The Ascent gives you standard all-wheel drive and 8.7 inches of ground clearance for $40,795*. The Grand Highlander can’t match that value.

The confidence of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive comes standard on every 2027 Ascent.
Explore the 2027 Ascent

2027 Subaru
Ascent

2026 Toyota
Grand Highlander

Standard All-Wheel Drive

yes
no

Standard Ground Clearance

8.7 inches

8.0 inches

Starting MSRP w/ All-Wheel Drive

$40,795

$43,860

Based on competitor information from manufacturer websites as of September 2026.