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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: $34,980

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $639

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,416

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $1,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimSportLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $33,095
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $30,927
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Cold Weather Package 60    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Floor mats 185 275  
Universal garage door opener 125   76
Remote start 529 529 445
Power liftgate 400 400  
Sunroof 850 850  
Heated front seats   440  
Door sill trim plates     38
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Rear bumper protector     95
Cargo cover     182
AWD 1,290 1,290  
Cold Weather Package 48    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Floor mats 120 180  
Universal garage door opener 100   49
Remote start 380 380 333
Power liftgate 320 320  
Sunroof 680 680  
Heated front seats   352  
Door sill trim plates     24
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Rear bumper protector     61
Cargo cover     118
Options (change) 5,464 3,944 1,035
Options (change) 4,430 3,202 714
Destination 745 745 850
Total Price $35,619 $37,589 $34,980
Total Invoice $31,416 $33,228 $32,491

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,684
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $104
Model Year200820082015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimSportLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT5T5CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$35,619$37,589$34,980
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-1,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,619$36,014$33,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$31,416$33,228$32,491
Adjustments for Features0-1,392-971
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,416$31,836$31,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$420$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimSportLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo tray  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,765$7,340$6,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,392-971

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082015
ModelHighlanderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.9 in
Length188.4 in180.9 in
Width75.2 in70.7 in
Height68.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.5 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft374.7 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 2.0XT Touring

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

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