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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: $35,750

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,010

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutback
TrimSportLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $31,595
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $29,367
Towing Prep Package 220 220  
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Cold Weather Package 60    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Floor mats 185 275  
Universal garage door opener 125   77
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 2,000
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Heated front seats   440  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,200
Towing Prep Package 176 176  
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Cold Weather Package 48    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Floor mats 120 180  
Universal garage door opener 100   50
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 1,823
Sunroof 680 680  
AWD 1,290 1,290  
Heated front seats   352  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,094
Options (change) 7,285 5,740 3,460
Options (change) 6,024 4,777 3,086
Destination 745 745 695
Total Price $37,440 $39,385 $35,750
Total Invoice $33,010 $34,803 $33,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $385
Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutback
TrimSportLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6270hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$37,440$39,385$35,750
Adjustments for Features-280-1,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,160$37,530$35,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$0
Total Invoice$33,010$34,803$33,148
Adjustments for Features-247-1,6390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,763$33,164$33,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$401$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutback
TrimSportLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Hood scoop  $100
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,755$8,330$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$280$1,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-247-1,6390

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082009
ModelHighlanderOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in105.1 in
Length188.4 in188.7 in
Width75.2 in69.7 in
Height68.1 in63.2 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in33.9 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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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