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Subaru WRX vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,294

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $6,398

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,944

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $5,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018201820182018201820182018
ModelWRXWRXHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $38,495 $38,920 $41,730 $40,090 $42,080 $45,160 $45,200 $48,280
Base Invoice $28,232 $36,355 $35,534 $38,100 $36,602 $38,419 $41,231 $41,268 $44,080
Navigation Package 2,500 1,500              
Cargo net 55 55 49 49 49 49 49 49 49
Bodyside moldings 230 230              
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165              
Remote start 469   499 499 499 499 499 499 499
Universal garage door opener 85 85              
Floor mats     229 229 229 229 229 229 229
Navigation Package 2,218 1,331              
Cargo net 36 36 35 35 35 35 35 35 35
Bodyside moldings 149 149              
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107              
Remote start 351   320 320 320 320 320 320 320
Universal garage door opener 56 56              
Floor mats     139 139 139 139 139 139 139
Options (change) 3,504 2,035 777 777 777 777 777 777 777
Options (change) 2,917 1,679 494 494 494 494 494 494 494
Destination 795 795 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $34,294 $41,325 $40,692 $43,502 $41,862 $43,852 $46,932 $46,972 $50,052
Total Invoice $31,944 $38,829 $37,023 $39,589 $38,091 $39,908 $42,720 $42,757 $45,569

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,008
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,085
Model Year201520152018201820182018201820182018
ModelWRXWRXHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp H4305hp H4295hp V6257hp V6 H295hp V6295hp V6257hp V6 H295hp V6257hp V6 H
TransmissionM6M6T8CVTT8T8CVTT8CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18245/60-18245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$34,294$41,325$40,692$43,502$41,862$43,852$46,932$46,972$50,052
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-4,390-5,665-4,540-5,715-7,065-7,090-8,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,294$39,850$36,302$37,837$37,322$38,137$39,867$39,882$41,612
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,556$0$1,535$1,020$1,835$3,565$3,580$5,310
Total Invoice$31,944$38,829$37,023$39,589$38,091$39,908$42,720$42,757$45,569
Adjustments for Features0-1,386-3,994-5,155-4,131-5,201-6,431-6,454-7,684
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,944$37,443$33,029$34,434$33,960$34,707$36,289$36,303$37,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,499$0$1,405$931$1,678$3,260$3,274$4,856

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201520152018201820182018201820182018
ModelWRXWRXHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150       
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300$1300 $1300 
CVT   $1000  $1000 $1000
AWD$1700$1700 $1700  $1700 $1700
FWD  $0 $0$0 $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600$600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150       
Heated steering wheel       $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote start$150 $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras       $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front       $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan       $25$25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350       
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500$500$500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100       
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers       $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400$400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275       
Limited-slip front differential $500       
Limited-slip rear differential $300       
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0       
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75       
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25       
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275$275$275$275
Front splitter spoiler$200$200       
Hood scoop$100$100       
Laminated front side windows$200$200       
Panoramic sunroof       $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500       
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Intercom  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar       $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25       
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Boost gauge$75$75       
Compass$0$0       
Conversation mirror  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  $25 $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750       
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75$75 $75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100   $100$100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75 $75$75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600$600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats       $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat     $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75       
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350     
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     $600$600$600$600
Machined alloy wheels    $350    
Performance steering system (optional) $0       
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0    
Total Value of Features$5,925$7,400$10,315$11,590$10,465$11,640$12,990$13,015$14,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$4,390$5,665$4,540$5,715$7,065$7,090$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,386-3,994-5,155-4,131-5,201-6,431-6,454-7,684

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152018
ModelWRXHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in109.8 in
Length180.9 in192.5 in
Width70.7 in75.8 in
Height58.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.4,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
12.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.083.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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