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Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Tribeca Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Tribeca Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,385

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $2,268

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,337

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTribeca
TrimSportLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $32,595
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $30,727
Cold Weather Package 60    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 585 585  
Third-row seat 1,090   1,000
Universal garage door opener 125    
Floor mats 185 275  
Remote start 529 529 389
Satellite radio 449 449  
Sunroof 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,780 1,780 1,800
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 2,400
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Heated front seats   440  
Rear bumper protector     64
Cargo cover     149
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     293
Cold Weather Package 48    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 468 468  
Third-row seat 872   756
Universal garage door opener 100    
Floor mats 120 180  
Remote start 380 380 253
Satellite radio 359 359  
Sunroof 680 680  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,424 1,424 1,662
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 2,202
AWD 1,290 1,290  
Heated front seats   352  
Rear bumper protector     42
Cargo cover     91
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     190
Options (change) 11,498 8,863 6,095
Options (change) 9,351 7,232 5,196
Destination 745 745 695
Total Price $41,653 $42,508 $39,385
Total Invoice $36,337 $37,258 $36,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Tribeca

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Tribeca Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,528
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $927
Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTribeca
TrimSportLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9160, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19255/55-18
Total Price$41,653$42,508$39,385
Adjustments for Features-740-1,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,913$40,993$39,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$0
Total Invoice$36,337$37,258$36,618
Adjustments for Features-646-1,3280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,691$35,930$36,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$239$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTribeca
TrimSportLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,765$6,540$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$1,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-646-1,3280

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20082009
ModelHighlanderTribeca
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in108.2 in
Length188.4 in191.5 in
Width75.2 in73.9 in
Height68.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.4,140 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.3 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in36.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in51.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft38.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft337.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft374.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
Subaru Tribeca Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Total Requested115092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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