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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: $32,795

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,832

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,411

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimSELimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,560 $37,950 $29,995
Base Invoice $31,553 $34,649 $28,084
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL 1,015    
Floor mats 280 280  
Cargo net 49 49 48
Roof rack crossbars 229 229 195
Bodyside moldings 199 199 240
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Navigation system     1,000
Rear bumper protector     78
Universal garage door opener     93
Cargo cover     166
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL 903    
Floor mats 175 175  
Cargo net 32 32 31
Roof rack crossbars 150 150 117
Bodyside moldings 125 125 156
AWD 1,325 1,325  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Navigation system     888
Rear bumper protector     51
Universal garage door opener     61
Cargo cover     108
Options (change) 3,222 2,207 2,005
Options (change) 2,710 1,807 1,532
Destination 845 845 795
Total Price $38,627 $41,002 $32,795
Total Invoice $35,108 $37,301 $30,411

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,327
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,329
Model Year201320132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimSELimited2.5 XT Touring
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?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$38,627$41,002$32,795
Adjustments for Features-1,505-2,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,122$38,547$32,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0
Total Invoice$35,108$37,301$30,411
Adjustments for Features-1,368-2,2330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,740$35,068$30,411
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,328$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderForester
TrimSELimited2.5 XT Touring
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 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo tray  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$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 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
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 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
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$150 
Total Value of Features$7,190$8,140$5,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,505$2,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,368-2,2330

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132013
ModelHighlanderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.0 in
Length188.4 in169.5 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
Toyota Highlander SE

Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL
FeatureValueRequested?
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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