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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: $37,500

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $3,947

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,759

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelOutbackHighlander
Trim3.6R LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $33,395 $35,745
Base Invoice $31,227 $32,635
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795  
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 1,913  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663  
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) 3,255 4,892
Options (change) 2,682 4,192
Destination 850 810
Total Price $37,500 $41,447
Total Invoice $34,759 $37,637

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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: $5,982
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,764
Model Year20162012
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$37,500$41,447
Adjustments for Features-2,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,465$41,447
Total Invoice$34,759$37,637
Adjustments for Features-1,8860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,873$37,637

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162012
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
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
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$8,425$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8860

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162012
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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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