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Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,511

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,696

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,793

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
Model4Runner4RunnerOutback
TrimSR5Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,090 $38,595 $30,995
Base Invoice $28,603 $35,508 $28,795
Premium Package 4,775    
Cargo tray 99 99  
Floor mats 199 199  
Cargo net 49 49 42
Roof rack crossbars 185 185  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Class II trailer hitch     369
Universal garage door opener     77
Navigation system     2,000
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,200
Premium Package 4,251    
Cargo tray 64 64  
Floor mats 126 126  
Cargo net 34 34 28
Roof rack crossbars 110 110  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Class II trailer hitch     240
Universal garage door opener     50
Navigation system     1,822
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,094
Options (change) 5,307 532 3,871
Options (change) 4,585 334 3,353
Destination 810 810 645
Total Price $37,207 $39,937 $35,511
Total Invoice $33,998 $36,652 $32,793

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,801
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,225
Model Year201220122008
Model4Runner4RunnerOutback
TrimSR5Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6270hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17245/60-20225/55-17
Total Price$37,207$39,937$35,511
Adjustments for Features0-1,325-1,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,207$38,612$34,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,405$0
Total Invoice$33,998$36,652$32,793
Adjustments for Features0-1,216-1,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,998$35,436$31,773
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,438$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201220122008
Model4Runner4RunnerOutback
TrimSR5Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power retractable rear window$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Skid plates$150$150 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers $500 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,345$6,670$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325$1,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,216-1,020

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122008
Model4RunnerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in105.1 in
Length189.9 in188.7 in
Width75.8 in69.7 in
Height71.5 in63.2 in
Curb Weight4,400 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in33.9 in
Row 3 Headroom34.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
88.8 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner SR5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Interior lights, additional0No
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
Navigation system600Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested330084%
Total Not Requested62516%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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