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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: $39,389

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,859

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,572

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $71

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTribecaTribeca
TrimSportLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $32,595 $35,895
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $30,657 $33,703
Extra Value Package 5 1,025      
Third-row seat 1,090      
Leather seating surfaces 1,490      
AWD 1,450 1,450    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,700 1,700 1,800 1,800
Sunroof 850   1,500  
Satellite radio 449 449    
Remote start 529 529 379 379
Floor mats 185 275    
Extra Value Package 6 2,475      
Extra Value Package 8   3,280    
Rear bumper protector     65 65
Cargo cover     75 75
Navigation system     2,200 2,200
Extra Value Package 5 923      
Third-row seat 872      
Leather seating surfaces 1,192      
AWD 1,305 1,305    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,360 1,360 1,662 1,434
Sunroof 680   1,304  
Satellite radio 359 359    
Remote start 380 380 246 246
Floor mats 120 180    
Extra Value Package 6 2,228      
Extra Value Package 8   2,952    
Rear bumper protector     43 43
Cargo cover     49 49
Navigation system     1,907 1,913
Options (change) 11,243 7,683 6,019 4,519
Options (change) 9,419 6,536 5,211 3,685
Destination 745 745 775 775
Total Price $41,248 $41,498 $39,389 $41,189
Total Invoice $36,572 $37,043 $36,643 $38,163

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Tribeca

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $344
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,176
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTribecaTribeca
TrimSportLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT5T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9385, 10385, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$41,248$41,498$39,389$41,189
Adjustments for Features-640-1,7650-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,608$39,733$39,389$40,589
Cost Above Minimum$875$0$0$1,200
Total Invoice$36,572$37,043$36,643$38,163
Adjustments for Features-567-1,5760-556
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,005$35,467$36,643$37,607
Cost Above Minimum$538$0$0$964

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTribecaTribeca
TrimSportLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Power liftgate $350  
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$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$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Larger rear spoiler$200   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$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$5,665$6,790$5,025$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$1,765$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-567-1,5760-556

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20092012
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

Extra Value Package 5
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested220071%
Total Not Requested90029%

Option Package Details
Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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