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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $37,976 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | |||
| Difference: $1,507 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,057 Toyota Highlander Sport | |||
| Difference: $207 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Highlander | Highlander |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | Sport | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $36,090 | $29,260 | $33,070 |
| Base Invoice | $33,675 | $26,408 | $29,762 |
| Rear bumper protector | 98 | ||
| Remote start | 455 | 529 | 529 |
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 125 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | ||
| AWD | 1,450 | 1,450 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 375 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,490 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | 60 | ||
| Floor mats | 185 | 275 | |
| Satellite radio | 449 | 449 | |
| Sunroof | 850 | ||
| Power liftgate | 400 | ||
| Extra Value Package 6 | 2,475 | ||
| Third-row seat | 1,090 | ||
| Extra Value Package 8 | 3,280 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | 63 | ||
| Remote start | 341 | 380 | 380 |
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 100 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | ||
| AWD | 1,305 | 1,305 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 300 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,192 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | 48 | ||
| Floor mats | 120 | 180 | |
| Satellite radio | 359 | 359 | |
| Sunroof | 680 | ||
| Power liftgate | 320 | ||
| Extra Value Package 6 | 2,228 | ||
| Third-row seat | 872 | ||
| Extra Value Package 8 | 2,952 | ||
| Options (change) | 971 | 9,478 | 5,983 |
| Options (change) | 674 | 7,904 | 5,176 |
| Destination | 915 | 745 | 745 |
| Total Price | $37,976 | $39,483 | $39,798 |
| Total Invoice | $35,264 | $35,057 | $35,683 |
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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: $4,532 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,977 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Highlander | Highlander |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | Sport | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 250hp H4 | 270hp V6 | 270hp V6 |
| Transmission | CVT-8 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/27 MPG | 17/23 MPG | 17/23 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 245/55-19 | 245/55-19 |
| Total Price | $37,976 | $39,483 | $39,798 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,010 | 0 | -1,300 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,966 | $39,483 | $38,498 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $985 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $35,264 | $35,057 | $35,683 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,724 | 0 | -1,166 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,540 | $35,057 | $34,517 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $540 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander
| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Highlander | Highlander |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | Sport | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | ||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |
| Cargo tray | $40 | ||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Removable second-row console | $200 | $200 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Larger rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Conversation mirror | $25 | $25 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $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 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $10,625 | $6,615 | $7,915 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,010 | $0 | $1,300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,724 | 0 | -1,166 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander
| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Highlander |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 109.8 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 188.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 75.2 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 68.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,653 lb. | 4,178 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 59.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 43.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 40.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 59.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 42.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.4 | 42.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Hill descent control | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Extra Value Package 6 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | No |
| Third-row 2-person bench | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Hill descent control | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Extra Value Package 8 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 100 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2250 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 27% |
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