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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: $36,161

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $659

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,456

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelHighlanderOutback
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,460 $31,595
Base Invoice $27,108 $29,367
Side curtain airbags 650  
Towing Prep Package 160  
Value Package 560  
Floor mats 106  
Leather seating surfaces 1,400  
Heated front seats 440  
Cargo net 49 42
Class II trailer hitch 390 369
Navigation system 2,000 2,000
Universal garage door opener   77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Side curtain airbags 559  
Towing Prep Package 128  
Value Package 504  
Floor mats 66  
Leather seating surfaces 1,120  
Heated front seats 352  
Cargo net 34 28
Class II trailer hitch 280 240
Navigation system 1,700 1,823
Universal garage door opener   50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 5,755 3,871
Options (change) 4,743 3,354
Destination 605 695
Total Price $36,820 $36,161
Total Invoice $32,456 $33,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,709
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $934
Model Year20062009
ModelHighlanderOutback
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine215hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionA5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-17
Total Price$36,820$36,161
Adjustments for Features0-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,820$34,111
Total Invoice$32,456$33,416
Adjustments for Features0-1,894
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,456$31,522

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062009
ModelHighlanderOutback
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear heater$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power lumbar 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$3,900$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,894

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062009
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 Weight3,649 lb.3,605 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 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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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