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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: $36,049

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,953

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,459

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,295 $37,950
Base Invoice $32,028 $34,649
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Cargo net 90 49
Cargo cover 182  
Roof rack crossbars 199 229
Universal garage door opener 76  
Door sill trim plates 38  
AWD   1,450
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   280
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Cargo net 58 32
Cargo cover 118  
Roof rack crossbars 117 150
Universal garage door opener 49  
Door sill trim plates 24  
AWD   1,325
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   175
Options (change) 879 2,207
Options (change) 556 1,807
Destination 875 845
Total Price $36,049 $41,002
Total Invoice $33,459 $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: $5,038
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,921
Model Year20172013
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/55-19
Total Price$36,049$41,002
Adjustments for Features-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,964$41,002
Total Invoice$33,459$37,301
Adjustments for Features-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,380$37,301

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172013
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
PIN Code Access$10 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
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
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$7,400$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$85$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-790

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172013
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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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