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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: $37,960

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,208

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,061

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelOutbackHighlander
Trim3.6R LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $35,745
Base Invoice $30,034 $32,635
Special Appearance Package 1,000  
Sunroof 1,445  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295  
Navigation system 1,300 2,650
Towing Prep Package   220
Roof rack crossbars   229
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   315
Special Appearance Package 835  
Sunroof 1,203  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079  
Navigation system 1,085 2,359
Towing Prep Package   195
Roof rack crossbars   150
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 5,040 3,613
Options (change) 4,202 3,029
Destination 825 810
Total Price $37,960 $40,168
Total Invoice $35,061 $36,474

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,268
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,392
Model Year20142012
ModelOutbackHighlander
Trim3.6R LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/55-19
Total Price$37,960$40,168
Adjustments for Features-1,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,900$40,168
Total Invoice$35,061$36,474
Adjustments for Features-9790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,082$36,474

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142012
ModelOutbackHighlander
Trim3.6R LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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$100 
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 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$5,790$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9790

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142012
ModelOutbackHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in109.8 in
Length189.0 in188.4 in
Width71.7 in75.2 in
Height65.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,613 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested25053%
Total Not Requested22547%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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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