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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: $37,880

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,918

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,051

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelHighlanderOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,070 $33,395
Base Invoice $29,762 $31,227
AWD 1,450  
Extra Value Package 8 3,280  
Satellite radio 449  
Floor mats 275  
Remote start 529 450
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Rear bumper protector   95
AWD 1,305  
Extra Value Package 8 2,952  
Satellite radio 359  
Floor mats 180  
Remote start 380 337
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Rear bumper protector   61
Options (change) 5,983 3,635
Options (change) 5,176 2,974
Destination 745 850
Total Price $39,798 $37,880
Total Invoice $35,683 $35,051

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,928
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,492
Model Year20092016
ModelHighlanderOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT5CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/60-18
Total Price$39,798$37,880
Adjustments for Features0-2,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,798$35,870
Total Invoice$35,683$35,051
Adjustments for Features0-1,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,683$33,191

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092016
ModelHighlanderOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,765$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,860

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092016
ModelHighlanderOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in108.1 in
Length188.4 in189.6 in
Width75.2 in72.4 in
Height68.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.1 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 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested225073%
Total Not Requested85027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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