The Ascent gives you outstanding passenger volume and 8.7 inches of ground clearance for $40,795*. The Highlander can’t match that value.
The confidence of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive comes standard on every 2026 Ascent.
2026 Subaru
Ascent
2026 Toyota
Highlander
Standard All-Wheel Drive
Maximum Passenger Volume
153.2 cubic feet
139.5 cubic feet
Maximum Ground Clearance
8.7 inches
8.0 inches
Starting MSRP w/ AWD
$40,795
$45,270
Based on competitor information from manufacturer websites as of October 2025.