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Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,873

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,187

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,571

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,460 $28,195
Base Invoice $27,108 $26,409
Side curtain airbags 650  
Value Package 560  
Floor mats 106  
Cargo net 49 46
Class II trailer hitch 390 468
Leather seating surfaces 1,400  
Heated front seats 440  
Navigation system 2,000 1,800
AWD 1,400  
Universal garage door opener   82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo cover   166
Bodyside moldings   238
Side curtain airbags 559  
Value Package 504  
Floor mats 66  
Cargo net 34 30
Class II trailer hitch 280 351
Leather seating surfaces 1,120  
Heated front seats 352  
Navigation system 1,700 1,650
AWD 1,246  
Universal garage door opener   54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo cover   108
Bodyside moldings   155
Options (change) 6,995 2,983
Options (change) 5,861 2,467
Destination 605 695
Total Price $38,060 $31,873
Total Invoice $33,574 $29,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,407
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,315
Model Year20062009
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-17
Total Price$38,060$31,873
Adjustments for Features-7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,280$31,873
Total Invoice$33,574$29,571
Adjustments for Features-6880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,886$29,571

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062009
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear heater$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,850$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6880

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062009
ModelHighlanderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in103.0 in
Length184.6 in179.5 in
Width71.9 in70.1 in
Height67.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.0 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		39.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.6 ft368.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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