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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: $35,465

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $4,703

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $3,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackHighlander
Trim3.6RLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,295 $35,745
Base Invoice $26,460 $32,635
Limited Package 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550 2,650
Sunroof 1,445  
Towing Prep Package   220
Roof rack crossbars   229
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   315
Limited Package 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294 2,359
Sunroof 1,203  
Towing Prep Package   195
Roof rack crossbars   150
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 6,395 3,613
Options (change) 5,704 3,029
Destination 775 810
Total Price $35,465 $40,168
Total Invoice $32,939 $36,474

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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: $3,813
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,727
Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackHighlander
Trim3.6RLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/55-19
Total Price$35,465$40,168
Adjustments for Features0-890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,465$39,278
Total Invoice$32,939$36,474
Adjustments for Features0-808
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,939$35,666

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackHighlander
Trim3.6RLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable second-row console $200
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,940$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-808

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,597 lb.4,045 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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested267577%
Total Not Requested80023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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