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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: $31,818

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $4,953

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,496

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $2,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,460 $37,890 $23,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $27,108 $33,944 $21,939 $26,460
Side curtain airbags 650      
Towing Prep Package 160      
Value Package 560      
Floor mats 106 106    
Class II trailer hitch 390 390 353 353
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,550 1,550
Heated front seats 440      
Leather seating surfaces 1,400      
Limited Package     4,400 3,400
Sunroof     1,445 1,445
Side curtain airbags 559      
Towing Prep Package 128      
Value Package 504      
Floor mats 66 66    
Class II trailer hitch 280 280 229 229
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,294 1,294
Heated front seats 352      
Leather seating surfaces 1,120      
Limited Package     4,056 3,207
Sunroof     1,203 1,203
Options (change) 5,706 2,496 7,748 6,748
Options (change) 4,709 2,046 6,782 5,933
Destination 605 605 775 775
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0 0
Total Price $36,771 $38,391 $31,818 $35,818
Total Invoice $32,422 $33,995 $29,496 $33,168

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,918
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,821
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine215hp V6208hp V6 H170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionA5CVTM6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$36,771$38,391$31,818$35,818
Adjustments for Features0-200-965-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,771$38,191$30,853$33,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,420$0$3,050
Total Invoice$32,422$33,995$29,496$33,168
Adjustments for Features0-177-895-1,773
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,422$33,818$28,601$31,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,396$0$2,794

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
CVT $1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear heater$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Cassette player$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,675$2,875$3,640$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$965$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-177-895-1,773

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062012
ModelHighlanderOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.9 in107.9 in
Length184.6 in188.2 in
Width71.9 in71.7 in
Height67.9 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,517 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in37.8 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 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft371.3 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-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested292567%
Total Not Requested141533%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested210060%
Total Not Requested137540%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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