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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: $25,326

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $6,324

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,551

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $4,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072007
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimBaseSportLimited2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,880 $28,115 $30,810 $21,195
Base Invoice $22,141 $25,022 $27,421 $20,015
Extra Value Package V6 1,015      
Cold Weather Package 60 60    
AWD w/ third-row seat 3,310      
Floor mats 106 106 106  
Cargo net 49 49 49 46
Class II trailer hitch 390 390 390 295
Heated front seats 440   440  
Leather Package 2,285      
JBL 8 speakers 475      
Extra Value Package   815 960  
AWD   1,470 1,400  
Premium Package       2,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       42
Universal garage door opener       87
Rear spoiler       353
Extra Value Package V6 914      
Cold Weather Package 48 48    
AWD w/ third-row seat 2,946      
Floor mats 66 66 66  
Cargo net 34 34 34 30
Class II trailer hitch 280 280 280 192
Heated front seats 352   352  
Leather Package 1,828      
JBL 8 speakers 356      
Extra Value Package   734 864  
AWD   1,308 1,246  
Premium Package       2,256
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       28
Universal garage door opener       56
Rear spoiler       230
Options (change) 8,130 2,890 3,345 3,506
Options (change) 6,824 2,470 2,842 2,911
Destination 645 645 645 625
Total Price $33,655 $31,650 $34,800 $25,326
Total Invoice $29,610 $28,137 $30,908 $23,551

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,274
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,371
Model Year2007200720072007
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimBaseSportLimited2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6173hp H4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 8120, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17215/60-16
Total Price$33,655$31,650$34,800$25,326
Adjustments for Features-3,055-880-3,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,600$30,770$30,845$25,326
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$245$0
Total Invoice$29,610$28,137$30,908$23,551
Adjustments for Features-2,688-782-3,5130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,922$27,355$27,395$23,551
Cost Above Minimum$0$433$473$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2007200720072007
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimBaseSportLimited2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$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 $150 
Rear heater$150 $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$275$275 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input   $50
Cassette player$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player   $50
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 $600 
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900 
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 $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  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$8,100$5,925$9,000$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,055$880$3,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,688-782-3,5130

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072007
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 Weight3,935 lb.3,165 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

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Extra Value Package V6
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Mud guards75No
Sunroof900Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rear spoiler200Yes
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 Requested197579%
Total Not Requested53021%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD w/ third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed automatic0Yes
AWD0Yes
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
215 hp@5600
222 lb-ft@3600
1000Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rear heater150No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested100043%
Total Not Requested130057%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 Requested55031%
Total Not Requested120569%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35523%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested165047%
Total Not Requested187553%

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