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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: $38,086

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,433

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,019

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,095 $45,200
Base Invoice $30,927 $41,268
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895  
Cargo net 90 49
Rear bumper protector 95 139
Cargo cover 182  
All-weather floor mats 72 249
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Remote start 445 499
Class II trailer hitch 634 699
Universal garage door opener 76  
AC power outlet 415  
Door sill trim plates 38  
AWD   1,460
Floor mats   229
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638  
Cargo net 58 35
Rear bumper protector 61 99
Cargo cover 118  
All-weather floor mats 46 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Remote start 333 320
Class II trailer hitch 475 530
Universal garage door opener 49  
AC power outlet 311  
Door sill trim plates 24  
AWD   1,333
Floor mats   139
Options (change) 4,141 3,324
Options (change) 3,242 2,601
Destination 850 995
Total Price $38,086 $49,519
Total Invoice $35,019 $44,864

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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: $6,188
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,093
Model Year20152018
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4295hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/55-19
Total Price$38,086$49,519
Adjustments for Features0-5,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,086$44,274
Total Invoice$35,019$44,864
Adjustments for Features0-4,752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,019$40,112

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152018
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Perimeter scan $25
Rearview camera$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector$200 
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 cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Intercom $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
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
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
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
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,070$11,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,752

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152018
ModelForesterHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in109.8 in
Length180.9 in192.5 in
Width70.7 in75.8 in
Height66.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 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		34.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		34.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft383.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested225098%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%

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