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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: $32,675

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,877

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,299

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 XT TouringSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $32,695 $35,595
Base Invoice $27,992 $29,851 $32,498
Navigation system 1,000 2,650 2,650
Rear bumper protector 78    
Cargo net 48 49 49
Bodyside moldings 240 199 199
Roof rack crossbars 195 229 229
Cargo cover 166    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
3.5L V6   1,155  
Floor mats   315 315
AWD   1,450 1,450
Navigation system 888 2,359 2,359
Rear bumper protector 51    
Cargo net 31 34 34
Bodyside moldings 156 125 125
Roof rack crossbars 117 150 150
Cargo cover 108    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
3.5L V6   1,054  
Floor mats   200 200
AWD   1,324 1,324
Options (change) 2,005 6,047 4,892
Options (change) 1,532 5,246 4,192
Destination 775 810 810
Total Price $32,675 $39,552 $41,297
Total Invoice $30,299 $35,907 $37,500

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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: $5,422
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,287
Model Year201220112011
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 XT TouringSELimited
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)?, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$32,675$39,552$41,297
Adjustments for Features0-1,455-2,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,675$38,097$38,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$30,299$35,907$37,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,321-2,297
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,299$34,586$35,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$617

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220112011
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 XT TouringSELimited
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
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo tray$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 $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 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Traffic information$25  
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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Total Value of Features$5,885$7,340$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,455$2,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,321-2,297

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122011
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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