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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: $35,122

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $4,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,524

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $3,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelHighlanderOutback
TrimLimited2.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,950 $28,595
Base Invoice $34,649 $26,641
Floor mats 280  
Roof rack crossbars 229  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Cargo net 49 42
Limited Package   2,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   77
Navigation system   2,000
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Floor mats 175  
Roof rack crossbars 150  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Cargo net 32 28
Limited Package   2,144
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   50
Navigation system   1,823
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 757 5,902
Options (change) 482 5,258
Destination 845 625
Total Price $39,552 $35,122
Total Invoice $35,976 $32,524

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,769
Model Year20132006
ModelHighlanderOutback
TrimLimited2.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$39,552$35,122
Adjustments for Features-1,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,702$35,122
Total Invoice$35,976$32,524
Adjustments for Features-1,6830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,293$32,524

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132006
ModelHighlanderOutback
TrimLimited2.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable second-row console$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Conversation mirror$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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$7,550$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6830

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132006
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 Weight4,045 lb.3,565 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
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested115050%
Total Not Requested115050%

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