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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: $32,188

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $2,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120092009
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlander
TrimPremiumSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,795 $29,260 $33,070
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Rear bumper protector 98    
Cargo cover 172    
Remote start 455 529 529
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55    
Universal garage door opener 120 125  
Power liftgate 450 400 400
Eyesight Package 1,695    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Wiper de-icer   60  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Sunroof   850 850
Automatic climate control, front   375  
AWD   1,450 1,450
Heated front seats     440
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Rear bumper protector 63    
Cargo cover 111    
Remote start 341 380 380
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35    
Universal garage door opener 78 100  
Power liftgate 413 320 320
Eyesight Package 1,412    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Wiper de-icer   48  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Sunroof   680 680
Automatic climate control, front   300  
AWD   1,305 1,305
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 3,343 4,423 4,393
Options (change) 2,645 3,612 3,576
Destination 1,050 745 745
Total Price $32,188 $34,428 $38,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,269
Model Year202120092009
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlander
TrimPremiumSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVTT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$32,188$34,428$38,208
Adjustments for Features-1,7350-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,453$34,428$35,308
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$880

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year202120092009
ModelForesterHighlanderHighlander
TrimPremiumSportLimited
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
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  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0 $0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$8,000$6,265$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,735$0$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-1990-2,587

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20212009
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.4,178 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
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested37517%
Total Not Requested185083%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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