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Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,142

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,320

Toyota Avalon XLS   
Difference: $233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelAvalonAvalonOutback
TrimXLSLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,145 $35,185 $30,995
Base Invoice $28,607 $31,312 $28,795
Preferred Accessory Package 347 347  
Heated front seats 440    
Navigation system 2,940 2,000 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Cargo net     42
Universal garage door opener     77
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,200
Preferred Accessory Package 236 236  
Heated front seats 352    
Navigation system 2,405 1,700 1,822
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Cargo net     28
Universal garage door opener     50
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,094
Options (change) 3,727 2,347 3,502
Options (change) 2,993 1,936 3,113
Destination 720 720 645
Total Price $36,592 $38,252 $35,142
Total Invoice $32,320 $33,968 $32,553

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,917
Model Year200920092008
ModelAvalonAvalonOutback
TrimXLSLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6268hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 12360, 12100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$36,592$38,252$35,142
Adjustments for Features0-1,775-3,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,592$36,477$31,742
Cost Above Minimum$115$0$0
Total Invoice$32,320$33,968$32,553
Adjustments for Features0-1,576-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,320$32,392$29,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$72$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920092008
ModelAvalonAvalonOutback
TrimXLSLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo tray  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver 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$3,390$5,165$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,576-3,150

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092008
ModelAvalonOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.0 in105.1 in
Length197.2 in188.7 in
Width72.8 in69.7 in
Height58.5 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.466.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLS

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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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