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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: $34,915

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $16,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112021
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.5 XT TouringPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $47,240
Cargo cover 166  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Cargo net 48 49
Rear bumper protector 78 139
Bodyside moldings 240  
All-weather floor mats 69 249
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Remote start 432 499
Class II trailer hitch 468 699
Universal garage door opener 93  
Navigation system 1,600  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Floor mats   229
AWD   1,460
Cargo cover 108  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Cargo net 31 35
Rear bumper protector 51 99
Bodyside moldings 156  
All-weather floor mats 39 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Remote start 324 320
Class II trailer hitch 351 530
Universal garage door opener 61  
Navigation system 1,335  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Floor mats   139
AWD   1,333
Options (change) 4,195 3,324
Options (change) 3,188 2,601
Destination 725 1,215
Total Price $34,915 $51,779

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,794
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,776
Model Year20112021
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.5 XT TouringPlatinum
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)225/55-17235/55-20
Total Price$34,915$51,779
Adjustments for Features0-8,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,915$43,709

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112021
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.5 XT TouringPlatinum
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
Pedestrian detection $50
Perimeter scan $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
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 
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
DVD-compatible player $0
Intercom $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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$5,695$13,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-595

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112021
ModelForesterHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in112.2 in
Length179.5 in194.9 in
Width70.1 in76.0 in
Height65.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,330 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.1 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 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.548.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft384.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander 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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