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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: $37,960

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,529

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,061

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelHighlanderOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,070 $32,095
Base Invoice $29,762 $30,034
Towing Prep Package 220  
Satellite radio 449  
Floor mats 275  
AWD 1,450  
Extra Value Package 8 3,280  
Special Appearance Package   1,000
Sunroof   1,445
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,295
Navigation system   1,300
Towing Prep Package 176  
Satellite radio 359  
Floor mats 180  
AWD 1,305  
Extra Value Package 8 2,952  
Special Appearance Package   835
Sunroof   1,203
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,079
Navigation system   1,085
Options (change) 5,674 5,040
Options (change) 4,972 4,202
Destination 745 825
Total Price $39,489 $37,960
Total Invoice $35,479 $35,061

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $614
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $404
Model Year20092014
ModelHighlanderOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/60-17
Total Price$39,489$37,960
Adjustments for Features-9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,574$37,960
Total Invoice$35,479$35,061
Adjustments for Features-8220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,657$35,061

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092014
ModelHighlanderOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,055$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8220

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092014
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 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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested25053%
Total Not Requested22547%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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