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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: $38,313

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $4,239

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,290

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $3,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018201820182018
ModelOutbackHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.6R LimitedXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $38,920 $40,090 $42,080 $45,200
Base Invoice $30,034 $35,534 $36,602 $38,419 $41,268
Special Appearance Package 1,000        
Sunroof 1,445        
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295        
Navigation system 1,300        
Class II trailer hitch 353 699 699 699 699
Floor mats   229 229 229 229
Cargo cover   249 249    
AWD   1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460
Special Appearance Package 835        
Sunroof 1,203        
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079        
Navigation system 1,085        
Class II trailer hitch 229 530 530 530 530
Floor mats   139 139 139 139
Cargo cover   164 164    
AWD   1,333 1,333 1,333 1,333
Options (change) 5,393 2,637 2,637 2,388 2,388
Options (change) 4,431 2,166 2,166 2,002 2,002
Destination 825 995 995 995 995
Total Price $38,313 $42,552 $43,722 $45,463 $48,583
Total Invoice $35,290 $38,695 $39,763 $41,416 $44,265

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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: $539
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40
Model Year20142018201820182018
ModelOutbackHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.6R LimitedXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$38,313$42,552$43,722$45,463$48,583
Adjustments for Features0-3,700-3,850-4,950-6,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,313$38,852$39,872$40,513$42,258
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,020$1,661$3,406
Total Invoice$35,290$38,695$39,763$41,416$44,265
Adjustments for Features0-3,365-3,501-4,509-5,763
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,290$35,330$36,262$36,907$38,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$932$1,577$3,172

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142018201820182018
ModelOutbackHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.6R LimitedXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25    
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Lane sway warning$25    
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Perimeter scan    $25
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Cargo tray$40    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Roof rack$300    
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Intercom $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150
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$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats    $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200$200
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$5,865$9,565$9,715$10,815$12,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,700$3,850$4,950$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,365-3,501-4,509-5,763

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142018
ModelOutbackHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in109.8 in
Length189.0 in192.5 in
Width71.7 in75.8 in
Height65.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.4,535 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

Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
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 SE

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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