2020 Subaru Forester vs 2021 Toyota Highlander

2020 Subaru Forester
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2021 Toyota Highlander
$35,085MSRP
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$35,085MSRP
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MSRP

$24,495

MSRP

$35,085

Listings

195

Listings

236

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10

Pros

  • Great ride quality

  • Comfortable

  • Spacious

Cons

  • Uninspired styling

  • Underwhelming base engine

  • Outdated technology

2020 Subaru Forester Reviews Summary

2021 Toyota Highlander Reviews Summary

Toyota hardly needs any help selling three-row Highlanders. It already sits close to the top of the sales charts for its segment, and few vehicles carry the name recognition as the Highlander, which enters into its 20th year of production.

But the three-row marketplace is a competitive one, and even after a 2020 redesign, Toyota would be foolish to rest on its laurels. As such, the Highlander enters this year with additional safety-feature technology listed as standard equipment.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.5L 182 hp H4

Engine

3.5L 295 hp V6

Drive Train

AWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

8

Horsepower

182 hp @ 5800 rpm

Horsepower

295 hp @ 6600 rpm

MPG City

26

MPG City

20

MPG Highway

33

MPG Highway

28
2020 Subaru Forester
2020 Subaru Forester
$24,495MSRP
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2021 Toyota Highlander
2021 Toyota Highlander
$35,085MSRP
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2020 Subaru Forester
$24,495MSRP
Overview
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2021 Toyota Highlander
$35,085MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$24,495
$35,085
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.8

4.9

Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Great ride quality

  • Comfortable

  • Spacious

Cons

  • Uninspired styling

  • Underwhelming base engine

  • Outdated technology

Summary

Toyota hardly needs any help selling three-row Highlanders. It already sits close to the top of the sales charts for its segment, and few vehicles carry the name recognition as the Highlander, which enters into its 20th year of production.

But the three-row marketplace is a competitive one, and even after a 2020 redesign, Toyota would be foolish to rest on its laurels. As such, the Highlander enters this year with additional safety-feature technology listed as standard equipment.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.5L 182 hp H4
3.5L 295 hp V6
Drive Train
AWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
8
Horsepower
182 hp @ 5800 rpm
295 hp @ 6600 rpm
MPG City
26
20
MPG Highway
33
28

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