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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: $37,770

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,527

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,084

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $35,595
Base Invoice $33,675 $32,498
Rear bumper protector 98  
Cargo net 68 49
Roof rack crossbars 181 229
Universal garage door opener 120  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Door sill trim plates 53  
AWD   1,450
Navigation system   2,650
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   315
Rear bumper protector 63  
Cargo net 44 34
Roof rack crossbars 117 150
Universal garage door opener 78  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Door sill trim plates 34  
AWD   1,324
Navigation system   2,359
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 765 4,892
Options (change) 494 4,192
Destination 915 810
Total Price $37,770 $41,297
Total Invoice $35,084 $37,500

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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: $6,312
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,003
Model Year20182011
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$37,770$41,297
Adjustments for Features-2,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,985$41,297
Total Invoice$35,084$37,500
Adjustments for Features-2,5870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,497$37,500

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182011
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $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
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
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
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$9,850$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5870

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,653 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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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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