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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: $30,680

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,459

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,456

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $26,116 $26,241 $29,281
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Rear bumper protector 72    
Rear spoiler 353    
Satellite radio 445 449 449
Universal garage door opener 87 125  
Cold Weather Package   60  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Floor mats   185 275
Sunroof   850 850
Automatic climate control, front   375  
AWD   1,450 1,450
Heated front seats     440
4-speed automatic 909    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Rear bumper protector 47    
Rear spoiler 230    
Satellite radio 334 359 359
Universal garage door opener 56 100  
Cold Weather Package   48  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Floor mats   120 180
Sunroof   680 680
Automatic climate control, front   300  
AWD   1,290 1,290
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 2,140 4,984 3,464
Options (change) 1,695 4,089 2,861
Destination 645 745 745
Total Price $30,680 $35,139 $37,109
Total Invoice $28,456 $31,075 $32,887

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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: $2,564
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $943
Model Year200820082008
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA4T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$30,680$35,139$37,109
Adjustments for Features0-1,895-3,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,680$33,244$33,639
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$395
Total Invoice$28,456$31,075$32,887
Adjustments for Features0-1,676-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,456$29,399$29,812
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$413

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820082008
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0 $0
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,420$7,315$8,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,895$3,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,676-3,075

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082008
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.4,178 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 Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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