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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: $1,867

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,958

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelOutbackRAV4
Trim3.6RLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $25,330
Base Invoice $26,643 $23,684
Limited Package 3,600  
Premium Plus Value Package   1,175
3.5L V6   1,920
Floor mats   199
Bodyside moldings   199
AWD   1,390
Limited Package 3,391  
Premium Plus Value Package   1,119
3.5L V6   1,794
Floor mats   126
Bodyside moldings   125
AWD   1,300
Options (change) 3,600 4,883
Options (change) 3,391 4,464
Destination 795 810
Total Price $32,890 $31,023
Total Invoice $30,829 $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: $3,472
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,369
Model Year20132012
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$32,890$31,023
Adjustments for Features0-1,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,890$29,418
Total Invoice$30,829$28,958
Adjustments for Features0-1,498
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,829$27,460

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20132012
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
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 
Rear air vents$100 
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
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,498

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20132012
ModelOutbackRAV4
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in104.7 in
Length189.0 in181.1 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height65.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,613 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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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
Rear air vents100No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested225066%
Total Not Requested117534%

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?
Sunroof900No
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 Requested155061%
Total Not Requested100039%
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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