II trailer hitch 634 350
Roof rack crossbars 199  
Cargo cover 182  
Cargo net 90  
Remote start 445  
MyLink / Intellilink   100
Cargo Package   235
Forward collision warning   295
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   2,750
Chrome and Technology Package   2,045
AWD   1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,366  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Engine-block heater 86 88
Class II trailer hitch 475 308
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Cargo cover 118  
Cargo net 58  
Remote start 333  
MyLink / Intellilink   88
Cargo Package   207
Forward collision warning   260
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   2,612
Chrome and Technology Package   1,800
AWD   1,663
Options (change) 3,572 7,625
Options (change) 2,743 7,026
Destination 875 825
Total Price $38,742 $36,960
Total Invoice $35,646 $34,935

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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: $2,293
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,038
Model Year20172012
ModelForesterTerrain
Trim2.0XT TouringSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4264hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$38,742$36,960
Adjustments for Features-4,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,667$36,960
Total Invoice$35,646$34,935
Adjustments for Features-3,7490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,897$34,935

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20172012
ModelForesterTerrain
Trim2.0XT TouringSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$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 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,025$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7490

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20172012
ModelForesterTerrain
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.5 in
Length180.9 in185.3 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height66.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,188 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested135049%
Total Not Requested142551%

Option Package Details
GMC Terrain SLT

Forward collision warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 support0Yes
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%
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
235/55R18 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested170072%
Total Not Requested65028%
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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