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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: $31,498

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $3,967

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,382

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $3,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackRAV4
Trim3.6RLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,295 $25,330
Base Invoice $26,460 $23,684
Limited Package 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550  
Sunroof 1,445  
Rearview camera   475
Premium Plus Value Package   1,175
3.5L V6   1,920
Floor mats   199
Bodyside moldings   199
AWD   1,390
Limited Package 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294  
Sunroof 1,203  
Rearview camera   424
Premium Plus Value Package   1,119
3.5L V6   1,794
Floor mats   126
Bodyside moldings   125
AWD   1,300
Options (change) 6,395 5,358
Options (change) 5,704 4,888
Destination 775 810
Total Price $35,465 $31,498
Total Invoice $32,939 $29,382

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,972
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,562
Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackRAV4
Trim3.6RLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6269hp V6
TransmissionT5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/65-17
Total Price$35,465$31,498
Adjustments for Features0-5
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,465$31,493
Total Invoice$32,939$29,382
Adjustments for Features0-5
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,939$29,377

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackRAV4
Trim3.6RLimited
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
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Cargo tray$40 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,090$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackRAV4
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in104.7 in
Length188.2 in181.1 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height65.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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		34.3 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		34.337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.3 ft373.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4 specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested240069%
Total Not Requested107531%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested245096%
Total Not Requested1004%
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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