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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: $36,035

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $4,967

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,677

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $3,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320172017
ModelHighlanderOutbackOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,950 $34,995 $38,195
Base Invoice $34,649 $32,696 $35,635
AWD 1,450    
Roof rack crossbars 229    
Floor mats 280    
Cargo net 49 70 70
Bodyside moldings 199    
Rear bumper protector   95  
AWD 1,325    
Roof rack crossbars 150    
Floor mats 175    
Cargo net 32 45 45
Bodyside moldings 125    
Rear bumper protector   61  
Options (change) 2,207 165 70
Options (change) 1,807 106 45
Destination 845 875 875
Total Price $41,002 $36,035 $39,140
Total Invoice $37,301 $33,677 $36,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,822
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,521
Model Year201320172017
ModelHighlanderOutbackOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 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$41,002$36,035$39,140
Adjustments for Features-4400-3,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,562$36,035$35,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0
Total Invoice$37,301$33,677$36,555
Adjustments for Features-4000-3,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,901$33,677$33,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$297$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201320172017
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  
Removable second-row console$200  
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $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
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25 $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Conversation mirror$25  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$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$7,290$6,850$10,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$0$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-4000-3,175

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132017
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 Weight4,266 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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