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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: $30,726

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,326

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,486

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $32,845 $35,745
Base Invoice $26,116 $29,987 $32,635
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Rear bumper protector 72    
Rear spoiler 353    
Cargo net 46 49 49
Satellite radio 445    
Universal garage door opener 87    
3.5L V6   1,155  
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Roof rack crossbars   229 229
Floor mats   315 315
AWD   1,450 1,450
4-speed automatic 909    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Rear bumper protector 47    
Rear spoiler 230    
Cargo net 30 34 34
Satellite radio 334    
Universal garage door opener 56    
3.5L V6   1,054  
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Roof rack crossbars   150 150
Floor mats   200 200
AWD   1,324 1,324
Options (change) 2,186 3,397 2,242
Options (change) 1,725 2,887 1,833
Destination 645 810 810
Total Price $30,726 $37,052 $38,797
Total Invoice $28,486 $33,684 $35,278

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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: $3,206
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,362
Model Year200820122012
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA4T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$30,726$37,052$38,797
Adjustments for Features0-3,120-4,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,726$33,932$34,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$28,486$33,684$35,278
Adjustments for Features0-2,836-3,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,486$30,848$31,463
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820122012
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable second-row console $200$200
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 
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
USB port $25$25
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
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$5,295$8,415$9,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,120$4,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,836-3,815

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082012
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

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%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700		1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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