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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: $31,155

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,712

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,760

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimLimited Platinum2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,680 $27,895
Base Invoice $38,968 $26,116
All-weather floor mats 200 55
Floor mats 225  
Cargo net 49 46
Rear bumper protector 129 72
Class II trailer hitch 699 299
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Cargo tray   75
Universal garage door opener   87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Satellite radio   445
All-weather floor mats 120 33
Floor mats 140  
Cargo net 32 30
Rear bumper protector 89 47
Class II trailer hitch 480 195
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Cargo tray   46
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 1,302 2,615
Options (change) 861 1,999
Destination 885 645
Total Price $44,867 $31,155
Total Invoice $40,714 $28,760

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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: $6,592
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,493
Model Year20152008
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimLimited Platinum2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$44,867$31,155
Adjustments for Features-7,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,747$31,155
Total Invoice$40,714$28,760
Adjustments for Features-6,4610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,253$28,760

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152008
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimLimited Platinum2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Intercom$25 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$12,740$5,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4610

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152008
ModelHighlanderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in99.4 in
Length191.1 in176.6 in
Width75.8 in68.3 in
Height68.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.7 ft357.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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