Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2006 Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2006

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,284

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,296

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,598

Toyota Highlander   
Difference: $387

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimBaseSportLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,530 $27,765 $30,460 $27,895
Base Invoice $21,831 $24,710 $27,108 $26,005
Leather Package 1,935 1,305    
JBL 8 speakers 475      
Cold Weather Package 60 60    
3.3L V6 1,060      
Fog lights 110      
Floor mats 106 106 106  
Heated front seats 440 440 440  
CD changer, in-dash 200      
Alloy wheels 520      
Cargo net 49 49 49 46
Class II trailer hitch 390 390 390 295
Rear spoiler 200 200   353
Sunroof 900 900    
Side curtain airbags     650  
Value Package     560  
Leather seating surfaces     1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Universal garage door opener       87
4-speed automatic       800
Leather Package 1,548 1,044    
JBL 8 speakers 356      
Cold Weather Package 48 48    
3.3L V6 944      
Fog lights 88      
Floor mats 66 66 66  
Heated front seats 352 352 352  
CD changer, in-dash 150      
Alloy wheels 416      
Cargo net 34 34 34 30
Class II trailer hitch 280 280 280 192
Rear spoiler 160 160   230
Sunroof 720 720    
Side curtain airbags     559  
Value Package     504  
Leather seating surfaces     1,120  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Universal garage door opener       56
4-speed automatic       728
Options (change) 6,445 3,450 3,595 1,764
Options (change) 5,162 2,704 2,915 1,355
Destination 605 605 605 625
Total Price $31,580 $31,820 $34,660 $30,284
Total Invoice $27,598 $28,019 $30,628 $27,985

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Toyota Highlander dealer quotes or Subaru Forester dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,491
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,654
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimBaseSportLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionA5A5A5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17215/60-16
Total Price$31,580$31,820$34,660$30,284
Adjustments for Features-2500-3,000-2,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,330$31,820$31,660$27,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$490$330$0
Total Invoice$27,598$28,019$30,628$27,985
Adjustments for Features-2180-2,651-2,259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,380$28,019$27,977$25,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$639$597$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimBaseSportLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags  $350$350
Rollover sensor  $50 
Side curtain airbags  $350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear heater  $150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275 
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Cassette player$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325
CD player $125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 $25
Compass  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Total Value of Features$3,800$3,550$6,550$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$0$3,000$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments-2180-2,651-2,259

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006
ModelHighlanderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in99.4 in
Length184.6 in176.6 in
Width71.9 in68.3 in
Height67.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft357.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested100093%
Total Not Requested807%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Toyota models.