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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: $31,818

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $3,693

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,496

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $1,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220072007
ModelOutbackOutbackHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5i3.6RLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $30,810 $34,610
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $27,421 $31,007
Navigation system 1,550 1,550 2,000 2,000
Limited Package 4,400 3,400    
Sunroof 1,445 1,445    
Class II trailer hitch 353 353 390 390
Extra Value Package     960 1,830
Towing Prep Package     160  
Floor mats     106 106
Heated front seats     440  
Navigation system 1,294 1,294 1,700 1,700
Limited Package 4,056 3,207    
Sunroof 1,203 1,203    
Class II trailer hitch 229 229 280 280
Extra Value Package     864 1,647
Towing Prep Package     128  
Floor mats     66 66
Heated front seats     352  
Options (change) 7,748 6,748 4,056 4,326
Options (change) 6,782 5,933 3,390 3,693
Destination 775 775 645 645
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $31,818 $35,818 $35,511 $36,981
Total Invoice $29,496 $33,168 $31,456 $32,745

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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: $4,658
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,888
Model Year2012201220072007
ModelOutbackOutbackHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5i3.6RLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4256hp H6215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T5A5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$31,818$35,818$35,511$36,981
Adjustments for Features-1,790-2,740-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,028$33,078$34,686$36,981
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$2,295
Total Invoice$29,496$33,168$31,456$32,745
Adjustments for Features-1,659-2,537-7310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,837$30,631$30,725$32,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,794$0$2,020

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2012201220072007
ModelOutbackOutbackHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5i3.6RLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
5-speed automatic  $900 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear heater  $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Cassette player  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,640$4,590$2,675$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,790$2,740$825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,659-2,537-7310

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122007
ModelOutbackHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in106.9 in
Length188.2 in184.6 in
Width71.7 in71.9 in
Height65.7 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
34.3 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.339.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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 link100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested292567%
Total Not Requested141533%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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 link100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested210060%
Total Not Requested137540%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%
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%
Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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