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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: $33,715

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,088

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $30,460
Base Invoice $28,084 $27,108
Roof rack crossbars 195  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Cargo cover 166  
Cargo net 48 49
Class II trailer hitch 468 390
Universal garage door opener 93  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,600 2,000
Value Package   560
Side curtain airbags   650
Floor mats   106
Heated front seats   440
Leather seating surfaces   1,400
AWD   1,400
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Cargo cover 108  
Cargo net 31 34
Class II trailer hitch 351 280
Universal garage door opener 61  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 1,335 1,700
Value Package   504
Side curtain airbags   559
Floor mats   66
Heated front seats   352
Leather seating surfaces   1,120
AWD   1,246
Options (change) 2,995 6,995
Options (change) 2,279 5,861
Destination 725 605
Total Price $33,715 $38,060
Total Invoice $31,088 $33,574

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,795
Model Year20112006
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
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$33,715$38,060
Adjustments for Features-3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,380$38,060
Total Invoice$31,088$33,574
Adjustments for Features-3090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,779$33,574

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112006
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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
Power release, second row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$5,885$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3090

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112006
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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