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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: $32,981

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $16,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212018
ModelForesterHighlander
TrimPremiumLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,795 $45,200
Eyesight Package 1,695  
Cargo net 68 49
Rear bumper protector 98 139
Cargo cover 172  
All-weather floor mats 81 249
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Remote start 455 499
Class II trailer hitch 619 699
Universal garage door opener 120  
Cargo tray 80  
Power liftgate 450  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Floor mats   229
AWD   1,460
Eyesight Package 1,412  
Cargo net 44 35
Rear bumper protector 63 99
Cargo cover 111  
All-weather floor mats 52 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Remote start 341 320
Class II trailer hitch 464 530
Universal garage door opener 78  
Cargo tray 52  
Power liftgate 413  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Floor mats   139
AWD   1,333
Options (change) 4,136 3,324
Options (change) 3,222 2,601
Destination 1,050 995
Total Price $32,981 $49,519

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,473
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,285
Model Year20212018
ModelForesterHighlander
TrimPremiumLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4295hp V6
TransmissionCVTT8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/55-19
Total Price$32,981$49,519
Adjustments for Features0-8,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,981$41,454

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20212018
ModelForesterHighlander
TrimPremiumLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Hill descent control $250
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Perimeter scan $25
Rearview camera$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Intercom $25
Navigation system $600
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Total Value of Features$5,100$13,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,307

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20212018
ModelForesterHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in109.8 in
Length182.1 in192.5 in
Width71.5 in75.8 in
Height67.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 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
35.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested217598%
Total Not Requested502%

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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