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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: $38,744

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,622

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,824

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $42,680
Base Invoice $33,675 $38,968
Cargo net 68 49
Rear bumper protector 98 129
All-weather floor mats 81 200
Class II trailer hitch 619 699
Universal garage door opener 120  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Remote start 455 499
Door sill trim plates 53  
Floor mats   225
Cargo net 44 32
Rear bumper protector 63 89
All-weather floor mats 52 120
Class II trailer hitch 464 480
Universal garage door opener 78  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Remote start 341 310
Door sill trim plates 34  
Floor mats   140
Options (change) 1,739 1,801
Options (change) 1,234 1,171
Destination 915 885
Total Price $38,744 $45,366
Total Invoice $35,824 $41,024

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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: $7,292
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,820
Model Year20182015
ModelForesterHighlander
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/55-19
Total Price$38,744$45,366
Adjustments for Features-6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,074$45,366
Total Invoice$35,824$41,024
Adjustments for Features-6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,204$41,024

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182015
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 
FWD $0
Accessories 
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 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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
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 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
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$7,385$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6200

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,653 lb.4,233 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

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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