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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: $34,688

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,864

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,210

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420112011
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.0XT TouringSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $32,695 $35,595
Base Invoice $30,836 $29,851 $32,498
Rear bumper protector 92    
Cargo net 87 49 49
Roof rack crossbars 199 229 229
Cargo cover 182    
Universal garage door opener 74    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198    
Door sill trim plates 36    
AWD   1,450 1,450
Navigation system   2,650 2,650
3.5L V6   1,155  
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Floor mats   315 315
Rear bumper protector 59    
Cargo net 56 34 34
Roof rack crossbars 117 150 150
Cargo cover 118    
Universal garage door opener 48    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128    
Door sill trim plates 23    
AWD   1,324 1,324
Navigation system   2,359 2,359
3.5L V6   1,054  
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Floor mats   200 200
Options (change) 868 6,047 4,892
Options (change) 549 5,246 4,192
Destination 825 810 810
Total Price $34,688 $39,552 $41,297
Total Invoice $32,210 $35,907 $37,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,184
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,080
Model Year201420112011
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.0XT TouringSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$34,688$39,552$41,297
Adjustments for Features0-680-1,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,688$38,872$39,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$32,210$35,907$37,500
Adjustments for Features0-617-1,594
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,210$35,290$35,906
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$616

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201420112011
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.0XT TouringSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,935$6,615$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$680$1,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-617-1,594

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142011
ModelForesterHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in109.8 in
Length180.9 in188.4 in
Width70.7 in75.2 in
Height66.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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
34.4 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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