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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: $36,216

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202009
ModelHighlanderOutback
TrimPlatinum2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $46,850 $31,595
Class II trailer hitch 699 369
Floor mats 229  
Cargo net 49 42
All-weather floor mats 249 55
AWD 1,460  
Universal garage door opener   77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Navigation system   2,000
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Class II trailer hitch 530 240
Floor mats 139  
Cargo net 35 28
All-weather floor mats 145 33
AWD 1,333  
Universal garage door opener   50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Navigation system   1,823
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 2,686 3,926
Options (change) 2,182 3,387
Destination 1,175 695
Total Price $50,711 $36,216

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,645
Model Year20202009
ModelHighlanderOutback
TrimPlatinum2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine295hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20225/55-17
Total Price$50,711$36,216
Adjustments for Features-8,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,356$36,216

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20202009
ModelHighlanderOutback
TrimPlatinum2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Perimeter scan$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Lockable center differential$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Intercom$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
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 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$14,480$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5530

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20202009
ModelHighlanderOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.2 in105.1 in
Length194.9 in188.7 in
Width76.0 in69.7 in
Height68.1 in63.2 in
Curb Weight4,330 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in33.9 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 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
16.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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