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Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,608

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $1,303

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,514

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelOutbackOutbackHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,495 $35,695 $30,460 $37,890
Base Invoice $30,150 $33,066 $27,108 $33,944
Cargo net 42 42 49 49
Class II trailer hitch 369 369 390 390
Universal garage door opener 77      
Navigation system 2,000   2,000 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Value Package     560  
Towing Prep Package     160  
Side curtain airbags     650  
Cargo mat     91 91
Floor mats     106 106
Heated front seats     440  
Leather seating surfaces     1,400  
Cargo net 28 28 34 34
Class II trailer hitch 240 240 280 280
Universal garage door opener 50      
Navigation system 1,823   1,700 1,700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Value Package     504  
Towing Prep Package     128  
Side curtain airbags     559  
Cargo mat     58 58
Floor mats     66 66
Heated front seats     352  
Leather seating surfaces     1,120  
Options (change) 2,488 594 5,846 2,636
Options (change) 2,141 387 4,801 2,138
Destination 625 625 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $35,608 $36,914 $36,911 $38,531
Total Invoice $32,916 $34,078 $32,514 $34,087

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,028
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $268
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelOutbackOutbackHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H6250hp H6215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionT5T5A5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$35,608$36,914$36,911$38,531
Adjustments for Features-725-1,1750-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,883$35,739$36,911$38,331
Cost Above Minimum$0$856$0$1,420
Total Invoice$32,916$34,078$32,514$34,087
Adjustments for Features-670-1,0850-177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,246$32,993$32,514$33,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$747$0$1,396

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelOutbackOutbackHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed automatic  $900 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear heater  $150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Cassette player  $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,175$5,625$4,450$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$1,175$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-670-1,0850-177

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062006
ModelOutbackHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in106.9 in
Length188.7 in184.6 in
Width69.7 in71.9 in
Height63.2 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,321 lb.3,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.539.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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