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Subaru Legacy vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,239

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $4,981

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,888

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $2,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelLegacyHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5GT LimitedSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,895 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $27,013 $26,241 $29,281
Rear spoiler 389    
Universal garage door opener 77 125  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Navigation system 2,000 2,530 2,505
Cold Weather Package   60  
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Floor mats   185 275
Sunroof   850 850
AWD   1,450 1,450
Heated front seats     440
Rear spoiler 292    
Universal garage door opener 50 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Navigation system 1,719 2,118 2,099
Cold Weather Package   48  
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Floor mats   120 180
Sunroof   680 680
AWD   1,290 1,290
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 2,649 7,065 5,520
Options (change) 2,180 5,848 4,601
Destination 695 745 745
Total Price $32,239 $37,220 $39,165
Total Invoice $29,888 $32,834 $34,627

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,151
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $449
Model Year200920082008
ModelLegacyHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5GT LimitedSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$32,239$37,220$39,165
Adjustments for Features0-2,830-4,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,239$34,390$34,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$370
Total Invoice$29,888$32,834$34,627
Adjustments for Features0-2,497-3,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,888$30,337$30,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$395

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920082008
ModelLegacyHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5GT LimitedSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,050$6,880$8,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,830$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,497-3,895

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Legacy vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092008
ModelLegacyHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in109.8 in
Length186.2 in188.4 in
Width68.1 in75.2 in
Height56.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,435 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		11.4 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		11.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		11.495.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Legacy vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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