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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: $35,792

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,176

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelHighlanderOutback
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,595 $31,595
Base Invoice $32,498 $29,367
Towing Prep Package 220  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Floor mats 315  
Roof rack crossbars 229  
Cargo net 49 42
Navigation system 2,650 2,000
AWD 1,450  
Universal garage door opener   77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Towing Prep Package 195  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Floor mats 200  
Roof rack crossbars 150  
Cargo net 34 28
Navigation system 2,359 1,823
AWD 1,324  
Universal garage door opener   50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 5,112 3,502
Options (change) 4,387 3,114
Destination 810 695
Total Price $41,517 $35,792
Total Invoice $37,695 $33,176

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,904
Model Year20112009
ModelHighlanderOutback
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$41,517$35,792
Adjustments for Features-2,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,637$35,792
Total Invoice$37,695$33,176
Adjustments for Features-2,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,080$33,176

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112009
ModelHighlanderOutback
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop $100
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,705$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6150

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112009
ModelHighlanderOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in105.1 in
Length188.4 in188.7 in
Width75.2 in69.7 in
Height68.1 in63.2 in
Curb Weight4,266 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in33.9 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft366.2 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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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