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Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Avalon Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Avalon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,419

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $818

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,122

Toyota Avalon Touring   
Difference: $747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelOutbackAvalonAvalonAvalon
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $29,575 $31,625 $34,665
Base Invoice $29,058 $26,423 $27,829 $30,504
Cargo net 42      
Rear spoiler 380      
Navigation system 2,000 4,155 2,940 2,000
Universal garage door opener 77      
Preferred Accessory Package   347 347 347
Heated front seats   440 440  
Cargo net 28      
Rear spoiler 285      
Navigation system 1,823 3,391 2,405 1,700
Universal garage door opener 50      
Preferred Accessory Package   236 236 236
Heated front seats   352 352  
Options (change) 2,499 4,942 3,727 2,347
Options (change) 2,186 3,979 2,993 1,936
Destination 625 720 720 720
Total Price $34,419 $35,237 $36,072 $37,732
Total Invoice $31,869 $31,122 $31,542 $33,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,053
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $416
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelOutbackAvalonAvalonAvalon
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6268hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6360, 12360, 12360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$34,419$35,237$36,072$37,732
Adjustments for Features-1,685-4500-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,734$34,787$36,072$35,957
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,285$1,170
Total Invoice$31,869$31,122$31,542$33,160
Adjustments for Features-1,560-3970-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,309$30,725$31,542$31,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$817$875

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelOutbackAvalonAvalonAvalon
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0 $0$0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,425$3,190$2,740$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,685$450$0$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,560-3970-1,560

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20062008
ModelOutbackAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in111.0 in
Length186.2 in197.2 in
Width69.7 in72.8 in
Height59.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
JBL, 360W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152571%
Total Not Requested62529%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 360W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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