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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: $34,824

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,178

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,333

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,950 $33,095
Base Invoice $34,649 $30,927
AWD 1,450  
Floor mats 280  
Cargo net 49 90
Roof rack crossbars 229 199
Bodyside moldings 199  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Rear bumper protector   95
Cargo cover   182
AWD 1,325  
Floor mats 175  
Cargo net 32 58
Roof rack crossbars 150 117
Bodyside moldings 125  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Rear bumper protector   61
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 2,207 879
Options (change) 1,807 556
Destination 845 850
Total Price $41,002 $34,824
Total Invoice $37,301 $32,333

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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: $4,298
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,258
Model Year20132015
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$41,002$34,824
Adjustments for Features-1,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,122$34,824
Total Invoice$37,301$32,333
Adjustments for Features-1,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,591$32,333

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132015
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,640$5,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7100

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132015
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 in0.0 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 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 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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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