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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: $36,820

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,853

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212006
ModelOutbackOutbackHighlander
TrimLimited XTTouring XTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,995 $39,945 $30,460
Class II trailer hitch 547 547 390
Cargo net 81 81 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
Class II trailer hitch 410 410 280
Cargo net 52 52 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) 628 628 5,755
Options (change) 462 462 4,743
Destination 1,050 1,050 605
Total Price $39,673 $41,623 $36,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,147
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,233
Model Year202120212006
ModelOutbackOutbackHighlander
TrimLimited XTTouring XTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine260hp H4260hp H4215hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/65-17
Total Price$39,673$41,623$36,820
Adjustments for Features-4,850-7,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,823$33,673$36,820
Cost Above Minimum$1,150$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year202120212006
ModelOutbackOutbackHighlander
TrimLimited XTTouring XTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Roof rack$300 $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear heater  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation app$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
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$8,850$11,950$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,850$7,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-185-2890

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20212006
ModelOutbackHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in106.9 in
Length191.3 in184.6 in
Width73.0 in71.9 in
Height66.1 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,885 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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
32.5 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.539.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft380.6 ft3

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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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