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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: $39,622

Subaru Outback Limited XT   
Difference: $921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212008
ModelOutbackOutbackHighlander
TrimLimited XTTouring XTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,995 $39,945 $32,900
Rear bumper protector 107    
Remote start 470 470 529
AWD     1,450
Navigation system     2,505
Floor mats     275
Satellite radio     449
Sunroof     850
Power liftgate     400
Heated front seats     440
Rear bumper protector 69    
Remote start 352 352 380
AWD     1,290
Navigation system     2,099
Floor mats     180
Satellite radio     359
Sunroof     680
Power liftgate     320
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 577 470 6,898
Options (change) 421 352 5,660
Destination 1,050 1,050 745
Total Price $39,622 $41,465 $40,543

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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: $2,788
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,409
Model Year202120212008
ModelOutbackOutbackHighlander
TrimLimited XTTouring XTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine260hp H4260hp H4270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/55-19
Total Price$39,622$41,465$40,543
Adjustments for Features-610-3,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,012$37,755$40,543
Cost Above Minimum$1,257$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year202120212008
ModelOutbackOutbackHighlander
TrimLimited XTTouring XTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
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 
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 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Removable second-row console  $200
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation app$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights$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 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$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$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,575$10,675$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$610$3,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-1250

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20212008
ModelOutbackHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in109.8 in
Length191.3 in188.4 in
Width73.0 in75.2 in
Height66.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,885 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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
32.5 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.542.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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