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Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,205

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $3,327

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,289

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $3,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelOutbackRAV4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $31,595 $23,755
Base Invoice $29,367 $21,972
Cargo net 42  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
3.5L V6   1,915
Sunroof   900
Heated front seats   440
Leather seating surfaces   1,050
AWD   1,400
Cargo net 28  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
3.5L V6   1,771
Sunroof   720
Heated front seats   352
Leather seating surfaces   840
AWD   889
Options (change) 1,242 5,705
Options (change) 1,122 4,572
Destination 695 745
Total Price $33,532 $30,205
Total Invoice $31,184 $27,289

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,217
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,863
Model Year20092008
ModelOutbackRAV4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4269hp V6
TransmissionT5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$33,532$30,205
Adjustments for Features-1,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,422$30,205
Total Invoice$31,184$27,289
Adjustments for Features-1,0320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,152$27,289

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20092008
ModelOutbackRAV4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Hood scoop$100 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,050$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0320

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20092008
ModelOutbackRAV4
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in104.7 in
Length188.7 in181.1 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height63.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.3,655 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.537.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

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