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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: $35,818

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $3,466

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,168

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelOutbackHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.6RXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,295 $36,040 $39,640 $42,130
Base Invoice $26,460 $32,905 $36,191 $38,465
Limited Package 3,400      
Navigation system 1,550      
Sunroof 1,445      
Class II trailer hitch 353 699 699 699
Floor mats   225 225 225
AWD   1,460 1,460 1,460
Limited Package 3,207      
Navigation system 1,294      
Sunroof 1,203      
Class II trailer hitch 229 480 480 480
Floor mats   140 140 140
AWD   1,333 1,333 1,333
Options (change) 6,748 2,384 2,384 2,384
Options (change) 5,933 1,953 1,953 1,953
Destination 775 860 860 860
Total Price $35,818 $39,284 $42,884 $45,374
Total Invoice $33,168 $35,718 $39,004 $41,278

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 3.6R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $491
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $155
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelOutbackHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.6RXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$35,818$39,284$42,884$45,374
Adjustments for Features0-2,975-4,750-6,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,818$36,309$38,134$38,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825$2,265
Total Invoice$33,168$35,718$39,004$41,278
Adjustments for Features0-2,705-4,320-6,186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,168$33,013$34,684$35,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,671$2,079

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2012201420142014
ModelOutbackHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.6RXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo tray$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Intercom $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,440$8,415$10,190$12,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,975$4,750$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,705-4,320-6,186

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122014
ModelOutbackHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in109.8 in
Length188.2 in191.1 in
Width71.7 in75.8 in
Height65.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
34.3 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft383.7 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 radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested272578%
Total Not Requested75022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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