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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: $35,568

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $6,984

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,935

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $5,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderOutback
TrimXLESELimitedLimited Platinum3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,920 $40,090 $42,080 $45,200 $28,195
Base Invoice $35,534 $36,602 $38,419 $41,268 $26,369
Class II trailer hitch 699 699 699 699 353
Floor mats 229 229 229 229  
Cargo cover 249 249      
AWD 1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460  
Sunroof         1,445
Limited Package         3,300
Navigation system         1,550
Class II trailer hitch 530 530 530 530 229
Floor mats 139 139 139 139  
Cargo cover 164 164      
AWD 1,333 1,333 1,333 1,333  
Sunroof         1,203
Limited Package         3,115
Navigation system         1,294
Options (change) 2,637 2,637 2,388 2,388 6,648
Options (change) 2,166 2,166 2,002 2,002 5,841
Destination 995 995 995 995 725
Total Price $42,552 $43,722 $45,463 $48,583 $35,568
Total Invoice $38,695 $39,763 $41,416 $44,265 $32,935

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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: $1,284
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $577
Model Year20182018201820182011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderOutback
TrimXLESELimitedLimited Platinum3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19225/60-17
Total Price$42,552$43,722$45,463$48,583$35,568
Adjustments for Features-5,700-5,850-6,950-8,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,852$37,872$38,513$40,258$35,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,020$1,661$3,406$0
Total Invoice$38,695$39,763$41,416$44,265$32,935
Adjustments for Features-5,183-5,320-6,331-7,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,512$34,443$35,085$36,680$32,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$931$1,573$3,168$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182018201820182011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderOutback
TrimXLESELimitedLimited Platinum3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control    $150
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan   $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Cargo tray    $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Roof rack    $300
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Compass    $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600 
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$11,365$11,515$12,615$13,990$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,700$5,850$6,950$8,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,183-5,320-6,331-7,5850

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182011
ModelHighlanderOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in107.9 in
Length192.5 in188.2 in
Width75.8 in71.7 in
Height68.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,544 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
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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 Requested275074%
Total Not Requested95026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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