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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: $29,943

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,247

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,763

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimSportLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,519 $33,220 $27,895
Base Invoice $26,635 $29,897 $26,005
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Floor mats 185 275  
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Extra Value Package 4 865    
Third-row seat 1,031    
Heated front seats   440  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     87
Rear spoiler     353
4-speed automatic     800
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Floor mats 120 180  
Sunroof 680 680  
AWD 1,305 1,305  
Extra Value Package 4 778    
Third-row seat 825    
Heated front seats   352  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     56
Rear spoiler     230
4-speed automatic     728
Options (change) 5,871 3,015 1,423
Options (change) 4,900 2,517 1,133
Destination 800 800 625
Total Price $36,190 $37,035 $29,943
Total Invoice $32,335 $33,214 $27,763

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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: $2,627
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,338
Model Year201020102006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimSportLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT5T5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19215/60-16
Total Price$36,190$37,035$29,943
Adjustments for Features-3,620-3,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,570$33,240$29,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0
Total Invoice$32,335$33,214$27,763
Adjustments for Features-3,234-3,4030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,101$29,811$27,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$710$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201020102006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimSportLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
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 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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$8,940$9,115$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,620$3,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,234-3,4030

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102006
ModelHighlanderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in99.4 in
Length188.4 in176.6 in
Width75.2 in68.3 in
Height68.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in33.7 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 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package 4
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated mirrors25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested55047%
Total Not Requested62553%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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