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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: $36,820

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,456

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelHighlanderOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,460 $33,395
Base Invoice $27,108 $31,227
Side curtain airbags 650  
Value Package 560  
Towing Prep Package 160  
Leather seating surfaces 1,400  
Heated front seats 440  
Floor mats 106  
Cargo net 49 70
Class II trailer hitch 390 550
Navigation system 2,000  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Side curtain airbags 559  
Value Package 504  
Towing Prep Package 128  
Leather seating surfaces 1,120  
Heated front seats 352  
Floor mats 66  
Cargo net 34 45
Class II trailer hitch 280 412
Navigation system 1,700  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Options (change) 5,755 3,710
Options (change) 4,743 3,033
Destination 605 850
Total Price $36,820 $37,955
Total Invoice $32,456 $35,110

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,590
Model Year20062016
ModelHighlanderOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine215hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionA5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18
Total Price$36,820$37,955
Adjustments for Features0-6,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,820$31,205
Total Invoice$32,456$35,110
Adjustments for Features0-6,244
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,456$28,866

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062016
ModelHighlanderOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear heater$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,100$9,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,244

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062016
ModelHighlanderOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.9 in108.1 in
Length184.6 in189.6 in
Width71.9 in72.4 in
Height67.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.1 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 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested36017%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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