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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: $33,161

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $1,198

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,753

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutback
TrimSportLimited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $28,495
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $26,643
Towing Prep Package 220 220  
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Floor mats 185 275  
Universal garage door opener 125   85
Satellite radio 449 449  
Wiper de-icer 60    
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Heated front seats   440  
Limited Package     3,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     186
Towing Prep Package 176 176  
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Floor mats 120 180  
Universal garage door opener 100   55
Satellite radio 359 359  
Wiper de-icer 48    
AWD 1,305 1,305  
Heated front seats   352  
Limited Package     3,391
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     121
Options (change) 4,354 2,834 3,871
Options (change) 3,600 2,372 3,567
Destination 745 745 795
Total Price $34,359 $36,649 $33,161
Total Invoice $30,753 $32,879 $31,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 3.6R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $983
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $444
Model Year200920092013
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)?, 6?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/60-17
Total Price$34,359$36,649$33,161
Adjustments for Features-215-2,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,144$34,634$33,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$490$0
Total Invoice$30,753$32,879$31,005
Adjustments for Features-192-1,8080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,561$31,071$31,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$510$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920092013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutback
TrimSportLimited3.6R
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 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
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  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
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
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$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 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $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$5,380$7,180$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$215$2,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-192-1,8080

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092013
ModelHighlanderOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in107.9 in
Length188.4 in189.0 in
Width75.2 in71.7 in
Height68.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.3,613 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%

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 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
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
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested262577%
Total Not Requested80023%

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