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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: $35,239

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $4,828

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,676

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $3,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelOutbackOutbackHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,495 $35,695 $35,595 $43,795
Base Invoice $30,150 $33,066 $32,498 $40,073
Cargo net 42 42 49 49
Universal garage door opener 77      
Navigation system 2,000   2,650 2,650
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Towing Prep Package     220  
Floor mats     315 315
Roof rack crossbars     229 229
Bodyside moldings     199 199
Cargo net 28 28 34 34
Universal garage door opener 50      
Navigation system 1,823   2,359 2,359
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Towing Prep Package     195  
Floor mats     200 200
Roof rack crossbars     150 150
Bodyside moldings     125 125
Options (change) 2,119 225 3,662 3,442
Options (change) 1,901 147 3,063 2,868
Destination 625 625 810 810
Total Price $35,239 $36,545 $40,067 $48,047
Total Invoice $32,676 $33,838 $36,371 $43,751

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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: $2,903
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,948
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelOutbackOutbackHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H6250hp H6270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT5T5T5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$35,239$36,545$40,067$48,047
Adjustments for Features0-450-1,925-3,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,239$36,095$38,142$44,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$856$0$6,405
Total Invoice$32,676$33,838$36,371$43,751
Adjustments for Features0-417-1,747-3,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,676$33,421$34,624$40,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$745$0$5,940

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2006200620112011
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$1000 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
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 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,475$5,925$7,400$8,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$1,925$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-417-1,747-3,187

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062011
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 Weight3,321 lb.3,947 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
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested80063%
Total Not Requested47537%

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