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Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,815

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $11,818

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,179

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $9,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimSportLimited2.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $22,095 $22,595 $29,095
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $20,982 $21,423 $27,405
Leather seating surfaces 1,490        
Floor mats 185 275      
Universal garage door opener 125   85 85 85
Remote start 529 529 400 400 400
Wiper de-icer 60        
Sunroof 850   1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio 449 449      
Automatic climate control, front 375        
Extra Value Package 6 2,475        
Third-row seat 1,090        
Extra Value Package 8   3,280      
Navigation Package     1,000 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     165 165 165
Rear bumper protector     71 71 71
Roof rack     249   229
Navigation system         1,000
Leather seating surfaces 1,192        
Floor mats 120 180      
Universal garage door opener 100   56 56 56
Remote start 380 380 300 300 300
Wiper de-icer 48        
Sunroof 680   888 888  
Satellite radio 359 359      
Automatic climate control, front 300        
Extra Value Package 6 2,228        
Third-row seat 872        
Extra Value Package 8   2,952      
Navigation Package     888 888  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     107 107 107
Rear bumper protector     46 46 46
Roof rack     162   149
Navigation system         888
Options (change) 7,628 4,533 2,970 2,721 1,950
Options (change) 6,279 3,871 2,447 2,285 1,546
Destination 745 745 750 750 750
Total Price $37,633 $38,348 $25,815 $26,066 $31,795
Total Invoice $33,432 $34,378 $24,179 $24,458 $29,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,913
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,884
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimSportLimited2.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6148hp H4148hp H4265hp H4
TransmissionT5T5CVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19205/50-17205/50-17235/45-17
Total Price$37,633$38,348$25,815$26,066$31,795
Adjustments for Features-1,795-3,445-825-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,838$34,903$24,990$25,216$31,795
Cost Above Minimum$935$0$0$226$6,805
Total Invoice$33,432$34,378$24,179$24,458$29,701
Adjustments for Features-1,595-3,088-773-7980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,837$31,290$23,406$23,660$29,701
Cost Above Minimum$547$0$0$254$6,295

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimSportLimited2.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350   
Proximity key $250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Removable second-row console$200$200   
Roof rack  $300 $300
Roof rails$250$250 $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear HVAC unit $400   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop    $100
Larger rear spoiler$200    
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25 
Traffic information  $25$25 
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass  $0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,640$7,290$4,670$4,695$3,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,795$3,445$825$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,595-3,088-773-7980

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20092012
ModelHighlanderImpreza / WRX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in104.1 in
Length188.4 in173.8 in
Width75.2 in68.5 in
Height68.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft322.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft322.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft349.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
205/50VR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Sport Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
205/50VR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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