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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: $36,049

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,598

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,459

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,595 $34,295
Base Invoice $32,498 $32,028
AWD 1,450  
Floor mats 315  
Cargo net 49 90
Roof rack crossbars 229 199
Bodyside moldings 199  
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Rear bumper protector   95
Cargo cover   182
AWD 1,324  
Floor mats 200  
Cargo net 34 58
Roof rack crossbars 150 117
Bodyside moldings 125  
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Rear bumper protector   61
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 2,242 879
Options (change) 1,833 556
Destination 810 875
Total Price $38,647 $36,049
Total Invoice $35,141 $33,459

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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: $3,508
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,527
Model Year20112017
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$38,647$36,049
Adjustments for Features0-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,647$35,139
Total Invoice$35,141$33,459
Adjustments for Features0-845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,141$32,614

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112017
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable second-row console$200 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,590$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-845

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112017
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 Weight4,266 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 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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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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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