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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: $36,660

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $160

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,456

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelOutbackHighlander
Trim3.6R LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $30,460
Base Invoice $30,860 $27,108
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195  
Class II trailer hitch 550 390
Cargo net 70 49
Value Package   560
Towing Prep Package   160
Side curtain airbags   650
Floor mats   106
Heated front seats   440
Leather seating surfaces   1,400
Navigation system   2,000
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830  
Class II trailer hitch 412 280
Cargo net 45 34
Value Package   504
Towing Prep Package   128
Side curtain airbags   559
Floor mats   66
Heated front seats   352
Leather seating surfaces   1,120
Navigation system   1,700
Options (change) 2,815 5,755
Options (change) 2,287 4,743
Destination 850 605
Total Price $36,660 $36,820
Total Invoice $33,997 $32,456

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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: $4,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,808
Model Year20152006
ModelOutbackHighlander
Trim3.6R LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6215hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6A5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/65-17
Total Price$36,660$36,820
Adjustments for Features-4,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,970$36,820
Total Invoice$33,997$32,456
Adjustments for Features-4,3490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,648$32,456

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152006
ModelOutbackHighlander
Trim3.6R LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear heater $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,640$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3490

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152006
ModelOutbackHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in106.9 in
Length189.6 in184.6 in
Width72.4 in71.9 in
Height66.1 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
35.5 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.539.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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%

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