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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,339

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,724

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,018

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $43,530
Base Invoice $26,005 $39,744
Rear spoiler 353  
Cargo net 46 49
All-weather floor mats 55 200
Class II trailer hitch 295 699
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 87  
4-speed automatic 800  
Floor mats   225
AWD   1,460
Rear spoiler 230  
Cargo net 30 32
All-weather floor mats 33 120
Class II trailer hitch 192 480
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 56  
4-speed automatic 728  
Floor mats   140
AWD   1,333
Options (change) 1,819 2,633
Options (change) 1,388 2,105
Destination 625 900
Total Price $30,339 $47,063
Total Invoice $28,018 $42,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,989
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,888
Model Year20062016
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp H4270hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/55-19
Total Price$30,339$47,063
Adjustments for Features0-9,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,339$37,328
Total Invoice$28,018$42,749
Adjustments for Features0-8,843
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,018$33,906

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062016
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray $40
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Intercom $25
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,470$15,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,843

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062016
ModelForesterHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in109.8 in
Length176.6 in191.1 in
Width68.3 in75.8 in
Height65.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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