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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: $35,408

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $4,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,983

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $3,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelWRXWRXHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $35,745 $44,370
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $32,635 $40,598
Navigation Package 2,100      
Cargo net 81 81 49 49
Bodyside moldings 267 267 199 199
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 233    
Universal garage door opener 111 111    
Door sill trim plates 161      
Navigation system     2,650 2,650
Floor mats     315 315
Navigation Package 1,863      
Cargo net 52 52 34 34
Bodyside moldings 173 173 125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 151    
Universal garage door opener 72 72    
Door sill trim plates 104      
Navigation system     2,359 2,359
Floor mats     200 200
Options (change) 2,953 692 3,213 3,213
Options (change) 2,415 448 2,718 2,718
Destination 860 860 810 810
Total Price $35,408 $42,447 $39,768 $48,393
Total Invoice $32,983 $39,895 $36,163 $44,126

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,002
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelWRXWRXHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp H4305hp H4270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionM6M6T5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$35,408$42,447$39,768$48,393
Adjustments for Features0-975-1,295-3,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,408$41,472$38,473$45,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,064$0$6,775
Total Invoice$32,983$39,895$36,163$44,126
Adjustments for Features0-916-1,178-2,868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,983$38,979$34,985$41,258
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,996$0$6,273

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelWRXWRXHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275  
Limited-slip front differential $500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Front splitter spoiler$200$200  
Hood scoop$100$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Wheels, dark finish$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,710$5,685$6,005$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$1,295$3,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-916-1,178-2,868

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182012
ModelWRXHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in109.8 in
Length180.9 in188.4 in
Width70.7 in75.2 in
Height58.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,277 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 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
12.0 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.095.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested67550%
Total Not Requested67550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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