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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: $38,522

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $7,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015202120212021
ModelOutbackHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.6R LimitedXSELimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $41,680 $44,040 $47,240
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195      
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795      
Class II trailer hitch 550 699 699 699
Wheel-lip moldings 450      
Cargo net 70 49 49 49
Rear bumper protector 95 139 139 139
All-weather floor mats 72 249 249 249
Remote start 450 499 499 499
AWD   1,460 1,460 1,460
Floor mats   229 229 229
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830      
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663      
Class II trailer hitch 412 530 530 530
Wheel-lip moldings 337      
Cargo net 45 35 35 35
Rear bumper protector 61 99 99 99
All-weather floor mats 46 145 145 145
Remote start 337 320 320 320
AWD   1,333 1,333 1,333
Floor mats   139 139 139
Options (change) 4,677 3,324 3,324 3,324
Options (change) 3,731 2,601 2,601 2,601
Destination 850 1,215 1,215 1,215
Total Price $38,522 $46,219 $48,579 $51,779

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,432
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,906
Model Year2015202120212021
ModelOutbackHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.6R LimitedXSELimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18235/55-20235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$38,522$46,219$48,579$51,779
Adjustments for Features0-1,265-2,440-3,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,522$44,954$46,139$47,964
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,185$3,010

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2015202120212021
ModelOutbackHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.6R LimitedXSELimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Heated steering wheel   $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25   
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane sway warning$25   
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Perimeter scan   $25
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Intercom $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
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
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats$200  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$7,825$9,090$10,265$11,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,265$2,440$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-104-192-281

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152021
ModelOutbackHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in112.2 in
Length189.6 in194.9 in
Width72.4 in76.0 in
Height66.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.4,330 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.1 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
35.5 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.548.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft384.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XSE

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Platinum

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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