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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: $38,596

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,562

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimLimited Platinum2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,680 $34,295
Base Invoice $38,968 $32,028
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   1,595
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   1,366
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 3,261 3,426
Options (change) 2,504 2,659
Destination 885 875
Total Price $46,826 $38,596
Total Invoice $42,357 $35,562

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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: $6,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,501
Model Year20152017
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimLimited Platinum2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$46,826$38,596
Adjustments for Features-1,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,396$38,596
Total Invoice$42,357$35,562
Adjustments for Features-1,2940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,063$35,562

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152017
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 
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
Backup collision intervention $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 
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$8,565$7,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2940

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152017
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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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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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
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
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 Requested202573%
Total Not Requested75027%

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