Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2006 Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2021

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,820

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,853

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620212021
ModelHighlanderOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,460 $37,995 $39,945
Side curtain airbags 650    
Towing Prep Package 160    
Value Package 560    
Heated front seats 440    
Leather seating surfaces 1,400    
Floor mats 106    
Cargo net 49 81 81
Class II trailer hitch 390 547 547
Navigation system 2,000    
Side curtain airbags 559    
Towing Prep Package 128    
Value Package 504    
Heated front seats 352    
Leather seating surfaces 1,120    
Floor mats 66    
Cargo net 34 52 52
Class II trailer hitch 280 410 410
Navigation system 1,700    
Options (change) 5,755 628 628
Options (change) 4,743 462 462
Destination 605 1,050 1,050
Total Price $36,820 $39,673 $41,623

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Toyota Highlander dealer quotes or Subaru Outback dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,147
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,233
Model Year200620212021
ModelHighlanderOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine215hp V6260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionA5CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$36,820$39,673$41,623
Adjustments for Features0-4,850-7,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,820$34,823$33,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620212021
ModelHighlanderOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear heater$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,000$8,850$11,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,850$7,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-289

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062021
ModelHighlanderOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.9 in108.1 in
Length184.6 in191.3 in
Width71.9 in73.0 in
Height67.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.3,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in39.5 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 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft375.7 ft3

Return to top

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 Limited XT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Touring XT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Toyota models.