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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: $36,887

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,911

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,400

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelHighlanderOutbackOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,070 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $29,762 $33,064 $36,089
AWD 1,450    
Extra Value Package 8 3,280    
Satellite radio 449    
Floor mats 275    
Remote start 529 470 470
Rear bumper protector   107  
AWD 1,305    
Extra Value Package 8 2,952    
Satellite radio 359    
Floor mats 180    
Remote start 380 352 352
Rear bumper protector   69  
Options (change) 5,983 577 470
Options (change) 5,176 421 352
Destination 745 915 915
Total Price $39,798 $36,887 $40,075
Total Invoice $35,683 $34,400 $37,356

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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: $3,021
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,386
Model Year200920182018
ModelHighlanderOutbackOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$39,798$36,887$40,075
Adjustments for Features0-110-3,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,798$36,777$36,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$88
Total Invoice$35,683$34,400$37,356
Adjustments for Features0-103-2,992
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,683$34,297$34,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$67

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920182018
ModelHighlanderOutbackOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$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
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$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
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Removable second-row console$200  
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250 $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$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$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,465$7,575$10,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$110$3,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-103-2,992

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092018
ModelHighlanderOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in108.1 in
Length188.4 in189.9 in
Width75.2 in72.4 in
Height68.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.3,893 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
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested225073%
Total Not Requested85027%

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