Subaru Ascent vs Toyota Highlander Comparison

Subaru Ascent vs. Toyota Highlander: Which New Three-Row SUV is Right for You?

Whether you're shopping for a three-row SUV that can fit and accommodate your whole family or your largest cargo needs, we invite you to shop our great selection of new Subaru Ascent models at McCurley Subaru. We have a large collection of new Ascent models for sale in the Tri-Cities Area and will work with you to choose the financing or lease plan that works best with your budget and needs so you can drive home in the right Ascent model for the right price today.

The new Subaru Ascent lineup provides you with everything you want in a three-row SUV, including a spacious and comfortable interior with seating for up to eight and ample cargo space, letting you fit everyone and everything with ease. All models also have cutting-edge features that keep your passengers entertained, you connected, and allow you to drive confidently any time you get behind the wheel. The Ascent lineup also achieves a legendary performance that's built for areas like Pasco.

Compare the New Subaru Ascent to the Toyota Highlander

To help you understand what makes the Subaru Ascent lineup so special, we're going to compare it to the new Toyota Highlander lineup. Both vehicles are three-row SUVs that have many similarities and are designed to cater to the same needs of drivers. However, it's the differences between the two models that make choosing a Subaru Ascent model a better option for drivers in our area. Learn more about what the new Ascent lineup does best below.

Subaru Ascent vs. Toyota Highlander

Price

The new Subaru Ascent lineup has a lower starting price than the Highlander, allowing you to buy or lease an Ascent model from us at a more affordable price. The Ascent starts at just over $35,000, while the Highlander starts at just over $37,700. With that price difference, you can either save or upgrade to a nicer Ascent model for a similar price as the Base Highlander model.

Performance

The new Subaru Ascent models are built to take on the tough climate around Walla Walla, as every model comes equipped with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive to always provide you with optimal traction, control, and handling, regardless of weather or terrain. The Toyota Highlander lineup offers standard front-wheel drive, and though all-wheel drive is available on all models, it costs more, furthering the divide in price between the two vehicles.

The new Toyota Highlander and Subaru Ascent models provide you with similar fuel economy in the city and on the highway, with a slight nod going to the Highlander. However, you can travel further on a full tank of gas in the Ascent thanks to 19.3 gallons of fuel economy, compared to 17.9 gallons in the Highlander.

Features

Both vehicles have an array of standard safety features that provide you with peace of mind and let you always stay aware of your surroundings when driving around Kennewick. However, only the Subaru Ascent comes with standard LED steering responsive headlights that turn with the wheel, letting you see better as you're turning corners. The Highlander offers a similar feature, but only on the highest trim level.

This year, every new Subaru Ascent model comes with a large 11.6-inch vertical touchscreen display, providing you with easy control of various menus, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to control your smartphone's features on the screen. The Toyota Highlander has a standard 8-inch touchscreen, with a 12.3-inch touchscreen available on the two highest trim levels, which will cost you.

Size

The new Subaru Ascent provides comfortable seating for up to eight passengers within 153.5 cubic feet of passenger volume, compared to 141.3 cubic feet of passenger volume in the Highlander. You can also fit more cargo, with up to 86.5 cubic feet of maximum cargo space, compared to 84.3 cubic feet in the Highlander.

Shop Our New Subaru Ascent Models in Person Today

We invite you to make the short drive from Richland to explore all our new Subaru Ascent models in person to learn why choosing a new Ascent model is the right choice for you today.