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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: $37,976

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,507

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,057

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimSportLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $36,090
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $33,675
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Wiper de-icer 60    
Floor mats 185 275  
Universal garage door opener 125   120
Remote start 529 529 455
Power liftgate 400    
Sunroof 850    
Extra Value Package 6 2,475    
Third-row seat 1,090    
Extra Value Package 8   3,280  
Door sill trim plates     53
Rear bumper protector     98
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
AWD 1,305 1,305  
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Wiper de-icer 48    
Floor mats 120 180  
Universal garage door opener 100   78
Remote start 380 380 341
Power liftgate 320    
Sunroof 680    
Extra Value Package 6 2,228    
Third-row seat 872    
Extra Value Package 8   2,952  
Door sill trim plates     34
Rear bumper protector     63
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Options (change) 9,478 5,983 971
Options (change) 7,904 5,176 674
Destination 745 745 915
Total Price $39,483 $39,798 $37,976
Total Invoice $35,057 $35,683 $35,264

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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: $4,532
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,977
Model Year200920092018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimSportLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT5T5CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$39,483$39,798$37,976
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-4,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,483$38,498$33,966
Cost Above Minimum$985$0$0
Total Invoice$35,057$35,683$35,264
Adjustments for Features0-1,166-3,724
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,057$34,517$31,540
Cost Above Minimum$540$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920092018
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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$6,615$7,915$10,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$4,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,166-3,724

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092018
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.3,653 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested225073%
Total Not Requested85027%

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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