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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: $30,434

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,178

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,237

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720132013
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $34,560 $37,950
Base Invoice $26,116 $31,553 $34,649
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Rear spoiler 353    
Cargo net 46 49 49
Universal garage door opener 87    
Satellite radio 445    
4-speed automatic 800    
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Floor mats   280 280
Roof rack crossbars   229 229
AWD   1,450 1,450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Rear spoiler 230    
Cargo net 30 32 32
Universal garage door opener 56    
Satellite radio 334    
4-speed automatic 727    
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Floor mats   175 175
Roof rack crossbars   150 150
AWD   1,325 1,325
Options (change) 1,914 2,207 2,207
Options (change) 1,496 1,807 1,807
Destination 625 845 845
Total Price $30,434 $37,612 $41,002
Total Invoice $28,237 $34,205 $37,301

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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: $3,608
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,721
Model Year200720132013
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA4T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$30,434$37,612$41,002
Adjustments for Features0-3,570-5,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,434$34,042$35,582
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,540
Total Invoice$28,237$34,205$37,301
Adjustments for Features0-3,247-4,931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,237$30,958$32,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,412

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200720132013
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Removable second-row console $200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
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
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Total Value of Features$5,370$8,940$10,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,570$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,247-4,931

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20072013
ModelForesterHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in109.8 in
Length176.6 in188.4 in
Width68.3 in75.2 in
Height65.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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