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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: $32,744

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,339

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,431

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320092009
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 XT TouringSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $29,260 $33,070
Base Invoice $28,084 $26,408 $29,762
Navigation system 1,000    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Cargo cover 166    
Remote start 432 529 529
Universal garage door opener 93 125  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Wiper de-icer   60  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Sunroof   850  
AWD   1,450 1,450
Extra Value Package 6   2,475  
Third-row seat   1,090  
Extra Value Package 8     3,280
Navigation system 888    
Rear bumper protector 51    
Cargo cover 108    
Remote start 324 380 380
Universal garage door opener 61 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Wiper de-icer   48  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Sunroof   680  
AWD   1,305 1,305
Extra Value Package 6   2,228  
Third-row seat   872  
Extra Value Package 8     2,952
Options (change) 1,954 9,078 5,983
Options (change) 1,552 7,584 5,176
Destination 795 745 745
Total Price $32,744 $39,083 $39,798
Total Invoice $30,431 $34,737 $35,683

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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: $4,374
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,849
Model Year201320092009
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 XT TouringSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$32,744$39,083$39,798
Adjustments for Features0-1,030-2,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,744$38,053$37,118
Cost Above Minimum$0$935$0
Total Invoice$30,431$34,737$35,683
Adjustments for Features0-915-2,403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,431$33,822$33,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$542$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201320092009
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 XT TouringSportLimited
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
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Hood scoop$100  
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors$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
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,985$7,015$8,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,030$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-915-2,403

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132009
ModelForesterHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in109.8 in
Length169.5 in188.4 in
Width70.1 in75.2 in
Height65.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,178 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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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 Sport

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

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