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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: $35,784

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,414

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,178

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $1,074

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelOutbackAvalonAvalonAvalon
Trim3.6RXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $36,500 $37,700 $41,100
Base Invoice $26,460 $32,852 $33,931 $36,991
Limited Package 3,400      
Sunroof 1,445      
Navigation system 1,550      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 379 379 379
Bodyside moldings   209 209 209
Floor mats   225 225 225
Limited Package 3,207      
Sunroof 1,203      
Navigation system 1,294      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 250 250 250
Bodyside moldings   125 125 125
Floor mats   140 140 140
Options (change) 6,714 813 813 813
Options (change) 5,943 515 515 515
Destination 775 885 885 885
Total Price $35,784 $38,198 $39,398 $42,798
Total Invoice $33,178 $34,252 $35,331 $38,391

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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: $2,014
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $715
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelOutbackAvalonAvalonAvalon
Trim3.6RXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6268hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 9?, 9785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$35,784$38,198$39,398$42,798
Adjustments for Features0-400-1,400-3,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,784$37,798$37,998$39,523
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200$1,725
Total Invoice$33,178$34,252$35,331$38,391
Adjustments for Features0-359-1,255-2,938
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,178$33,893$34,076$35,453
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$183$1,560

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelOutbackAvalonAvalonAvalon
Trim3.6RXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimited
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat $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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
LED headlights  $1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   $600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,215$5,615$6,615$8,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$1,400$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-359-1,255-2,938

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122017
ModelOutbackAvalon
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in111.0 in
Length188.2 in195.3 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height65.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.3,461 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft316.0 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 radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested270078%
Total Not Requested77522%
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 Avalon XLE Premium

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLE Touring

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

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

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