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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: $25,326

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $6,324

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,551

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $4,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072007
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 XBaseSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,195 $24,880 $28,115 $30,810
Base Invoice $20,015 $22,141 $25,022 $27,421
Premium Package 2,500      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Cargo net 46 49 49 49
Rear spoiler 353      
Class II trailer hitch 295 390 390 390
Universal garage door opener 87      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Extra Value Package V6   1,015    
Cold Weather Package   60 60  
AWD w/ third-row seat   3,310    
Floor mats   106 106 106
Heated front seats   440   440
Leather Package   2,285    
JBL 8 speakers   475    
Extra Value Package     815 960
AWD     1,470 1,400
Premium Package 2,256      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Cargo net 30 34 34 34
Rear spoiler 230      
Class II trailer hitch 192 280 280 280
Universal garage door opener 56      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Extra Value Package V6   914    
Cold Weather Package   48 48  
AWD w/ third-row seat   2,946    
Floor mats   66 66 66
Heated front seats   352   352
Leather Package   1,828    
JBL 8 speakers   356    
Extra Value Package     734 864
AWD     1,308 1,246
Options (change) 3,506 8,130 2,890 3,345
Options (change) 2,911 6,824 2,470 2,842
Destination 625 645 645 645
Total Price $25,326 $33,655 $31,650 $34,800
Total Invoice $23,551 $29,610 $28,137 $30,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,274
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,371
Model Year2007200720072007
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 XBaseSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6
TransmissionM5A5A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 8?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$25,326$33,655$31,650$34,800
Adjustments for Features0-3,055-880-3,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,326$30,600$30,770$30,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170$245
Total Invoice$23,551$29,610$28,137$30,908
Adjustments for Features0-2,688-782-3,513
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,551$26,922$27,355$27,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$433$473

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2007200720072007
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 XBaseSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  $200
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 $150
Rear heater $150 $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50   
Cassette player $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display$50  $50
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600 $600
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125 $125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,045$8,100$5,925$9,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,055$880$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,688-782-3,513

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20072007
ModelForesterHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in106.9 in
Length176.6 in184.6 in
Width68.3 in71.9 in
Height65.0 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,165 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.039.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested165047%
Total Not Requested187553%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Extra Value Package V6
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Mud guards75No
Sunroof900Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested197579%
Total Not Requested53021%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD w/ third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed automatic0Yes
AWD0Yes
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
215 hp@5600
222 lb-ft@3600
1000Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rear heater150No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested100043%
Total Not Requested130057%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested120569%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35523%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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