Comparing the Subaru Ascent & the Toyota Highlander at Fitzgerald Subaru

When you're hunting for a new SUV, one thing you won't struggle to find is options. The market is chock full of new models that are built to satisfy. Standing tall among these is the Subaru Ascent. An SUV built for comfort and versatility, the Ascent has emerged as a popular option for drivers in search of a top-quality mid-sized model

The Ascent is far from alone, however. Competitors like the Toyota Highlander also offer impressive packages. It's only when you look more closely at Ascent compares that you realize just how much it really has to offer.

The Subaru Ascent & Toyota Highlander Performance & Price

  • The Subaru Ascent offers a single uniform powertrain: a 2.4-liter turbocharged inline-4. While some Silver Spring drivers might appreciate more options to choose from, you'll be hard-pressed to find anyone who will argue with its standard performance output. Capable of 260 horsepower and 277 pounds-feet of torque, it can deliver up to 5,000 pounds of towing power right out of the gate.
  • The Toyota Highlander can reach higher peaks of raw performance than the Ascent, but you'll have to pay more to get there. Its base engine is a 185 horsepower 2.7-liter inline-4. If you want more, it offers upgrade options including 295 horsepower V6 and a 305-horsepower hybrid V6.
  • While all-wheel-drive is available in the Toyota Highlander, it comes as an optional upgrade. Like most of the Subaru lineup, the Subaru Ascent offers all-wheel-drive as a standard feature. With both the Ascent and the Highlander starting at around $32,000, the Ascent offers a higher level of value at a similar price.

Comparing Interiors in the Subaru Ascent & Toyota Highlander

  • Both the Subaru Ascent and Toyota Highlander offer robust interior options. The Ascent can come equipped with three-zone climate control, heated/ventilated seating, leather seating, and more. The Highlander's interior package is similarly on par.
  • The Subaru Ascent offers seating for up to eight, with a total of 153.5 cubic feet of passenger space. The Toyota Highlander offers a similar passenger package, with space for up to eight people in total.
  • The Subaru Ascent has nearly twenty individuals cup holders. You won't get that in a Toyota Highlander.

Comparing Features & Technology in the Subaru Ascent and Toyota Highlander

  • The Subaru Ascent offers a rich selection of standard and optional features. These include amenities like keyless start, three-zone climate control, push-button start, and more. Heated/ventilated seating, built-in Wi-Fi, a Harman Kardon audio system; there's no lack for options waiting in the Ascent.
  • The Toyota Highlander's feature options include three-zone climate control, heated/ventilated seating, a panoramic moonroof, and more.
  • Both the Ascent and Highlander come equipped with a wide array of standard safety features. While the Toyota Highlander's Safety Sense package is impressive, the Subaru Ascent's standard safety suite is equally solid. Built around Subaru's award-winning EyeSight safety systems, the Ascent's standard safety options include everything from adaptive cruise control and pre-collision braking to lane-departure warnings and more.

Test Drive the New Subaru Ascent at Fitzgerald Subaru

The Toyota Highlander might be a solid SUV, but it's no match for the overall package on offer in the Ascent. If you'd like to learn more about the Subaru Ascent models available in your area. We work with drivers all over the North Bethesda and Gaithersburg areas. We'd love the opportunity to put you behind the wheel of a new Subaru Ascent for a test drive.

2025 Subaru Ascent Limited 7-Passenger SUV

2025 Subaru Ascent Limited 7-Passenger

  • MSRP:$50,152
  • FitzWay Discount:$3,418
  • Sale Price:$46,734
Engine: 2.4L H-4 cyl, Transmission: continuously variable automatic, Exterior Color: Crystal Black Silica, Interior Color: Black, Doors: 4 door, Model: Ascent, Year: 2025, Trim: Limited 7-Passenger, Bodystyle: SUV, Make: Subaru
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2025 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition 7-Passenger SUV

2025 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition 7-Passenger

  • MSRP:$46,180
  • FitzWay Discount:$3,042
  • Sale Price:$43,138
Engine: 2.4L H-4 cyl, Transmission: continuously variable automatic, Exterior Color: Autumn Green, Interior Color: Gray, Doors: 4 door, Model: Ascent, Year: 2025, Trim: Onyx Edition 7-Passenger, Bodystyle: SUV, Make: Subaru
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2025 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition Touring 7-Passenger SUV

2025 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition Touring 7-Passenger

  • MSRP:$54,749
  • FitzWay Discount:$5,950
  • Sale Price:$48,799
Engine: 2.4L H-4 cyl, Transmission: continuously variable automatic, Exterior Color: Magnetite Gray, Interior Color: Slate Black, Doors: 4 door, Model: Ascent, Year: 2025, Trim: Onyx Edition Touring 7-Passenger, Bodystyle: SUV, Make: Subaru
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