Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2009 Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2010

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: $34,685

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,216

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $553

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutback
TrimSportLimited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $27,995
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $26,186
Towing Prep Package 220 220  
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Floor mats 185 275  
Sunroof 850   995
Wiper de-icer 60    
Extra Value Package 6 2,475    
Third-row seat 1,090    
Extra Value Package 8   3,280  
Limited Package     3,000
Navigation system     2,000
Towing Prep Package 176 176  
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Floor mats 120 180  
Sunroof 680   829
Wiper de-icer 48    
Extra Value Package 6 2,228    
Third-row seat 872    
Extra Value Package 8   2,952  
Limited Package     2,838
Navigation system     1,668
Options (change) 6,745 3,775 5,995
Options (change) 5,616 3,308 5,335
Destination 745 745 695
Total Price $36,750 $37,590 $34,685
Total Invoice $32,769 $33,815 $32,216

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 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $522
Model Year200920092010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutback
TrimSportLimited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6270hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/60-17
Total Price$36,750$37,590$34,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,750$35,840$34,150
Cost Above Minimum$910$0$0
Total Invoice$32,769$33,815$32,216
Adjustments for Features0-1,574-497
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,769$32,241$31,719
Cost Above Minimum$528$0$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920092010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutback
TrimSportLimited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo tray  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,230$5,980$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,574-497

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092010
ModelHighlanderOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in107.9 in
Length188.4 in188.2 in
Width75.2 in71.7 in
Height68.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,544 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.8 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 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft371.3 ft3

Return to top

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%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

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%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested242572%
Total Not Requested95028%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

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.