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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: $35,524

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,273

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,975

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $35,745
Base Invoice $31,569 $32,635
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Cargo net 90 49
Roof rack crossbars 199 229
Cargo cover 182  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Door sill trim plates 38  
AWD   1,450
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   315
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Cargo net 58 34
Roof rack crossbars 117 150
Cargo cover 118  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Door sill trim plates 24  
AWD   1,324
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 879 2,242
Options (change) 556 1,833
Destination 850 810
Total Price $35,524 $38,797
Total Invoice $32,975 $35,278

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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: $2,653
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,739
Model Year20162012
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/55-19
Total Price$35,524$38,797
Adjustments for Features0-620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,524$38,177
Total Invoice$32,975$35,278
Adjustments for Features0-564
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,975$34,714

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162012
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable second-row console $200
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $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 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,070$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-564

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162012
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

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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