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Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,815

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $10,933

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,179

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $8,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX LimitedSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,095 $22,595 $29,095 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $20,982 $21,423 $27,405 $26,241 $29,281
Navigation Package 1,000 1,000      
Sunroof 1,000 1,000   850 850
Rear bumper protector 71 71 71    
Remote start 400 400 400 529 529
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85 125  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165 165    
Roof rack 249   229    
Navigation system     1,000 2,530 2,505
Cold Weather Package       60  
Leather seating surfaces       1,490  
Floor mats       185 275
Satellite radio       449 449
Automatic climate control, front       375  
Heated front seats         440
Navigation Package 888 888      
Sunroof 888 888   680 680
Rear bumper protector 46 46 46    
Remote start 300 300 300 380 380
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107 107    
Roof rack 162   149    
Navigation system     888 2,118 2,099
Cold Weather Package       48  
Leather seating surfaces       1,192  
Floor mats       120 180
Satellite radio       359 359
Automatic climate control, front       300  
Heated front seats         352
Options (change) 2,970 2,721 1,950 6,593 5,048
Options (change) 2,447 2,285 1,546 5,297 4,050
Destination 750 750 750 745 745
Total Price $25,815 $26,066 $31,795 $36,748 $38,693
Total Invoice $24,179 $24,458 $29,701 $32,283 $34,076

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,738
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,981
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX LimitedSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp H4148hp H4265hp H4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/45-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$25,815$26,066$31,795$36,748$38,693
Adjustments for Features-825-8500-1,020-2,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,990$25,216$31,795$35,728$36,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$6,805$0$370
Total Invoice$24,179$24,458$29,701$32,283$34,076
Adjustments for Features-773-7980-896-2,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,406$23,660$29,701$31,387$31,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$254$6,295$0$404

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX LimitedSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
5-speed manual  $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 $0$0
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 $75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Removable second-row console   $200$200
Roof rack$300 $300  
Roof rails $250 $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Hood scoop  $100  
Larger rear spoiler   $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125$125
Automatic-off headlights  $25  
Compass$0$0$0  
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding third row seats    $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats    $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Metal pedals  $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$4,645$4,670$3,820$4,840$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$850$0$1,020$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments-773-7980-896-2,285

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122008
ModelImpreza / WRXHighlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.1 in109.8 in
Length173.8 in188.4 in
Width68.5 in75.2 in
Height57.6 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
22.4 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.7 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
205/50VR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Sport Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
205/50VR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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