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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: $33,935

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $15,584

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,989

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $45,200
Base Invoice $26,707 $41,268
Navigation system 1,800  
Wheel-lip moldings 432  
iPod integration 223  
Cargo net 46 49
Rear bumper protector 78 139
Bodyside moldings 238  
Cargo cover 166  
All-weather floor mats 69 249
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Remote start 432 499
Class II trailer hitch 468 699
Universal garage door opener 82  
Cargo tray 75  
Satellite radio 453  
Floor mats   229
AWD   1,460
Navigation system 1,501  
Wheel-lip moldings 324  
iPod integration 145  
Cargo net 30 35
Rear bumper protector 51 99
Bodyside moldings 155  
Cargo cover 108  
All-weather floor mats 39 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Remote start 324 320
Class II trailer hitch 351 530
Universal garage door opener 54  
Cargo tray 46  
Satellite radio 340  
Floor mats   139
AWD   1,333
Options (change) 4,745 3,324
Options (change) 3,587 2,601
Destination 695 995
Total Price $33,935 $49,519
Total Invoice $30,989 $44,864

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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: $6,614
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,748
Model Year20102018
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4295hp V6
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/55-19
Total Price$33,935$49,519
Adjustments for Features0-8,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,935$40,549
Total Invoice$30,989$44,864
Adjustments for Features0-8,127
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,989$36,737

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20102018
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Perimeter scan $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Intercom $25
iPod integration$100 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Total Value of Features$5,295$14,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,127

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20102018
ModelForesterHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in109.8 in
Length179.5 in192.5 in
Width70.1 in75.8 in
Height65.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.542.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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