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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: $3,939

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,210

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420132013
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.0XT TouringSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $34,560 $37,950
Base Invoice $30,836 $31,553 $34,649
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198    
Rear bumper protector 92    
Cargo net 87 49 49
Cargo cover 182    
Roof rack crossbars 199 229 229
Universal garage door opener 74    
Door sill trim plates 36    
AWD   1,450 1,450
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL   1,015  
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Floor mats   280 280
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128    
Rear bumper protector 59    
Cargo net 56 32 32
Cargo cover 118    
Roof rack crossbars 117 150 150
Universal garage door opener 48    
Door sill trim plates 23    
AWD   1,325 1,325
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL   903  
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Floor mats   175 175
Options (change) 868 3,222 2,207
Options (change) 549 2,710 1,807
Destination 825 845 845
Total Price $34,688 $38,627 $41,002
Total Invoice $32,210 $35,108 $37,301

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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: $3,209
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,235
Model Year201420132013
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$38,627$41,002
Adjustments for Features0-730-1,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,688$37,897$39,322
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425
Total Invoice$32,210$35,108$37,301
Adjustments for Features0-663-1,528
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,210$34,445$35,773
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,328

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201420132013
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
Removable second-row console $200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125 
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 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$5,685$6,415$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$730$1,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-663-1,528

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142013
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%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL
FeatureValueRequested?
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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