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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: $34,660

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $665

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,628

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,460 $33,095
Base Invoice $27,108 $30,927
Side curtain airbags 650  
Value Package 560  
Heated front seats 440  
Leather seating surfaces 1,400  
Floor mats 106  
Cargo net 49 90
Class II trailer hitch 390 634
Roof rack crossbars   199
Universal garage door opener   76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Cargo cover   182
Side curtain airbags 559  
Value Package 504  
Heated front seats 352  
Leather seating surfaces 1,120  
Floor mats 66  
Cargo net 34 58
Class II trailer hitch 280 475
Roof rack crossbars   117
Universal garage door opener   49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 3,595 1,380
Options (change) 2,915 946
Destination 605 850
Total Price $34,660 $35,325
Total Invoice $30,628 $32,723

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,018
Model Year20062015
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionA5CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-18
Total Price$34,660$35,325
Adjustments for Features0-3,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,660$31,965
Total Invoice$30,628$32,723
Adjustments for Features0-3,113
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,628$29,610

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062015
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear heater$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
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 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,800$7,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,113

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062015
ModelHighlanderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in103.9 in
Length184.6 in180.9 in
Width71.9 in70.7 in
Height67.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.5 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		39.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.6 ft374.7 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 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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