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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: $32,084

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,114

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,750

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimSportLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $28,195
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $26,409
Cold Weather Package 60    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Floor mats 185 275  
Universal garage door opener 125   82
Remote start 529 529 432
Satellite radio 449 449 453
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 1,800
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Heated front seats   440  
Rear bumper protector     78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Cargo cover     166
Cold Weather Package 48    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Floor mats 120 180  
Universal garage door opener 100   54
Remote start 380 380 324
Satellite radio 359 359 340
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 1,650
Sunroof 680 680  
AWD 1,290 1,290  
Heated front seats   352  
Rear bumper protector     51
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Cargo cover     108
Options (change) 8,043 6,498 3,194
Options (change) 6,587 5,340 2,646
Destination 745 745 695
Total Price $38,198 $40,143 $32,084
Total Invoice $33,573 $35,366 $29,750

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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: $4,794
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,663
Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimSportLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$38,198$40,143$32,084
Adjustments for Features-1,320-2,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,878$37,248$32,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$0
Total Invoice$33,573$35,366$29,750
Adjustments for Features-1,160-2,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,413$32,816$29,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$403$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimSportLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Hood scoop  $100
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,740$8,315$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,320$2,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,160-2,5500

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelHighlanderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.0 in
Length188.4 in179.5 in
Width75.2 in70.1 in
Height68.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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