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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: $38,744

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,824

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimLimited Platinum2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,200 $36,090
Base Invoice $41,268 $33,675
AWD 1,460  
All-weather floor mats 249 81
Floor mats 229  
Cargo net 49 68
Rear bumper protector 139 98
Remote start 499 455
Class II trailer hitch 699 619
Door sill trim plates   53
Universal garage door opener   120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
AWD 1,333  
All-weather floor mats 145 52
Floor mats 139  
Cargo net 35 44
Rear bumper protector 99 63
Remote start 320 341
Class II trailer hitch 530 464
Door sill trim plates   34
Universal garage door opener   78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Options (change) 3,324 1,739
Options (change) 2,601 1,234
Destination 995 915
Total Price $49,519 $38,744
Total Invoice $44,864 $35,824

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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: $7,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,408
Model Year20182018
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimLimited Platinum2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$49,519$38,744
Adjustments for Features-2,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,614$38,744
Total Invoice$44,864$35,824
Adjustments for Features-2,6320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,232$35,824

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimLimited Platinum2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$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 
Around view cameras$500 
Backup collision intervention $150
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Perimeter scan$25 
Rearview camera $200
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$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 
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$9,865$6,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6320

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelHighlanderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.9 in
Length192.5 in180.9 in
Width75.8 in70.7 in
Height68.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,653 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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