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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: $35,080

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $2,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,496

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelOutbackHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 XTSportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,595 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $26,641 $26,241 $29,281
Limited Package 2,400    
Universal garage door opener 77 125  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Navigation system 2,000 2,530 2,505
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200    
Cold Weather Package   60  
Towing Prep Package   220 220
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
Limited Package 2,144    
Universal garage door opener 50 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Navigation system 1,823 2,118 2,099
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094    
Cold Weather Package   48  
Towing Prep Package   176 176
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) 5,860 7,285 5,740
Options (change) 5,230 6,024 4,777
Destination 625 745 745
Total Price $35,080 $37,440 $39,385
Total Invoice $32,496 $33,010 $34,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $831
Model Year200620082008
ModelOutbackHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 XTSportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$35,080$37,440$39,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,080$35,915$36,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$32,496$33,010$34,803
Adjustments for Features0-1,345-2,474
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,496$31,665$32,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$664

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200620082008
ModelOutbackHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 XTSportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
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
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,100$7,625$8,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,345-2,474

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062008
ModelOutbackHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in109.8 in
Length188.7 in188.4 in
Width69.7 in75.2 in
Height63.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,565 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 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
33.5 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.542.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested115050%
Total Not Requested115050%

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%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
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%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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