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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: $35,215

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,109

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,706

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelOutbackHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.6RSportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $29,260 $33,070
Base Invoice $26,369 $26,408 $29,762
Limited Package 3,300    
Sunroof 1,445 850  
Navigation system 1,550    
Towing Prep Package   220 220
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Wiper de-icer   60  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Universal garage door opener   125  
Extra Value Package 6   2,475  
Third-row seat   1,090  
Extra Value Package 8     3,280
Limited Package 3,115    
Sunroof 1,203 680  
Navigation system 1,294    
Towing Prep Package   176 176
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Wiper de-icer   48  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Universal garage door opener   100  
Extra Value Package 6   2,228  
Third-row seat   872  
Extra Value Package 8     2,952
Options (change) 6,295 7,319 4,224
Options (change) 5,612 6,075 3,667
Destination 725 745 745
Total Price $35,215 $37,324 $38,039
Total Invoice $32,706 $33,228 $34,174

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,859
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $622
Model Year201120092009
ModelOutbackHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.6RSportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$35,215$37,324$38,039
Adjustments for Features-6850-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,530$37,324$36,389
Cost Above Minimum$0$935$0
Total Invoice$32,706$33,228$34,174
Adjustments for Features-6360-1,482
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,070$33,228$32,692
Cost Above Minimum$0$536$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201120092009
ModelOutbackHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.6RSportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo tray$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,915$4,230$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$685$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-6360-1,482

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112009
ModelOutbackHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in109.8 in
Length188.2 in188.4 in
Width71.7 in75.2 in
Height65.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,544 lb.3,979 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
34.3 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested275074%
Total Not Requested95026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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 audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

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