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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: $36,216

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,449

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelOutbackHighlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $31,595 $45,200
Base Invoice $29,367 $41,268
Cargo net 42 49
All-weather floor mats 55 249
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Class II trailer hitch 369 699
Universal garage door opener 77  
Navigation system 2,000  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Floor mats   229
AWD   1,460
Cargo net 28 35
All-weather floor mats 33 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Class II trailer hitch 240 530
Universal garage door opener 50  
Navigation system 1,823  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Floor mats   139
AWD   1,333
Options (change) 3,926 2,686
Options (change) 3,387 2,182
Destination 695 995
Total Price $36,216 $48,881
Total Invoice $33,449 $44,445

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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: $4,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,399
Model Year20092018
ModelOutbackHighlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4295hp V6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/55-19
Total Price$36,216$48,881
Adjustments for Features0-8,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,216$40,526
Total Invoice$33,449$44,445
Adjustments for Features0-7,597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,449$36,848

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092018
ModelOutbackHighlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Perimeter scan $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Lockable center differential $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
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
Intercom $25
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
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
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,125$14,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,597

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092018
ModelOutbackHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in109.8 in
Length188.7 in192.5 in
Width69.7 in75.8 in
Height63.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.542.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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