Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2008 Toyota Prius c Toyota Prius c 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Prius c Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Prius c Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,635

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $6,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,005

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $6,000

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanThreeFour
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $21,635 $23,230
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $20,140 $21,625
Stability control 300        
Limited Package 2,700        
Navigation system   2,000 2,000    
Alloy wheels       390  
Sunroof       850 850
Stability control 275        
Limited Package 2,426        
Navigation system   1,822 1,822    
Alloy wheels       348  
Sunroof       757 757
Options (change) 3,000 2,000 2,000 1,240 850
Options (change) 2,701 1,822 1,822 1,105 757
Destination 645 645 645 760 760
Total Price $29,940 $33,640 $34,140 $23,635 $24,840
Total Invoice $28,005 $31,262 $31,817 $22,005 $23,142

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Outback dealer quotes or Toyota Prius c dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,936
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanThreeFour
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H673hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionT4M5T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$29,940$33,640$34,140$23,635$24,840
Adjustments for Features-4,345-3,920-5,1950-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,595$29,720$28,945$23,635$24,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,350$0$855
Total Invoice$28,005$31,262$31,817$22,005$23,142
Adjustments for Features-4,064-3,643-4,8420-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,941$27,619$26,975$22,005$22,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,678$3,034$0$811

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanThreeFour
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
5-speed manual $0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
CVT   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Brake assist   $50$50
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, driver   $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Hood scoop $100   
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass  $0  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,140$7,715$8,990$3,795$4,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,345$3,920$5,195$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,064-3,643-4,8420-326

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20082012
ModelOutbackPrius c
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in100.4 in
Length188.7 in157.3 in
Width69.7 in66.7 in
Height63.2 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.2,501 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft30.0 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2400100%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.