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Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,608

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $1,303

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,514

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,460 $37,890 $32,495 $35,695
Base Invoice $27,108 $33,944 $30,150 $33,066
Towing Prep Package 160      
Side curtain airbags 650      
Value Package 560      
Cargo mat 91 91    
Floor mats 106 106    
Heated front seats 440      
Leather seating surfaces 1,400      
Cargo net 49 49 42 42
Class II trailer hitch 390 390 369 369
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Universal garage door opener     77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Towing Prep Package 128      
Side curtain airbags 559      
Value Package 504      
Cargo mat 58 58    
Floor mats 66 66    
Heated front seats 352      
Leather seating surfaces 1,120      
Cargo net 34 34 28 28
Class II trailer hitch 280 280 240 240
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,823  
Universal garage door opener     50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Options (change) 5,846 2,636 2,488 594
Options (change) 4,801 2,138 2,141 387
Destination 605 605 625 625
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0 0
Total Price $36,911 $38,531 $35,608 $36,914
Total Invoice $32,514 $34,087 $32,916 $34,078

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,028
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $268
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine215hp V6208hp V6 H250hp H6250hp H6
TransmissionA5CVTT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8120, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$36,911$38,531$35,608$36,914
Adjustments for Features0-200-725-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,911$38,331$34,883$35,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,420$0$856
Total Invoice$32,514$34,087$32,916$34,078
Adjustments for Features0-177-670-1,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,514$33,910$32,246$32,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,396$0$747

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
CVT $1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Stability control$400$400 $400
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear heater$150$150  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$50  
MP3-compatible player   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,450$4,650$5,175$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$725$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-177-670-1,085

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062006
ModelHighlanderOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.9 in105.1 in
Length184.6 in188.7 in
Width71.9 in69.7 in
Height67.9 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,517 lb.3,321 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.9 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.0R VDC Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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