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Subaru Outback vs. GMC Acadia Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. GMC Acadia Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,137

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $9,703

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,407

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $9,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelOutbackAcadiaAcadia
Trim3.6RSLTDenali
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,295 $39,060 $44,810
Base Invoice $26,460 $37,107 $42,570
Navigation system 1,550 1,890 1,890
Limited Package 3,400    
Class II trailer hitch 353    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319    
Sunroof 1,445 1,400  
Class III trailer hitch   525  
Cargo cover   140 140
AWD   2,000 2,000
Navigation system 1,294 1,663 1,663
Limited Package 3,207    
Class II trailer hitch 229    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239    
Sunroof 1,203 1,232  
Class III trailer hitch   462  
Cargo cover   123 123
AWD   1,900 1,900
Options (change) 7,067 5,955 4,030
Options (change) 6,172 5,380 3,686
Destination 775 825 825
Total Price $36,137 $45,840 $49,665
Total Invoice $33,407 $43,312 $47,081

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,253
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,590
Model Year201220122012
ModelOutbackAcadiaAcadia
Trim3.6RSLTDenali
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/60-19255/55-20
Total Price$36,137$45,840$49,665
Adjustments for Features0-2,450-4,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,137$43,390$44,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425
Total Invoice$33,407$43,312$47,081
Adjustments for Features0-2,315-4,598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,407$40,997$42,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,486

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year201220122012
ModelOutbackAcadiaAcadia
Trim3.6RSLTDenali
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo tray$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows  $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cargo area audio controls  $100
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,015$7,465$9,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,450$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,315-4,598

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackAcadia
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in118.9 in
Length188.2 in200.7 in
Width71.7 in78.2 in
Height65.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.4,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft324.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.368.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft3116.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested262576%
Total Not Requested85024%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia Denali

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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