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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: $38,925

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,941

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,338

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Model Year20182015
ModelForesterTerrain
Trim2.0XT TouringDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $35,490
Base Invoice $33,675 $33,716
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Rear bumper protector 98  
All-weather floor mats 81 300
Class II trailer hitch 619 450
Roof rack crossbars 181  
Cargo net 68  
Remote start 455  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Cargo Package   235
Navigation system   495
3.6L V6   1,900
AWD   1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Rear bumper protector 63  
All-weather floor mats 52 264
Class II trailer hitch 464 396
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Cargo net 44  
Remote start 341  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Cargo Package   207
Navigation system   436
3.6L V6   1,672
AWD   1,663
Options (change) 1,920 5,130
Options (change) 1,351 4,638
Destination 915 925
Total Price $38,925 $41,545
Total Invoice $35,941 $39,279

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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: $5,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,656
Model Year20182015
ModelForesterTerrain
Trim2.0XT TouringDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4301hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-19
Total Price$38,925$41,545
Adjustments for Features-2,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,415$41,545
Total Invoice$35,941$39,279
Adjustments for Features-2,3180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,623$39,279

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20182015
ModelForesterTerrain
Trim2.0XT TouringDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
HD radio$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,300$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3180

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,653 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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Option Package Details
GMC Terrain Denali

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Mud guards75No
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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