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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: $34,660

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,628

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $30,460
Base Invoice $31,569 $27,108
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Roof rack crossbars 199  
Cargo cover 182  
Cargo net 90 49
Class II trailer hitch 634 390
Universal garage door opener 76  
Value Package   560
Side curtain airbags   650
Floor mats   106
Heated front seats   440
Leather seating surfaces   1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Cargo cover 118  
Cargo net 58 34
Class II trailer hitch 475 280
Universal garage door opener 49  
Value Package   504
Side curtain airbags   559
Floor mats   66
Heated front seats   352
Leather seating surfaces   1,120
Options (change) 1,380 3,595
Options (change) 946 2,915
Destination 850 605
Total Price $36,025 $34,660
Total Invoice $33,365 $30,628

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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: $2,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $778
Model Year20162006
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4215hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$36,025$34,660
Adjustments for Features-3,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,230$34,660
Total Invoice$33,365$30,628
Adjustments for Features-3,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,850$30,628

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162006
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear heater $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,595$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5150

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162006
ModelForesterHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.9 in
Length180.9 in184.6 in
Width70.7 in71.9 in
Height66.4 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		34.439.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft380.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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