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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: $39,233

Subaru Outback Limited XT   
Difference: $1,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212013
ModelOutbackOutbackHighlander
TrimLimited XTTouring XTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,995 $39,945 $37,950
Rear bumper protector 107    
Cargo net 81 81 49
AWD     1,450
Roof rack crossbars     229
Bodyside moldings     199
Floor mats     280
Rear bumper protector 69    
Cargo net 52 52 32
AWD     1,325
Roof rack crossbars     150
Bodyside moldings     125
Floor mats     175
Options (change) 188 81 2,207
Options (change) 121 52 1,807
Destination 1,050 1,050 845
Total Price $39,233 $41,076 $41,002

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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: $3,236
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,288
Model Year202120212013
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 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/55-19
Total Price$39,233$41,076$41,002
Adjustments for Features-210-3,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,023$37,766$41,002
Cost Above Minimum$1,257$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year202120212013
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
Removable second-row console  $200
Roof rack$300 $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Navigation app$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
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 
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$7,300$10,400$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$210$3,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6-890

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20212013
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.4,266 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%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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