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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: $3,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,496

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $2,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelOutbackHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 XTSportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,595 $29,519 $33,220
Base Invoice $26,641 $26,635 $29,897
Limited Package 2,400    
Universal garage door opener 77 125  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Navigation system 2,000    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200    
Towing Prep Package   220 220
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Wiper de-icer   60  
Floor mats   185 275
Sunroof   850  
Automatic climate control, front   375  
AWD   1,450 1,450
Extra Value Package 6   2,915  
Third-row seat   1,031  
Extra Value Package 8     3,400
Limited Package 2,144    
Universal garage door opener 50 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Navigation system 1,823    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094    
Towing Prep Package   176 176
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Wiper de-icer   48  
Floor mats   120 180
Sunroof   680  
Automatic climate control, front   300  
AWD   1,305 1,305
Extra Value Package 6   2,624  
Third-row seat   825  
Extra Value Package 8     3,060
Options (change) 5,860 8,701 5,345
Options (change) 5,230 7,370 4,721
Destination 625 800 800
Total Price $35,080 $39,020 $39,365
Total Invoice $32,496 $34,805 $35,418

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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 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $362
Model Year200620102010
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$39,020$39,365
Adjustments for Features0-2,100-3,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,080$36,920$35,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,205$0
Total Invoice$32,496$34,805$35,418
Adjustments for Features0-1,873-3,284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,496$32,932$32,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$798$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200620102010
ModelOutbackHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 XTSportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
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 automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$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$6,125$8,225$9,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,100$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,873-3,284

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062010
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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170055%
Total Not Requested140045%

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