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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: $35,465

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $3,309

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $1,594

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutback
TrimSportLimited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $28,295
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $26,460
Towing Prep Package 220 220  
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Floor mats 185 275  
Universal garage door opener 125    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Sunroof 850   1,445
Wiper de-icer 60    
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Extra Value Package 6 2,475    
Third-row seat 1,090    
Extra Value Package 8   3,280  
Limited Package     3,400
Navigation system     1,550
Towing Prep Package 176 176  
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Floor mats 120 180  
Universal garage door opener 100    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Sunroof 680   1,203
Wiper de-icer 48    
AWD 1,305 1,305  
Extra Value Package 6 2,228    
Third-row seat 872    
Extra Value Package 8   2,952  
Limited Package     3,207
Navigation system     1,294
Options (change) 8,769 5,674 6,395
Options (change) 7,380 4,972 5,704
Destination 745 745 775
Total Price $38,774 $39,489 $35,465
Total Invoice $34,533 $35,479 $32,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 3.6R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,159
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34
Model Year200920092012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutback
TrimSportLimited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6270hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 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$38,774$39,489$35,465
Adjustments for Features-1,215-2,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,559$36,624$35,465
Cost Above Minimum$935$0$0
Total Invoice$34,533$35,479$32,939
Adjustments for Features-1,082-2,5740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,451$32,905$32,939
Cost Above Minimum$546$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920092012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutback
TrimSportLimited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
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
HD radio  $50
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
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$6,180$7,830$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,215$2,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,082-2,5740

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092012
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 Weight4,178 lb.3,597 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

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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%
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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested262576%
Total Not Requested85024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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