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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: $32,238

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $4,533

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,885

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $2,537

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
ModelOutbackHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5iLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,495 $30,460 $37,890
Base Invoice $22,123 $27,108 $33,944
Limited Package 4,600    
Navigation system 1,550 2,000 2,000
Sunroof 1,445    
Class II trailer hitch 353 390 390
Value Package   560  
Towing Prep Package   160  
Side curtain airbags   650  
Floor mats   106 106
Heated front seats   440  
Leather seating surfaces   1,400  
Limited Package 4,241    
Navigation system 1,294 1,700 1,700
Sunroof 1,203    
Class II trailer hitch 229 280 280
Value Package   504  
Towing Prep Package   128  
Side curtain airbags   559  
Floor mats   66 66
Heated front seats   352  
Leather seating surfaces   1,120  
Options (change) 7,948 5,706 2,496
Options (change) 6,967 4,709 2,046
Destination 795 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $32,238 $36,771 $38,391
Total Invoice $29,885 $32,422 $33,995

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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: $5,623
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,547
Model Year201320062006
ModelOutbackHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5iLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionM6A5CVT
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$32,238$36,771$38,391
Adjustments for Features-1,0900-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,148$36,771$38,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,420
Total Invoice$29,885$32,422$33,995
Adjustments for Features-1,0100-177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,875$32,422$33,818
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,396

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201320062006
ModelOutbackHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5iLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed automatic $900 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear heater $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Total Value of Features$3,765$2,675$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0100-177

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132006
ModelOutbackHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in106.9 in
Length189.0 in184.6 in
Width71.7 in71.9 in
Height65.7 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,424 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

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
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested302571%
Total Not Requested126529%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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%

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