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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: $32,159

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,164

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,756

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimSELimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,695 $35,595 $28,195
Base Invoice $29,851 $32,498 $26,409
3.5L V6 1,155    
Floor mats 315 315  
Cargo net 49 49 46
Bodyside moldings 199 199 238
Navigation system 2,650 2,650 1,800
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Rear bumper protector     78
Universal garage door opener     82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Cargo cover     166
iPod integration     223
Satellite radio     453
3.5L V6 1,054    
Floor mats 200 200  
Cargo net 34 34 30
Bodyside moldings 125 125 155
Navigation system 2,359 2,359 1,650
AWD 1,324 1,324  
Rear bumper protector     51
Universal garage door opener     54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Cargo cover     108
iPod integration     145
Satellite radio     340
Options (change) 5,818 4,663 3,269
Options (change) 5,096 4,042 2,652
Destination 810 810 695
Total Price $39,323 $41,068 $32,159
Total Invoice $35,757 $37,350 $29,756

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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: $4,744
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,800
Model Year201120112009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimSELimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$39,323$41,068$32,159
Adjustments for Features-2,420-3,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,903$37,573$32,159
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0
Total Invoice$35,757$37,350$29,756
Adjustments for Features-2,201-3,1790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,556$34,171$29,756
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120112009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimSELimited2.5 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 
Power liftgate$350$350 
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
Surround sound  $250
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$600 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,790$8,865$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,420$3,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,201-3,1790

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112009
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 Weight4,266 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
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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