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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: $36,205

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $5,092

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,646

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $3,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelOutbackHighlander
Trim3.6R LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $35,595
Base Invoice $30,860 $32,498
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Cargo net 70 49
AWD   1,450
Navigation system   2,650
Roof rack crossbars   229
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   315
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Cargo net 45 34
AWD   1,324
Navigation system   2,359
Roof rack crossbars   150
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 2,360 4,892
Options (change) 1,936 4,192
Destination 850 810
Total Price $36,205 $41,297
Total Invoice $33,646 $37,500

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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: $5,067
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,831
Model Year20152011
ModelOutbackHighlander
Trim3.6R LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/55-19
Total Price$36,205$41,297
Adjustments for Features0-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,205$41,272
Total Invoice$33,646$37,500
Adjustments for Features0-23
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,646$37,477

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152011
ModelOutbackHighlander
Trim3.6R LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$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
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150
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$6,215$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152011
ModelOutbackHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in109.8 in
Length189.6 in188.4 in
Width72.4 in75.2 in
Height66.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
35.5 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.542.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Compass0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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