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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: $39,022

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $9,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutback
TrimLimitedPlatinum3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,040 $47,240 $33,395
AWD 1,460 1,460  
All-weather floor mats 249 249 72
Class II trailer hitch 699 699 550
Floor mats 229 229  
Cargo net 49 49 70
Rear bumper protector 139 139 95
Remote start 499 499 450
Eyesight Driver Assist System     795
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     2,295
Wheel-lip moldings     450
AWD 1,333 1,333  
All-weather floor mats 145 145 46
Class II trailer hitch 530 530 412
Floor mats 139 139  
Cargo net 35 35 45
Rear bumper protector 99 99 61
Remote start 320 320 337
Eyesight Driver Assist System     663
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     1,913
Wheel-lip moldings     337
Options (change) 3,324 3,324 4,777
Options (change) 2,601 2,601 3,814
Destination 1,215 1,215 850
Total Price $48,579 $51,779 $39,022

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,527
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,326
Model Year202120212016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutback
TrimLimitedPlatinum3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine295hp V6295hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT8T8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/55-20225/60-18
Total Price$48,579$51,779$39,022
Adjustments for Features-2,030-3,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,549$48,374$39,022
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year202120212016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutback
TrimLimitedPlatinum3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Perimeter scan $25 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Intercom$25$25 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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
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
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,690$11,065$7,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,030$3,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-159-2510

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20212016
ModelHighlanderOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.2 in108.1 in
Length194.9 in189.6 in
Width76.0 in72.4 in
Height68.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,330 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in38.1 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 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%

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