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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: $31,006

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimBaseSportLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,880 $28,115 $30,810 $27,795
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 68
Class II trailer hitch 390 390 390 619
Heated front seats 440      
Leather Package 2,285      
JBL 8 speakers 475      
Extra Value Package   815    
AWD   1,470 1,400  
Sunroof     900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245
All Weather Package       500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       55
Universal garage door opener       120
Cargo cover       172
Fog lights       382
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 44
Class II trailer hitch 280 280 280 464
Heated front seats 352      
Leather Package 1,828      
JBL 8 speakers 356      
Extra Value Package   734    
AWD   1,308 1,246  
Sunroof     720  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158
All Weather Package       417
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       35
Universal garage door opener       78
Cargo cover       111
Fog lights       286
Options (change) 8,130 2,890 2,845 2,161
Options (change) 6,824 2,470 2,346 1,593
Destination 645 645 645 1,050
Total Price $33,655 $31,650 $34,300 $31,006

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,524
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,228
Model Year2007200720072021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimBaseSportLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionA5A5A5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17225/60-17
Total Price$33,655$31,650$34,300$31,006
Adjustments for Features-2,1750-1,775-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,480$31,650$32,525$28,956
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$1,045$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2007200720072021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimBaseSportLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150 
Rear heater$150 $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Cassette player$50$50$50 
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio   $200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 $25
Compass  $0$0
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Trip computer   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 $600 
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 $125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $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$6,875$4,700$6,475$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,175$0$1,775$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9140-1,574-175

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072021
ModelHighlanderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in105.1 in
Length184.6 in182.1 in
Width71.9 in71.5 in
Height67.9 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in39.4 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 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Extra Value Package V6
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested243097%
Total Not Requested753%
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
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear heater150No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested127555%
Total Not Requested102545%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested70540%
Total Not Requested105060%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested1555100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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