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Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,022

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $7,579

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,891

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $6,247

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelOutbackHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.6R LimitedLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,395 $40,915 $43,530
Base Invoice $31,227 $37,356 $39,744
Class II trailer hitch 550 699 699
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795    
Wheel-lip moldings 450    
Cargo net 70 49 49
Rear bumper protector 95 129 129
All-weather floor mats 72 200 200
Remote start 450 499 499
AWD   1,460 1,460
Driver Technology Package   1,525  
Floor mats   225 225
Class II trailer hitch 412 480 480
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663    
Wheel-lip moldings 337    
Cargo net 45 32 32
Rear bumper protector 61 89 89
All-weather floor mats 46 120 120
Remote start 337 310 310
AWD   1,333 1,333
Driver Technology Package   1,378  
Floor mats   140 140
Options (change) 4,777 4,786 3,261
Options (change) 3,814 3,882 2,504
Destination 850 900 900
Total Price $39,022 $46,601 $47,691
Total Invoice $35,891 $42,138 $43,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,249
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,044
Model Year201620162016
ModelOutbackHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.6R LimitedLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$39,022$46,601$47,691
Adjustments for Features0-1,330-2,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,022$45,271$45,661
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$390
Total Invoice$35,891$42,138$43,148
Adjustments for Features0-1,203-1,837
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,891$40,935$41,311
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$376

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201620162016
ModelOutbackHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.6R LimitedLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Intercom $25$25
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,710$9,040$9,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,330$2,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,203-1,837

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162016
ModelOutbackHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in109.8 in
Length189.6 in191.1 in
Width72.4 in75.8 in
Height66.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.542.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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