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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: $30,339

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $20,802

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Model Year20212006
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimPlatinum2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,240 $27,895
Floor mats 229  
Cargo net 49 46
All-weather floor mats 249 55
Class II trailer hitch 699 295
AWD 1,460  
Universal garage door opener   87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
Floor mats 139  
Cargo net 35 30
All-weather floor mats 145 33
Class II trailer hitch 530 192
AWD 1,333  
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 2,686 1,819
Options (change) 2,182 1,388
Destination 1,215 625
Total Price $51,141 $30,339

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,692
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,359
Model Year20212006
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimPlatinum2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20215/60-16
Total Price$51,141$30,339
Adjustments for Features-11,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,031$30,339

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212006
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimPlatinum2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Perimeter scan$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Lockable center differential$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
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 
Aux input$50 
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 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$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 
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
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$16,580$5,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7380

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212006
ModelHighlanderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in99.4 in
Length194.9 in176.6 in
Width76.0 in68.3 in
Height68.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,330 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 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
16.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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