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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: $32,084

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,999

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,750

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $29,260 $33,070
Base Invoice $26,409 $26,408 $29,762
Rear bumper protector 78    
Cargo cover 166    
Satellite radio 453 449 449
Remote start 432 529 529
Universal garage door opener 82 125  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Navigation system 1,800    
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Wiper de-icer   60  
Floor mats   185 275
Sunroof   850  
Automatic climate control, front   375  
AWD   1,450 1,450
Extra Value Package 6   2,475  
Third-row seat   1,090  
Extra Value Package 8     3,280
Rear bumper protector 51    
Cargo cover 108    
Satellite radio 340 359 359
Remote start 324 380 380
Universal garage door opener 54 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Navigation system 1,650    
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Wiper de-icer   48  
Floor mats   120 180
Sunroof   680  
Automatic climate control, front   300  
AWD   1,305 1,305
Extra Value Package 6   2,228  
Third-row seat   872  
Extra Value Package 8     2,952
Options (change) 3,194 9,078 5,983
Options (change) 2,646 7,584 5,176
Destination 695 745 745
Total Price $32,084 $39,083 $39,798
Total Invoice $29,750 $34,737 $35,683

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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: $3,969
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,575
Model Year200920092009
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$32,084$39,083$39,798
Adjustments for Features0-2,095-3,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,084$36,988$36,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$935$0
Total Invoice$29,750$34,737$35,683
Adjustments for Features0-1,862-3,358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,750$32,875$32,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920092009
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Hood scoop$100  
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $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$5,445$7,540$9,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,095$3,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,862-3,358

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092009
ModelForesterHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in109.8 in
Length179.5 in188.4 in
Width70.1 in75.2 in
Height65.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
33.5 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.542.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170055%
Total Not Requested140045%

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