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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: $30,645

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $6,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,509

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $3,947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $30,460 $37,890
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $27,108 $33,944
Limited Package 5,000        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Class II trailer hitch 353 369 353 390 390
Cargo net 42 42 42 49 49
Value Package       560  
Towing Prep Package       160  
Side curtain airbags       650  
Floor mats       106 106
Heated front seats       440  
Leather seating surfaces       1,400  
Limited Package 4,538        
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822 1,700 1,700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Class II trailer hitch 229 240 229 280 280
Cargo net 28 28 28 34 34
Value Package       504  
Towing Prep Package       128  
Side curtain airbags       559  
Floor mats       66 66
Heated front seats       352  
Leather seating surfaces       1,120  
Options (change) 7,655 2,671 2,472 5,755 2,545
Options (change) 6,794 2,260 2,129 4,743 2,080
Destination 695 695 695 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $30,645 $34,961 $35,262 $36,820 $38,440
Total Invoice $28,509 $32,322 $32,748 $32,456 $34,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,808
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionM5M5T5A5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$30,645$34,961$35,262$36,820$38,440
Adjustments for Features-925-950-1,9500-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,720$34,011$33,312$36,820$38,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,291$3,592$0$1,420
Total Invoice$28,509$32,322$32,748$32,456$34,029
Adjustments for Features-861-878-1,8110-177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,648$31,444$30,937$32,456$33,852
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,796$3,289$0$1,396

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
5-speed automatic   $900 
CVT    $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist   $50$50
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack$300  $300$300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear heater   $150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Hood scoop $100   
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Cassette player   $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near 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$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125$125
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,900$4,925$5,925$3,975$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$950$1,950$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-861-878-1,8110-177

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092006
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 Weight3,331 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
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof, large1100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested317555%
Total Not Requested265045%

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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