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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: $39,152

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $6,584

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,140

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $5,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720152015
ModelOutbackOutbackHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,995 $38,195 $40,190 $42,680
Base Invoice $32,696 $35,635 $36,694 $38,968
Class II trailer hitch 550 550 699 699
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,595      
Wheel-lip moldings 450 450    
Cargo net 70 70 49 49
Rear bumper protector 95   129 129
All-weather floor mats 72 72 200 200
Remote start 450 450 499 499
AWD     1,460 1,460
Driver Technology Package     1,400  
Floor mats     225 225
Class II trailer hitch 412 412 480 480
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,331      
Wheel-lip moldings 337 337    
Cargo net 45 45 32 32
Rear bumper protector 61   89 89
All-weather floor mats 46 46 120 120
Remote start 337 337 310 310
AWD     1,333 1,333
Driver Technology Package     1,266  
Floor mats     140 140
Options (change) 3,282 1,592 4,661 3,261
Options (change) 2,569 1,177 3,770 2,504
Destination 875 875 885 885
Total Price $39,152 $40,662 $45,736 $46,826
Total Invoice $36,140 $37,687 $41,349 $42,357

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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: $5,854
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,549
Model Year2017201720152015
ModelOutbackOutbackHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6256hp H6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$39,152$40,662$45,736$46,826
Adjustments for Features0-250-730-1,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,152$40,412$45,006$45,496
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,260$0$490
Total Invoice$36,140$37,687$41,349$42,357
Adjustments for Features0-232-660-1,203
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,140$37,455$40,689$41,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,315$0$465

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2017201720152015
ModelOutbackOutbackHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Intercom  $25$25
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
Satellite radio - three year subscription $400  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,985$8,235$8,715$9,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$730$1,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-660-1,203

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172015
ModelOutbackHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in109.8 in
Length189.6 in191.1 in
Width72.4 in75.8 in
Height66.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
35.5 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.542.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested245078%
Total Not Requested70022%

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%
Driver Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited 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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