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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: $42,394

Subaru Outback Limited XT   
Difference: $2,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120142014
ModelOutbackOutbackHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimited XTTouring XTLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,995 $39,945 $39,640 $42,130
Class II trailer hitch 547 547 699 699
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,585      
Wheel-lip moldings 458 458    
Cargo net 81 81 49 49
Rear bumper protector 107   129 129
All-weather floor mats 101 101 200 200
Remote start 470 470 499 499
AWD     1,460 1,460
Driver Technology Package     1,400  
Floor mats     225 225
Class II trailer hitch 410 410 480 480
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,323      
Wheel-lip moldings 343 343    
Cargo net 52 52 32 32
Rear bumper protector 69   89 89
All-weather floor mats 65 65 120 120
Remote start 352 352 310 310
AWD     1,333 1,333
Driver Technology Package     1,266  
Floor mats     140 140
Options (change) 3,349 1,657 4,661 3,261
Options (change) 2,614 1,222 3,770 2,504
Destination 1,050 1,050 860 860
Total Price $42,394 $42,652 $45,161 $46,251

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback Limited XT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,587
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,389
Model Year2021202120142014
ModelOutbackOutbackHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimited XTTouring XTLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp H4260hp H4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 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$42,394$42,652$45,161$46,251
Adjustments for Features0-50-180-780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,394$42,602$44,981$45,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$208$0$490

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2021202120142014
ModelOutbackOutbackHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimited XTTouring XTLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-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 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Intercom  $25$25
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
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$8,335$8,385$8,515$9,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$180$780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-163-705

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20212014
ModelOutbackHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in109.8 in
Length191.3 in191.1 in
Width73.0 in75.8 in
Height66.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,885 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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
32.5 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.542.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited XT

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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 alert200Yes
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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