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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: $35,792

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,176

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelOutbackHighlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $31,595 $37,950
Base Invoice $29,367 $34,649
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Cargo net 42 49
Universal garage door opener 77  
Navigation system 2,000  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   280
Roof rack crossbars   229
AWD   1,450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Cargo net 28 32
Universal garage door opener 50  
Navigation system 1,823  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   175
Roof rack crossbars   150
AWD   1,325
Options (change) 3,502 2,207
Options (change) 3,114 1,807
Destination 695 845
Total Price $35,792 $41,002
Total Invoice $33,176 $37,301

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,687
Model Year20092013
ModelOutbackHighlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/55-19
Total Price$35,792$41,002
Adjustments for Features0-2,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,792$38,322
Total Invoice$33,176$37,301
Adjustments for Features0-2,438
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,176$34,863

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092013
ModelOutbackHighlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop$100 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Conversation mirror $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,275$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,438

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092013
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 Weight3,605 lb.4,266 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 mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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