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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: $31,927

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $4,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimSELimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,695 $35,595 $27,795
3.5L V6 1,155    
Floor mats 315 315  
Cargo net 49 49 68
Roof rack crossbars 229 229 181
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Door sill trim plates     53
Rear bumper protector     98
Universal garage door opener     120
Cargo cover     172
Power liftgate     450
Eyesight Package     1,695
3.5L V6 1,054    
Floor mats 200 200  
Cargo net 34 34 44
Roof rack crossbars 150 150 117
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
AWD 1,324 1,324  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Door sill trim plates     34
Rear bumper protector     63
Universal garage door opener     78
Cargo cover     111
Power liftgate     413
Eyesight Package     1,412
Options (change) 3,397 2,242 3,082
Options (change) 2,887 1,833 2,430
Destination 810 810 1,050
Total Price $36,902 $38,647 $31,927

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,668
Model Year201120112021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimSELimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionT5T5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19225/60-17
Total Price$36,902$38,647$31,927
Adjustments for Features-440-1,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,462$37,132$31,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120112021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimSELimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Proximity key $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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
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
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Sunroof$900$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 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$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$7,765$8,840$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$1,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-400-1,3780

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112021
ModelHighlanderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in105.1 in
Length188.4 in182.1 in
Width75.2 in71.5 in
Height68.1 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,266 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.4 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 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested37517%
Total Not Requested185083%

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