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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: $31,873

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,927

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,571

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092007
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $30,810
Base Invoice $26,409 $27,421
Cargo cover 166  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Cargo net 46 49
Class II trailer hitch 468 390
Universal garage door opener 82  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Navigation system 1,800 2,000
Extra Value Package   960
Floor mats   106
Heated front seats   440
AWD   1,400
Cargo cover 108  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Cargo net 30 34
Class II trailer hitch 351 280
Universal garage door opener 54  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Navigation system 1,650 1,700
Extra Value Package   864
Floor mats   66
Heated front seats   352
AWD   1,246
Options (change) 2,983 5,345
Options (change) 2,467 4,542
Destination 695 645
Total Price $31,873 $36,800
Total Invoice $29,571 $32,608

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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: $4,147
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,346
Model Year20092007
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4215hp V6
TransmissionT4A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$31,873$36,800
Adjustments for Features0-780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,873$36,020
Total Invoice$29,571$32,608
Adjustments for Features0-691
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,571$31,917

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092007
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear heater $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,070$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-691

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092007
ModelForesterHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in106.9 in
Length179.5 in184.6 in
Width70.1 in71.9 in
Height65.9 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		33.539.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft380.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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