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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: $31,487

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $5,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020122012
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlander
TrimPremiumSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,395 $32,845 $35,745
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Rear bumper protector 98    
Cargo net 68 49 49
Roof rack crossbars 181 229 229
Cargo cover 172    
Power liftgate 450    
Eyesight Package 1,695    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Door sill trim plates 53    
3.5L V6   1,155  
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Floor mats   315 315
AWD   1,450 1,450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Rear bumper protector 63    
Cargo net 44 34 34
Roof rack crossbars 117 150 150
Cargo cover 111    
Power liftgate 413    
Eyesight Package 1,412    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Door sill trim plates 34    
3.5L V6   1,054  
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Floor mats   200 200
AWD   1,324 1,324
Options (change) 3,082 3,397 2,242
Options (change) 2,430 2,887 1,833
Destination 1,010 810 810
Total Price $31,487 $37,052 $38,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,844
Model Year202020122012
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlander
TrimPremiumSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVTT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$31,487$37,052$38,797
Adjustments for Features0-440-1,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,487$36,612$37,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year202020122012
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlander
TrimPremiumSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Proximity key  $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  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
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  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
HD radio$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Total Value of Features$7,325$7,765$8,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$440$1,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-400-1,378

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20202012
ModelForesterHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in109.8 in
Length182.1 in188.4 in
Width71.5 in75.2 in
Height67.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 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
35.4 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested37517%
Total Not Requested185083%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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