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Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,300

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX Limited   
Difference: $3,919

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,151

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX Limited   
Difference: $1,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimSportLimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $28,995
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $27,312
Cold Weather Package 60    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Floor mats 185 275  
Universal garage door opener 125   85
Satellite radio 449 449  
Sunroof 850 850  
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 2,000
Heated front seats   440  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     195
Rear bumper protector     71
Roof rack     229
Cold Weather Package 48    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Floor mats 120 180  
Universal garage door opener 100   55
Satellite radio 359 359  
Sunroof 680 680  
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 1,737
Heated front seats   352  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     127
Rear bumper protector     46
Roof rack     149
Options (change) 6,064 4,519 2,580
Options (change) 4,917 3,670 2,114
Destination 745 745 725
Total Price $36,219 $38,164 $32,300
Total Invoice $31,903 $33,696 $30,151

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,799
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $765
Model Year200820082011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimSportLimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6265hp H4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/45-17
Total Price$36,219$38,164$32,300
Adjustments for Features-1,120-2,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,099$35,469$32,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$0
Total Invoice$31,903$33,696$30,151
Adjustments for Features-987-2,3790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,916$31,317$30,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$401$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Model Year200820082011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimSportLimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,990$6,565$3,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,120$2,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-987-2,3790

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Model Year20082011
ModelHighlanderImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in103.1 in
Length188.4 in173.8 in
Width75.2 in68.5 in
Height68.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in33.5 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft344.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 100W, 10 speakers350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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