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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: $34,915 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $11,911 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,997 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $10,360 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Highlander |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Touring | Limited Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $29,995 | $42,680 |
| Base Invoice | $28,084 | $38,968 |
| Wheel-lip moldings | 453 | |
| Cargo net | 48 | 49 |
| Rear bumper protector | 78 | 129 |
| All-weather floor mats | 69 | 200 |
| Bodyside moldings | 240 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | 468 | 699 |
| Cargo cover | 166 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | |
| Navigation system | 1,600 | |
| Remote start | 432 | 499 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | |
| Floor mats | 225 | |
| AWD | 1,460 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | 340 | |
| Cargo net | 31 | 32 |
| Rear bumper protector | 51 | 89 |
| All-weather floor mats | 39 | 120 |
| Bodyside moldings | 156 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | 351 | 480 |
| Cargo cover | 108 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | |
| Navigation system | 1,335 | |
| Remote start | 324 | 310 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | |
| Floor mats | 140 | |
| AWD | 1,333 | |
| Options (change) | 4,195 | 3,261 |
| Options (change) | 3,188 | 2,504 |
| Destination | 725 | 885 |
| Total Price | $34,915 | $46,826 |
| Total Invoice | $31,997 | $42,357 |
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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: $5,316 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,394 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Highlander |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Touring | Limited Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 224hp H4 | 270hp V6 |
| Transmission | T4 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 19/24 MPG | 18/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 6 | 825, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 245/55-19 |
| Total Price | $34,915 | $46,826 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,595 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,915 | $40,231 |
| Total Invoice | $31,997 | $42,357 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,966 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,997 | $36,391 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Highlander |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Touring | Limited Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| 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 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $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 warning | $200 | |
| 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 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Lockable center differential | $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 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Intercom | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $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 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| 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 release, second row seats | $50 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,420 | $12,015 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,595 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,966 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Highlander |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 109.8 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 191.1 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 75.8 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 68.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,440 lb. | 4,454 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 19.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 59.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 44.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 39.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 59.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 35.9 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.6 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 27.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 42.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo tray | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| Class II trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class II trailer hitch | 200 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 38% |
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Lockable center differential | 150 | No |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
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