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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: $30,202

Toyota RAV4 XLE   
Difference: $1,263

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,078

Toyota RAV4 XLE   
Difference: $1,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018201820182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2.5i3.6RXLEHybrid XLEAdventureSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $25,500 $29,030 $29,250 $28,790 $32,185 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $23,844 $27,288 $27,376 $26,919 $30,255 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491
Sunroof 1,445 1,445                
Limited Package 4,400 3,400                
Navigation system 1,550 1,550                
Entune Audio with Navigation     525 525 525          
Power Extra Value Package     1,215   1,025 1,010        
Universal garage door opener     349 349 349   349      
Power driver seat     880 880            
Roof rack crossbars     315 315 315 315 315 315 315 315
Door sill trim plates     199 199 199     199 199  
Floor mats     224 224 224     224 224  
Cold Area Package         1,060          
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation           1,310 1,310      
Sunroof 1,203 1,203                
Limited Package 4,056 3,207                
Navigation system 1,294 1,294                
Entune Audio with Navigation     500 468 467          
Power Extra Value Package     1,154   985 959        
Universal garage door opener     274 274 274   274      
Power driver seat     783 783            
Roof rack crossbars     210 210 210 210 210 210 210 210
Door sill trim plates     179 179 179     179 179  
Floor mats     139 139 139     139 139  
Cold Area Package         943          
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation           1,165 1,165      
Options (change) 7,395 6,395 3,707 2,492 3,697 2,635 1,974 738 738 315
Options (change) 6,553 5,704 3,239 2,053 3,197 2,334 1,649 528 528 210
Destination 775 775 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $31,465 $35,465 $30,202 $32,517 $33,942 $32,420 $35,154 $32,638 $35,763 $36,060
Total Invoice $29,267 $32,939 $28,078 $30,336 $31,568 $30,248 $32,899 $30,420 $33,511 $33,696

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,138
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,002
Model Year2012201220182018201820182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2.5i3.6RXLEHybrid XLEAdventureSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4256hp H6176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4
TransmissionM6T5T6CVTT6T6CVTT6CVTT6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6576, 11576, 11?, 6?, 6576, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/65-17225/65-17235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$31,465$35,465$30,202$32,517$33,942$32,420$35,154$32,638$35,763$36,060
Adjustments for Features0-950-875-1,825-1,190-2,010-3,110-2,575-4,125-3,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,465$34,515$29,327$30,692$32,752$30,410$32,044$30,063$31,638$32,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$1,365$3,425$1,083$2,717$736$2,311$3,423
Total Invoice$29,267$32,939$28,078$30,336$31,568$30,248$32,899$30,420$33,511$33,696
Adjustments for Features0-882-813-1,703-1,107-1,875-2,911-2,400-3,865-3,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,267$32,057$27,265$28,633$30,461$28,373$29,988$28,020$29,646$30,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$0$1,368$3,196$1,108$2,723$755$2,381$3,338

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2012201220182018201820182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2.5i3.6RXLEHybrid XLEAdventureSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150         
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000        
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100$1100 $1100 $1100
CVT   $1000  $1000 $1000 
AWD$1700$1700 $1700  $1700 $1700 
FWD  $0 $0$0 $0 $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100     
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150        
Hands-free trunk or liftgate         $100
Heated steering wheel    $100    $100
Power liftgate  $350 $350$350 $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0        
Around view cameras         $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200 $200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 $100$100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front       $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear       $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan         $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Trailer sway control  $25$25   $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40  $40$40 
Cargo tray$40$40  $40     
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125        
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  $25     
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0     
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0     
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250$250  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Interior ambient lighting$150$150        
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  $25 $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750$750$750$750$750
Spotter mirror(s)   $50      
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75$75 $75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats    $75     
Leather seating surfaces$900$900        
Memory system, driver seat       $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100        
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100        
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350$350   
Chrome-coated alloy wheels       $600$600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0        
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0   
Wheels, dark finish    $0     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   $100    
Total Value of Features$4,165$5,115$5,040$5,990$5,355$6,175$7,275$6,740$8,290$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$875$1,825$1,190$2,010$3,110$2,575$4,125$3,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-882-813-1,703-1,107-1,875-2,911-2,400-3,865-3,093

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122018
ModelOutbackRAV4
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in104.7 in
Length188.2 in183.5 in
Width71.7 in72.6 in
Height65.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft373.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested249057%
Total Not Requested185043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested162547%
Total Not Requested185053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 XLE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Roof rails250Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Navigation app50Yes
Total Requested55037%
Total Not Requested92563%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Adventure

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Navigation app50Yes
Total Requested30024%
Total Not Requested92576%
Cold Area Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested57585%
Total Not Requested10015%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 SE

Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested25022%
Total Not Requested90078%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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