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Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,060

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $2,044

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,758

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderWRXWRX
TrimSportLimitedLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $31,595 $40,895
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $29,708 $38,587
Leather seating surfaces 1,490      
Automatic climate control, front 375      
Satellite radio 449 449    
Floor mats 185 275    
Universal garage door opener 125   111 111
Wiper de-icer 60      
Sunroof 850      
Extra Value Package 6 2,475      
Third-row seat 1,090      
Larger rear spoiler   200    
Extra Value Package 8   3,280    
Navigation Package     2,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     233 233
Door sill trim plates     161  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler       0
Leather seating surfaces 1,192      
Automatic climate control, front 300      
Satellite radio 359 359    
Floor mats 120 180    
Universal garage door opener 100   72 72
Wiper de-icer 48      
Sunroof 680      
Extra Value Package 6 2,228      
Third-row seat 872      
Larger rear spoiler   160    
Extra Value Package 8   2,952    
Navigation Package     1,863  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     151 151
Door sill trim plates     104  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler       0
Options (change) 7,099 4,204 2,605 344
Options (change) 5,899 3,651 2,190 223
Destination 745 745 860 860
Total Price $37,104 $38,019 $35,060 $42,099
Total Invoice $33,052 $34,158 $32,758 $39,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,514
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $110
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderWRXWRX
TrimSportLimitedLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT5T5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$37,104$38,019$35,060$42,099
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-205-1,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,104$36,369$34,855$40,619
Cost Above Minimum$735$0$0$5,764
Total Invoice$33,052$34,158$32,758$39,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,482-192-1,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,052$32,676$32,566$38,275
Cost Above Minimum$376$0$0$5,709

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderWRXWRX
TrimSportLimitedLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential   $275
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200
Hood scoop  $100$100
Larger rear spoiler$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$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 recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,205$6,855$5,410$6,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$205$1,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,482-192-1,395

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20092018
ModelHighlanderWRX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in104.3 in
Length188.4 in180.9 in
Width75.2 in70.7 in
Height68.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.3,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in53.1 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 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft312.0 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
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested67550%
Total Not Requested67550%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

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

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