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Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,465

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $359

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,267

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017201720172017
ModelOutbackOutbackRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2.5i3.6RSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $28,790 $32,185 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $26,919 $30,255 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491
Sunroof 1,445 1,445          
Limited Package 4,400 3,400          
Navigation system 1,550 1,550          
Universal garage door opener     349 349      
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation     1,310 1,310      
Roof rack crossbars     315 315 315 315 315
Cargo tray     100 100 100 100 100
Door sill trim plates         199 199  
Floor mats         225 225  
Sunroof 1,203 1,203          
Limited Package 4,056 3,207          
Navigation system 1,294 1,294          
Universal garage door opener     274 274      
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation     1,165 1,165      
Roof rack crossbars     210 210 210 210 210
Cargo tray     60 60 60 60 60
Door sill trim plates         179 179  
Floor mats         140 140  
Options (change) 7,395 6,395 2,074 2,074 839 839 415
Options (change) 6,553 5,704 1,709 1,709 589 589 270
Destination 775 775 960 960 960 960 960
Total Price $31,465 $35,465 $31,824 $35,219 $32,704 $35,829 $36,125
Total Invoice $29,267 $32,939 $29,588 $32,924 $30,446 $33,537 $33,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,376
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,255
Model Year2012201220172017201720172017
ModelOutbackOutbackRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2.5i3.6RSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4256hp H6176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4
TransmissionM6T5T6CVTT6CVTT6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9576, 11576, 11?, 6?, 6576, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$31,465$35,465$31,824$35,219$32,704$35,829$36,125
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,200-3,150-2,615-4,165-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,465$34,515$30,624$32,069$30,089$31,664$32,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$535$1,980$0$1,575$2,686
Total Invoice$29,267$32,939$29,588$32,924$30,446$33,537$33,721
Adjustments for Features0-882-1,116-2,945-2,434-3,899-3,127
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,267$32,057$28,472$29,979$28,012$29,638$30,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$460$1,967$0$1,626$2,582

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2012201220172017201720172017
ModelOutbackOutbackRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2.5i3.6RSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 $1100
CVT   $1000 $1000 
AWD$1700$1700 $1700 $1700 
FWD  $0 $0 $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100
Heated steering wheel      $100
Power liftgate    $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Around view cameras      $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan      $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Trailer sway control    $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40$40 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125     
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25     
Exterior 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750$750
Spotter mirror(s)  $50    
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900     
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100     
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350   
Chrome-coated alloy wheels    $600$600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100    
Total Value of Features$4,025$4,975$5,225$7,175$6,640$8,190$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,200$3,150$2,615$4,165$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-882-1,116-2,945-2,434-3,899-3,127

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122017
ModelOutbackRAV4
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in104.7 in
Length188.2 in183.5 in
Width71.7 in72.6 in
Height65.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft373.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Cargo tray40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested246557%
Total Not Requested187543%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested160046%
Total Not Requested187554%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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