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Subaru Tribeca vs. Toyota Highlander

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Subaru Tribeca and Toyota Highlander contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Subaru Tribeca and the Toyota Highlander.

When comparing the Subaru Tribeca's and the Toyota Highlander's specifications and ratings, the Subaru Tribeca has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Toyota Highlander has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Subaru Tribeca's and the Toyota Highlander's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2014 Subaru Tribeca ranges from $7,180 to $14,117 while a used 2014 Toyota Highlander is priced between $11,995 to $22,984.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Subaru Tribeca’s base engine makes 256 horsepower, and the Toyota Highlander base engine makes 185 horsepower. The Tribeca is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 355 miles. The Highlander is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 480 miles. This gives the Toyota Highlander the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Subaru Tribeca. Both models use gasoline.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Highlander has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The Toyota Highlander has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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Subaru Tribeca
Toyota Highlander

2014 Subaru Tribeca
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

34095

Category Avg Starting MSRP:

N/A

Category Starting MSRP Range:

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

29245

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

28488

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

19995 - 34485

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

10733

Price Range:

7180 - 14117

Category Avg Price:

N/A

Category Avg Price Range:

N/A

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

3

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

116161

# Good or Great Deals:

1

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

16915

Price Range:

11995 - 22984

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

12394

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

8085 - 21940

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

159

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

142057

# Good or Great Deals:

58

Subaru Tribeca Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available

Toyota Highlander Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.5 / 10

Reliability:

8.1 / 10

Retained Value:

8.3 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Subaru Tribeca

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Highlander

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

6.197783506753706

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.9008731211049934

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

4.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.3 - 16.4

Subaru Tribeca Rankings

Not yet available

Toyota Highlander Rankings

Best Crossover SUVs Under $40k

1 / 17

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

1 / 17

Best Midsize SUVs Under $40k

1 / 16

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $40k

1 / 16

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

1 / 10

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

1 / 10

Best Family Crossover SUVs

3 / 67

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 34

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 34

Best Family Midsize SUVs

3 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs

3 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

3 / 30

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

4 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

4 / 34

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

4 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

4 / 28

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 34

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

5 / 32

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

5 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs

6 / 67

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 34

Safest Midsize SUVs

6 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

7 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

9 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

10 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

11 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

12 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

13 / 67

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

13 / 30

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

14 / 32

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

14 / 32

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

15 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

16 / 34

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

17 / 34

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

17 / 28

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

18 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

19 / 32

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

20 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

21 / 56

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

24 / 34

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

25 / 34

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

26 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

27 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

27 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

28 / 34

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

30 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

32 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

36 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

47 / 56

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Subaru Tribeca Trim Levels

3.6R Limited

Toyota Highlander Trim Levels

LE, LE Plus, Limited, Limited Platinum, XLE

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years / 25000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

256 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

247 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.061 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

3500 lbs

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

185 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque:

184 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.045 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

1500 lbs

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.6 liters

Engine Configuration:

Flat/Horizontally Opposed

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


16 / 21 / 18

Range (city/hwy):

270 / 355 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.7 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


20 / 25 / 22

Range (city/hwy):

384 / 480 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.9 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

58.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.2 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

57.5 inches

Cargo Space:

8.3 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

74.4 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

141.8 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.7 inches

Front Leg Room:

44.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

59.6 inches

Cargo Space:

13.8 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

78.6 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

158.8 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4214 lbs

Width:

88.8 inches

Height:

67.7 inches

Length:

191.5 inches

Wheelbase:

108.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.4 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4134 lbs

Width:

75.8 inches

Height:

68.1 inches

Length:

191.1 inches

Wheelbase:

109.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

8 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P255/55R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P245/60R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Silica

Blue

Deep Indigo Pearl

Gray

Carbide Gray Metallic

Red

Venetian Red Pearl

Silver

Ice Silver Metallic

White

Satin White Pearl

Beige

Not available

Green

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Attitude Black Metallic

Blue

Nautical Blue Metallic / Shoreline Blue Pearl

Gray

Predawn Gray Mica

Red

Ooh La La Rouge Mica

Silver

Silver Sky Metallic

White

Blizzard Pearl

Beige

Creme Brulee Mica

Green

Alumina Jade Metallic

Interior Colors

Beige

Desert Beige

Gray

Slate Gray

Black

Not available

Interior Colors

Beige

Not available

Gray

Ash

Black

Black

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