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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: $29,989

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,063

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,793

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimSELimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $27,895
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $26,005
3.5L V6 1,155    
Roof rack crossbars 229 229  
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
Floor mats 315 315  
Cargo net 49 49 46
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     87
Rear spoiler     353
4-speed automatic     800
3.5L V6 1,054    
Roof rack crossbars 150 150  
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
Floor mats 200 200  
Cargo net 34 34 30
AWD 1,324 1,324  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     56
Rear spoiler     230
4-speed automatic     728
Options (change) 3,397 2,242 1,469
Options (change) 2,887 1,833 1,163
Destination 810 810 625
Total Price $37,052 $38,797 $29,989
Total Invoice $33,684 $35,278 $27,793

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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: $3,143
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,327
Model Year201220122006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimSELimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT5T5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19215/60-16
Total Price$37,052$38,797$29,989
Adjustments for Features-3,920-4,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,132$33,902$29,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$770$0
Total Invoice$33,684$35,278$27,793
Adjustments for Features-3,564-4,4510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,120$30,827$27,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$707$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimSELimited2.5 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 
Power liftgate$350$350 
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 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
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 
Total Value of Features$9,115$10,090$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,920$4,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,564-4,4510

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122006
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 Weight4,266 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
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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