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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: $4,207

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,005

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelHighlanderOutback
TrimLimited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,595 $28,495
Base Invoice $32,498 $26,643
Towing Prep Package 220  
Roof rack crossbars 229  
Floor mats 315  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Limited Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Towing Prep Package 195  
Roof rack crossbars 150  
Floor mats 200  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Limited Package   3,391
Universal garage door opener   55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Options (change) 963 3,871
Options (change) 670 3,567
Destination 810 795
Total Price $37,368 $33,161
Total Invoice $33,978 $31,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,517
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,436
Model Year20112013
ModelHighlanderOutback
TrimLimited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/60-17
Total Price$37,368$33,161
Adjustments for Features-1,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,678$33,161
Total Invoice$33,978$31,005
Adjustments for Features-1,5370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,441$31,005

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112013
ModelHighlanderOutback
TrimLimited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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$5,605$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5370

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112013
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 Weight4,045 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%

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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested262577%
Total Not Requested80023%

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