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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: $31,023

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $4,509

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,958

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $4,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelOutbackRAV4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $31,595 $25,330
Base Invoice $29,367 $23,684
Cargo net 42  
Navigation system 2,000  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Premium Plus Value Package   1,175
3.5L V6   1,920
Floor mats   199
Bodyside moldings   199
AWD   1,390
Cargo net 28  
Navigation system 1,823  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Premium Plus Value Package   1,119
3.5L V6   1,794
Floor mats   126
Bodyside moldings   125
AWD   1,300
Options (change) 3,242 4,883
Options (change) 2,945 4,464
Destination 695 810
Total Price $35,532 $31,023
Total Invoice $33,007 $28,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,414
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,961
Model Year20092012
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$35,532$31,023
Adjustments for Features-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,437$31,023
Total Invoice$33,007$28,958
Adjustments for Features-880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,919$28,958

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20092012
ModelOutbackRAV4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
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 
Cargo mat $40
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Hood scoop$100 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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$6,300$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$95$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-880

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20092012
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.3,680 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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested235092%
Total Not Requested2008%
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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