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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: $37,871

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,907

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $7,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $42,680
Base Invoice $31,569 $38,968
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395  
Cargo net 90 49
Rear bumper protector 95 129
All-weather floor mats 72 200
Class II trailer hitch 634 699
Cargo cover 182  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Remote start 445 499
Door sill trim plates 38  
AWD   1,460
Floor mats   225
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195  
Cargo net 58 32
Rear bumper protector 61 89
All-weather floor mats 46 120
Class II trailer hitch 475 480
Cargo cover 118  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Remote start 333 310
Door sill trim plates 24  
AWD   1,333
Floor mats   140
Options (change) 3,226 3,261
Options (change) 2,488 2,504
Destination 850 885
Total Price $37,871 $46,826
Total Invoice $34,907 $42,357

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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: $5,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,185
Model Year20162015
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/55-19
Total Price$37,871$46,826
Adjustments for Features0-3,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,871$43,216
Total Invoice$34,907$42,357
Adjustments for Features0-3,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,907$39,092

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162015
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $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
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked fog lights$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$6,105$9,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,265

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162015
ModelForesterHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in109.8 in
Length180.9 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in75.8 in
Height66.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,454 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
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

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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