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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: $36,289

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $5,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162021202120212021202120212021
ModelWRXHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedXLEHybrid XLEXSELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,395 $40,085 $41,535 $41,680 $44,040 $45,490 $47,240 $48,690
Navigation Package with Eyesight 4,095              
Cargo net 55 49 49 49 49 49 49 49
Bodyside moldings 230              
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165              
Remote start 469 499 499 499 499 499 499 499
Universal garage door opener 85              
Floor mats   229 229 229 229 229 229 229
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,633              
Cargo net 36 35 35 35 35 35 35 35
Bodyside moldings 149              
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107              
Remote start 351 320 320 320 320 320 320 320
Universal garage door opener 56              
Floor mats   139 139 139 139 139 139 139
Options (change) 5,099 777 777 777 777 777 777 777
Options (change) 4,332 494 494 494 494 494 494 494
Destination 795 1,215 1,215 1,215 1,215 1,215 1,215 1,215
Total Price $36,289 $42,077 $43,527 $43,672 $46,032 $47,482 $49,232 $50,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru WRX Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,383
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,196
Model Year20162021202120212021202120212021
ModelWRXHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedXLEHybrid XLEXSELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp H4295hp V6186hp I4 H295hp V6295hp V6186hp I4 H295hp V6186hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T8CVTT8T8CVTT8CVT
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/65-18235/65-18235/55-20235/55-20235/55-20235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$36,289$42,077$43,527$43,672$46,032$47,482$49,232$50,682
Adjustments for Features0-2,405-1,980-2,555-3,730-3,380-5,105-4,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,289$39,672$41,547$41,117$42,302$44,102$44,127$45,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,875$1,445$2,630$4,430$4,455$6,255

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162021202120212021202120212021
ModelWRXHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedXLEHybrid XLEXSELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150       
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300$1300 $1300 
CVT  $1000  $1000 $1000
AWD$1700       
FWD $0$0$0$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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850       
Heated steering wheel      $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25       
PIN Code Access$10       
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras      $500$500
Lane sway warning$25       
Obstacle detection, front      $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250$250
Perimeter scan      $25$25
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350       
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500$500$500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$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
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0       
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75       
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25       
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275$275$275
Front splitter spoiler$200       
Hood scoop$100       
Panoramic sunroof      $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900  
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
Navigation map updates, three years$0       
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       
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Boost gauge$75       
Compass$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       
Steering-linked fog lights$50       
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75 $75 
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
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       
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     
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600$600$600$600
Machined alloy wheels   $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0    
Total Value of Features$6,185$8,590$8,165$8,740$9,915$9,565$11,290$10,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,405$1,980$2,555$3,730$3,380$5,105$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-98-78-100-138-122-177-160

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162021
ModelWRXHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.2 in
Length180.9 in194.9 in
Width70.7 in76.0 in
Height58.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.4,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.1 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 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.048.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.084.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested307587%
Total Not Requested46013%

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 XSE

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 Platinum

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum

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

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