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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: $42,394

Subaru Outback Limited XT   
Difference: $3,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520212021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,190 $42,680 $37,995 $39,945
Driver Technology Package 1,400      
All-weather floor mats 200 200 101 101
AWD 1,460 1,460    
Class II trailer hitch 699 699 547 547
Floor mats 225 225    
Cargo net 49 49 81 81
Rear bumper protector 129 129 107  
Remote start 499 499 470 470
EyeSight and Navigation Package     1,585  
Wheel-lip moldings     458 458
Driver Technology Package 1,266      
All-weather floor mats 120 120 65 65
AWD 1,333 1,333    
Class II trailer hitch 480 480 410 410
Floor mats 140 140    
Cargo net 32 32 52 52
Rear bumper protector 89 89 69  
Remote start 310 310 352 352
EyeSight and Navigation Package     1,323  
Wheel-lip moldings     343 343
Options (change) 4,661 3,261 3,349 1,657
Options (change) 3,770 2,504 2,614 1,222
Destination 885 885 1,050 1,050
Total Price $45,736 $46,826 $42,394 $42,652

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback Limited XT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,162
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,917
Model Year2015201520212021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6270hp V6260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$45,736$46,826$42,394$42,652
Adjustments for Features-180-7800-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,556$46,046$42,394$42,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$490$0$208

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2015201520212021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rack  $300 
Roof rails$250$250 $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Intercom$25$25  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
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$200$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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600  
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$8,515$9,115$8,335$8,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$180$780$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-163-7060-3

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152021
ModelHighlanderOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in108.1 in
Length191.1 in191.3 in
Width75.8 in73.0 in
Height68.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.3,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in39.5 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 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft375.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Driver Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited XT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Touring XT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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