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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,084 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited | |||
| Difference: $6,114 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,750 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited | |||
| Difference: $3,823 | |||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Highlander | Highlander |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Limited | Sport | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $28,195 | $29,410 | $32,900 |
| Base Invoice | $26,409 | $26,241 | $29,281 |
| 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 | 2,530 | 2,505 |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | 2,118 | 2,099 |
| 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) | 3,194 | 8,043 | 6,498 |
| Options (change) | 2,646 | 6,587 | 5,340 |
| Destination | 695 | 745 | 745 |
| Total Price | $32,084 | $38,198 | $40,143 |
| Total Invoice | $29,750 | $33,573 | $35,366 |
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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: $4,794 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,663 | |||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Highlander | Highlander |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Limited | Sport | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 224hp H4 | 270hp V6 | 270hp V6 |
| Transmission | T4 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 19/24 MPG | 17/23 MPG | 17/23 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 6 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 245/55-19 | 245/55-19 |
| Total Price | $32,084 | $38,198 | $40,143 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,320 | -2,895 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,084 | $36,878 | $37,248 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $370 |
| Total Invoice | $29,750 | $33,573 | $35,366 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,160 | -2,550 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,750 | $32,413 | $32,816 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $403 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Highlander | Highlander |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Limited | Sport | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| 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 manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $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 | $5,420 | $6,740 | $8,315 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,320 | $2,895 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,160 | -2,550 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Highlander |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 109.8 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 188.4 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 75.2 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 68.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,440 lb. | 4,178 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 19.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 59.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 43.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 40.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 59.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 42.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 42.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 38% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 48% |
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 50 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 48% |
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 100% |
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