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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: $28,601

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $16,137

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,430

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $14,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720152015
ModelForesterForesterHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $42,680 $50,340
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $38,968 $45,961
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Cargo net 46 46 49 49
All-weather floor mats 55 55 200 200
Class II trailer hitch 295 295 699 699
Satellite radio 445 445    
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Floor mats     225 225
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Cargo net 30 30 32 32
All-weather floor mats 33 33 120 120
Class II trailer hitch 192 192 480 480
Satellite radio 334 334    
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Floor mats     140 140
Options (change) 1,281 1,464 1,173 1,173
Options (change) 875 994 772 772
Destination 625 625 885 885
Total Price $28,601 $29,984 $44,738 $52,398
Total Invoice $26,430 $27,735 $40,625 $47,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,977
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,708
Model Year2007200720152015
ModelForesterForesterHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4270hp V6231hp V6 H
TransmissionA4M5T6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$28,601$29,984$44,738$52,398
Adjustments for Features-8750-8,035-9,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,726$29,984$36,703$42,738
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,258$0$6,035
Total Invoice$26,430$27,735$40,625$47,618
Adjustments for Features-8090-7,296-8,779
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,621$27,735$33,329$38,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,114$0$5,510

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2007200720152015
ModelForesterForesterHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray  $40$40
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop $100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Intercom  $25$25
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$5,770$4,895$12,930$14,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$8,035$9,660
Value of Feature Adjustments-8090-7,296-8,779

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20072015
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 Weight3,166 lb.4,135 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%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid 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%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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