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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: $35,465

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $871

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,001

Toyota Avalon Touring   
Difference: $938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelOutbackAvalonAvalonAvalon
Trim3.6RTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $29,575 $31,625 $34,665
Base Invoice $26,460 $26,423 $27,829 $30,504
Limited Package 3,400      
Navigation system 1,550 4,155 2,940 2,000
Sunroof 1,445      
Preferred Accessory Package   347 347 347
Stability control   650 650 650
Heated front seats   440 440  
Satellite radio   449 449 449
Limited Package 3,207      
Navigation system 1,294 3,391 2,405 1,700
Sunroof 1,203      
Preferred Accessory Package   236 236 236
Stability control   520 520 520
Heated front seats   352 352  
Satellite radio   359 359 359
Options (change) 6,395 6,041 4,826 3,446
Options (change) 5,704 4,858 3,872 2,815
Destination 775 720 720 720
Total Price $35,465 $36,336 $37,171 $38,831
Total Invoice $32,939 $32,001 $32,421 $34,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,681
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,694
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelOutbackAvalonAvalonAvalon
Trim3.6RTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6268hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9360, 12360, 12360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$35,465$36,336$37,171$38,831
Adjustments for Features-3,260-4500-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,205$35,886$37,171$37,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,285$1,170
Total Invoice$32,939$32,001$32,421$34,039
Adjustments for Features-3,028-3960-1,556
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,911$31,605$32,421$32,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$816$878

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelOutbackAvalonAvalonAvalon
Trim3.6RTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr 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
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
USB port$25   
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
Compass$0 $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,690$2,880$2,430$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,260$450$0$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,028-3960-1,556

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122008
ModelOutbackAvalon
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in111.0 in
Length188.2 in197.2 in
Width71.7 in72.8 in
Height65.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
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 port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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 Requested260075%
Total Not Requested87525%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Touring

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
JBL, 360W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172580%
Total Not Requested42520%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 360W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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