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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: $33,065

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,599

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,460 $29,895
Base Invoice $27,108 $27,992
Side curtain airbags 650  
Value Package 560  
Floor mats 106  
Cargo net 49 48
Class II trailer hitch 390 468
Leather seating surfaces 1,400  
Heated front seats 440  
Navigation system 2,000 1,000
AWD 1,400  
Roof rack crossbars   195
Universal garage door opener   93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo cover   166
Bodyside moldings   240
Side curtain airbags 559  
Value Package 504  
Floor mats 66  
Cargo net 34 31
Class II trailer hitch 280 351
Leather seating surfaces 1,120  
Heated front seats 352  
Navigation system 1,700 888
AWD 1,246  
Roof rack crossbars   117
Universal garage door opener   61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo cover   108
Bodyside moldings   156
Options (change) 6,995 2,395
Options (change) 5,861 1,832
Destination 605 775
Total Price $38,060 $33,065
Total Invoice $33,574 $30,599

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,447
Model Year20062012
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-17
Total Price$38,060$33,065
Adjustments for Features0-510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,060$32,555
Total Invoice$33,574$30,599
Adjustments for Features0-472
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,574$30,127

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062012
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
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
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$5,550$6,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-472

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062012
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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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 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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