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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: $32,238

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $4,533

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,885

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $2,537

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutback
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited2.5i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,460 $37,890 $23,495
Base Invoice $27,108 $33,944 $22,123
Side curtain airbags 650    
Towing Prep Package 160    
Value Package 560    
Floor mats 106 106  
Class II trailer hitch 390 390 353
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,550
Heated front seats 440    
Leather seating surfaces 1,400    
Limited Package     4,600
Sunroof     1,445
Side curtain airbags 559    
Towing Prep Package 128    
Value Package 504    
Floor mats 66 66  
Class II trailer hitch 280 280 229
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,294
Heated front seats 352    
Leather seating surfaces 1,120    
Limited Package     4,241
Sunroof     1,203
Options (change) 5,706 2,496 7,948
Options (change) 4,709 2,046 6,967
Destination 605 605 795
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0
Total Price $36,771 $38,391 $32,238
Total Invoice $32,422 $33,995 $29,885

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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: $5,623
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,547
Model Year200620062013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutback
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited2.5i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine215hp V6208hp V6 H173hp H4
TransmissionA5CVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/60-17
Total Price$36,771$38,391$32,238
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,771$38,191$31,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,420$0
Total Invoice$32,422$33,995$29,885
Adjustments for Features0-177-1,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,422$33,818$28,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,396$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620062013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutback
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited2.5i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
CVT $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear heater$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Tachometer$75 $75
Trip computer $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
Total Value of Features$2,675$2,875$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-177-1,010

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062013
ModelHighlanderOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.9 in107.9 in
Length184.6 in189.0 in
Width71.9 in71.7 in
Height67.9 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,517 lb.3,424 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
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
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested302571%
Total Not Requested126529%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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