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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: $38,313

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $6,546

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,290

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $5,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutback
TrimLimitedLimited Platinum3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,190 $42,680 $32,095
Base Invoice $36,694 $38,968 $30,034
Class II trailer hitch 699 699 353
Driver Technology Package 1,400    
Floor mats 225 225  
AWD 1,460 1,460  
Special Appearance Package     1,000
Sunroof     1,445
Eyesight Driver Assist System     1,295
Navigation system     1,300
Class II trailer hitch 480 480 229
Driver Technology Package 1,266    
Floor mats 140 140  
AWD 1,333 1,333  
Special Appearance Package     835
Sunroof     1,203
Eyesight Driver Assist System     1,079
Navigation system     1,085
Options (change) 3,784 2,384 5,393
Options (change) 3,219 1,953 4,431
Destination 885 885 825
Total Price $44,859 $45,949 $38,313
Total Invoice $40,798 $41,806 $35,290

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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: $2,296
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,643
Model Year201520152014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutback
TrimLimitedLimited Platinum3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6270hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/60-17
Total Price$44,859$45,949$38,313
Adjustments for Features-4,250-4,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,609$41,099$38,313
Cost Above Minimum$0$490$0
Total Invoice$40,798$41,806$35,290
Adjustments for Features-3,865-4,4130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,933$37,393$35,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$460$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201520152014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutback
TrimLimitedLimited Platinum3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Power liftgate$350$350 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo tray  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Intercom$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,640$10,240$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,250$4,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,865-4,4130

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152014
ModelHighlanderOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in107.9 in
Length191.1 in189.0 in
Width75.8 in71.7 in
Height68.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Driver Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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