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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: $38,428

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $13,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212014
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimPlatinum2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,240 $32,995
AWD 1,460  
All-weather floor mats 249 72
Floor mats 229  
Cargo net 49 87
Rear bumper protector 139 92
Remote start 499 436
Class II trailer hitch 699 622
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,400
Door sill trim plates   36
Universal garage door opener   74
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Cargo cover   182
AC power outlet   409
AWD 1,333  
All-weather floor mats 145 46
Floor mats 139  
Cargo net 35 56
Rear bumper protector 99 59
Remote start 320 328
Class II trailer hitch 530 466
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,087
Door sill trim plates   23
Universal garage door opener   48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Cargo cover   118
AC power outlet   306
Options (change) 3,324 4,608
Options (change) 2,601 3,665
Destination 1,215 825
Total Price $51,779 $38,428

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,106
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,897
Model Year20212014
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimPlatinum2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20225/55-18
Total Price$51,779$38,428
Adjustments for Features-5,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,534$38,428

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212014
ModelHighlanderForester
TrimPlatinum2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Perimeter scan$25 
Rearview camera $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector $200
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 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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 
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$11,315$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3870

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212014
ModelHighlanderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in103.9 in
Length194.9 in180.9 in
Width76.0 in70.7 in
Height68.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,330 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.5 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 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%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested155074%
Total Not Requested55026%

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