Compare the 2017 Subaru Outback and 2017 Toyota Highlander with Research from Mike Shaw Subaru Serving Denver, CO

Whether you're looking for more room during your adventure, or you're looking to upgrade the daily driver, an SUV is often the best choice for getting around the Front Range. There are a lot of options for your next new SUV or crossover, and we're proud to represent the best-selling all-wheel drive vehicles in America for the past six years at Mike Shaw Subaru. While Toyota enjoys a well-known reputation for quality, 96% of all Subaru models sold over the past decade are still on the road today. How does the award-winning 2017 Subaru Outback compare to the 2017 Toyota Highlander? We compared the facts for a better look at some advantages that come with the new Subaru Outback. Read through the following comparison, then schedule your test drive at Mike Shaw Subaru.

2017 Subaru Outback		2017 Toyota Highlander
$25,645	Starting MSRP	$30,630
Standard Equipment	All-Wheel Drive	Available Upgrade
25 City - 32 Highway	Entry-Level Fuel Economy (MPG)	20 City - 24 Highway
2,700 Pounds	Entry-Level Towing Capacity	1,500 Pounds

Compare the Design of the 2017 Subaru Outback and the 2017 Toyota Highlander

With a price tag that starts at nearly $5,000 more, you might expect the 2017 Toyota Highlander is designed with more than the 2017 Subaru Outback. While it is bigger, with all seats in place you'll have much less cargo space in the Toyota Highlander. You'll also have to pay even more for all-wheel drive which is standard equipment on every new 2017 Subaru Outback. If you need to take even more cargo, the standard roof rails with fold-away crossbars on the new Subaru Outback offer versatile options, but you'll again have to pay more for roof racks on the Toyota.

Compare the Performance of the 2017 Subaru Outback and the 2017 Toyota Highlander

When it comes to performance, simply looking at the horsepower of the exhilarating new 2017 Subaru Outback and the Toyota Highlander doesn't tell the whole story. At the entry level, both models offer similar horsepower, but the Toyota Highlander must carry nearly 600 pounds more weight. This means that the entry-level Subaru Outback will prove far more responsive when you press the accelerator, and it gains far superior fuel economy. Both models do offer a six-cylinder engine upgrade, but the engines that come with the new Subaru Outback are all flat BOXER engines that provide a lower center of gravity with a higher ground clearance than that found in the Toyota. Ultimately, the best way to understand the unique and impressive performance that comes with the new 2017 Subaru Outback is to get behind the wheel and experience it firsthand at Mike Shaw Subaru.

Compare the Safety of the 2017 Subaru Outback and the 2017 Toyota Highlander

The roads around the Denver Metro area are full of hazards from potholes to overcrowding and more. This means that safety should be a top priority when choosing your next new SUV. While both brands have a reputation for being among the safer vehicles on the road, a few important advantages come with the new 2017 Subaru Outback. Active head restraints are standard in the Outback to help reduce or prevent injury from whiplash. When the independent experts at the NHTSA subjected both models to a series of demanding crash tests, they found that the new Toyota Highlander only managed a four-star safety rating in the event of a frontal crash while the new Subaru Outback again earned the top five-star safety rating for frontal crash and overall safety. When you stop by for a test drive, be sure to ask us about the available Subaru EyeSight technology that's like having an extra set of eyes on the road.

Get the Information You Need & More at Mike Shaw Subaru in Thornton, CO

When it comes to the exceptional quality, value, and capability of Subaru, you won't find a better selection than our inventory at Mike Shaw Subaru. Frequently updated purchase, lease, and finance offers make your upgrade even easier, and our finance team can work with nearly any budget. We're here to help you with research as well with competitive comparison information like this page, and Subaru model pages help you further narrow down your choices. Scheduling your next test drive is easy online, or simply stop by and see us at 1650 W 104th Avenue, Thornton, CO 80234. You'll always find our lowest price, guaranteed at Mike Shaw Subaru, so you know the short drive from Westminster or Broomfield, CO is always well worth it.