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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: $39,152

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $9,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedPlatinum3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,040 $47,240 $34,995 $38,195
All-weather floor mats 249 249 72 72
AWD 1,460 1,460    
Class II trailer hitch 699 699 550 550
Floor mats 229 229    
Cargo net 49 49 70 70
Rear bumper protector 139 139 95  
Remote start 499 499 450 450
EyeSight and Navigation Package     1,595  
Wheel-lip moldings     450 450
All-weather floor mats 145 145 46 46
AWD 1,333 1,333    
Class II trailer hitch 530 530 412 412
Floor mats 139 139    
Cargo net 35 35 45 45
Rear bumper protector 99 99 61  
Remote start 320 320 337 337
EyeSight and Navigation Package     1,331  
Wheel-lip moldings     337 337
Options (change) 3,324 3,324 3,282 1,592
Options (change) 2,601 2,601 2,569 1,177
Destination 1,215 1,215 875 875
Total Price $48,579 $51,779 $39,152 $40,662

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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: $7,997
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,531
Model Year2021202120172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedPlatinum3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine295hp V6295hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT8T8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/55-20225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$48,579$51,779$39,152$40,662
Adjustments for Features-1,430-2,8050-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,149$48,974$39,152$40,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0$1,260

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2021202120172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedPlatinum3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
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  
Around view cameras $500  
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Perimeter scan $25  
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Intercom$25$25  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - three year subscription   $400
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$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$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$9,440$10,815$8,010$8,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$2,805$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-112-2070-232

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20212017
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 and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested290092%
Total Not Requested2508%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring

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

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