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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: $37,871

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,907

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $7,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimLimited Platinum2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,680 $33,795
Base Invoice $38,968 $31,569
AWD 1,460  
All-weather floor mats 200 72
Floor mats 225  
Cargo net 49 90
Rear bumper protector 129 95
Remote start 499 445
Class II trailer hitch 699 634
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,395
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Cargo cover   182
AWD 1,333  
All-weather floor mats 120 46
Floor mats 140  
Cargo net 32 58
Rear bumper protector 89 61
Remote start 310 333
Class II trailer hitch 480 475
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,195
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 3,261 3,226
Options (change) 2,504 2,488
Destination 885 850
Total Price $46,826 $37,871
Total Invoice $42,357 $34,907

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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: $5,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,185
Model Year20152016
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimLimited Platinum2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$46,826$37,871
Adjustments for Features-3,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,216$37,871
Total Invoice$42,357$34,907
Adjustments for Features-3,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,092$34,907

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152016
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimLimited Platinum2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Intercom$25 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,715$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2650

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152016
ModelHighlanderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.9 in
Length191.1 in180.9 in
Width75.8 in70.7 in
Height68.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.0 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

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