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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: $30,124

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $96

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,991

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackRAV4
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $28,450
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $26,601
Stability control 300      
Limited Package 2,700      
Cargo net 42 42 42 49
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Navigation system   2,000 2,000  
Floor mats       225
Roof rack crossbars       315
Stability control 275      
Limited Package 2,426      
Cargo net 28 28 28 35
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Navigation system   1,822 1,822  
Floor mats       140
Roof rack crossbars       210
Options (change) 3,280 2,280 2,097 789
Options (change) 2,881 2,002 1,883 505
Destination 645 645 645 885
Total Price $30,220 $33,920 $34,237 $30,124
Total Invoice $28,185 $31,442 $31,878 $27,991

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,014
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $841
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackRAV4
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6176hp I4
TransmissionT4M5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$30,220$33,920$34,237$30,124
Adjustments for Features-1,110-685-1,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,110$33,235$32,427$30,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,317$0
Total Invoice$28,185$31,442$31,878$27,991
Adjustments for Features-1,035-635-1,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,150$30,807$30,193$27,991
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,657$3,043$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2008200820082015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackRAV4
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist   $50
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,400$5,975$7,100$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,110$685$1,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,035-635-1,6850

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082015
ModelOutbackRAV4
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in104.7 in
Length188.7 in179.9 in
Width69.7 in72.6 in
Height63.2 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,436 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in48.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft373.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

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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