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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: $34,265

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $17,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimPlatinum2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,240 $29,895
All-weather floor mats 249 69
Floor mats 229  
Cargo net 49 48
Rear bumper protector 139 78
Remote start 499 432
Class II trailer hitch 699 468
AWD 1,460  
Navigation system   1,000
Universal garage door opener   93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo cover   166
Bodyside moldings   240
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Wheel-lip moldings   453
All-weather floor mats 145 39
Floor mats 139  
Cargo net 35 31
Rear bumper protector 99 51
Remote start 320 324
Class II trailer hitch 530 351
AWD 1,333  
Navigation system   888
Universal garage door opener   61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo cover   108
Bodyside moldings   156
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Options (change) 3,324 3,595
Options (change) 2,601 2,741
Destination 1,215 775
Total Price $51,779 $34,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,619
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,274
Model Year20212012
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimPlatinum2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT8T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20225/55-17
Total Price$51,779$34,265
Adjustments for Features-7,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,884$34,265

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212012
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimPlatinum2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
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 
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 
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 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Perimeter scan$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
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 moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Intercom$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
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 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Total Value of Features$13,665$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5820

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212012
ModelHighlanderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in103.0 in
Length194.9 in179.5 in
Width76.0 in70.1 in
Height68.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,330 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in38.0 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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