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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: $32,159

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,314

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,756

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $32,845 $35,745
Base Invoice $26,409 $29,987 $32,635
Rear bumper protector 78    
Cargo net 46 49 49
Bodyside moldings 238 199 199
Cargo cover 166    
iPod integration 223    
Satellite radio 453    
Universal garage door opener 82    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Navigation system 1,800 2,650 2,650
3.5L V6   1,155  
Floor mats   315 315
AWD   1,450 1,450
Rear bumper protector 51    
Cargo net 30 34 34
Bodyside moldings 155 125 125
Cargo cover 108    
iPod integration 145    
Satellite radio 340    
Universal garage door opener 54    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Navigation system 1,650 2,359 2,359
3.5L V6   1,054  
Floor mats   200 200
AWD   1,324 1,324
Options (change) 3,269 5,818 4,663
Options (change) 2,652 5,096 4,042
Destination 695 810 810
Total Price $32,159 $39,473 $41,218
Total Invoice $29,756 $35,893 $37,487

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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: $4,894
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,936
Model Year200920122012
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$32,159$39,473$41,218
Adjustments for Features0-2,420-3,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,159$37,053$37,723
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$29,756$35,893$37,487
Adjustments for Features0-2,201-3,179
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,756$33,692$34,308
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$616

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920122012
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELimited
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$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 
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
Surround sound$250  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$600
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
Total Value of Features$5,370$7,790$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,420$3,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,201-3,179

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092012
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.4,266 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 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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