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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: $30,566

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $2,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020200620062006
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimPremiumBaseSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,395 $24,530 $27,765 $30,460
All Weather Package 500      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245      
Cargo cover 172      
Cargo net 68 49 49 49
Class II trailer hitch 619 390 390 390
Fog lights 382 110    
Universal garage door opener 120      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55      
AWD w/ third-row seat   3,310    
Side curtain airbags   650 680 650
Cold Weather Package   60 60  
Sunroof   900 900  
Alloy wheels   520    
Heated front seats   440    
Leather Package   2,285    
JBL 8 speakers   475    
Rear spoiler   200 200  
Floor mats   106 106 106
Preferred Package     255  
Deep-tinted rear windows     310  
AWD     1,470 1,400
Value Package       560
All Weather Package 417      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158      
Cargo cover 111      
Cargo net 44 34 34 34
Class II trailer hitch 464 280 280 280
Fog lights 286 88    
Universal garage door opener 78      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35      
AWD w/ third-row seat   2,946    
Side curtain airbags   559 583 559
Cold Weather Package   48 48  
Sunroof   720 720  
Alloy wheels   416    
Heated front seats   352    
Leather Package   1,828    
JBL 8 speakers   356    
Rear spoiler   160 160  
Floor mats   66 66 66
Preferred Package     204  
Deep-tinted rear windows     248  
AWD     1,308 1,246
Value Package       504
Options (change) 2,161 9,495 4,420 3,155
Options (change) 1,593 7,853 3,651 2,689
Destination 1,010 605 605 605
Total Price $30,566 $34,630 $32,790 $34,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,729
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,959
Model Year2020200620062006
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimPremiumBaseSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6
TransmissionCVTA5A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$30,566$34,630$32,790$34,220
Adjustments for Features-2,050-2,1750-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,516$32,455$32,790$32,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$545$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2020200620062006
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimPremiumBaseSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera$200   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300$300$300
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  $200
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 $150
Rear heater $150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
Cassette player $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0  $0
Outside temperature display$50  $50
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Trip computer$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600 $600
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125 $125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,875$7,000$4,825$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,050$2,175$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-175-1,9020-1,755

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20202006
ModelForesterHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in106.9 in
Length182.1 in184.6 in
Width71.5 in71.9 in
Height67.5 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.439.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested830100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD w/ third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed automatic0Yes
AWD0Yes
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
215 hp@5600
222 lb-ft@3600
1000Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear heater150No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested127555%
Total Not Requested102545%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested70540%
Total Not Requested105060%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested830100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested180100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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