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Southern Team Subaru | Good People. Great Values. | 2026 Model Year
Every Subaru comes standard with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and the EyeSight Driver Assist suite, no upcharge, no trim-shopping required. See how that standard equipment stacks up against the competition, model for model.
Subaru Outback vs. Honda Passport • Toyota RAV4 • Kia Sorento • Mazda CX-70
| Feature | Subaru Outback | Honda Passport | Toyota RAV4 | Kia Sorento | Mazda CX-70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $34,995 | $44,950 | $31,900 | $32,390 | $42,750 |
| All-Wheel Drive | Standard — every trim | Standard — every trim | Optional on base trims | Optional, extra cost | Standard — every trim |
| Standard Driver-Assist Suite | EyeSight standard, all trims | Honda Sensing standard | Toyota Safety Sense standard | Forward collision-avoidance standard; advanced features trim-dependent | Smart Brake Support, Blind Spot Monitoring, radar cruise standard; full i-Activsense suite available as upgrade |
| IIHS Safety Award | 2026 Top Safety Pick+ | Top Safety Pick+ (2025 award, current model) | Not awarded for 2026 | Top Safety Pick+ (2025 award, current model) | 2026 Top Safety Pick+ |
| Ground Clearance | 8.7" (9.5" Wilderness) | 8.3" | 8.1" | 6.9" | 8.0" |
| Cargo Capacity | 34.6 / 80.5 cu ft | 44.0 / 83.2 cu ft | 37.8 / 70.4 cu ft | 75.5 cu ft max (3-row) | 39.6 / 75.3 cu ft |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 3,500 lbs | 2,000 lbs | Up to 5,000 lbs (equipped) |
| EPA Combined MPG | 27 combined | 20 combined | 41 combined (hybrid) | 26 combined | 25 combined |
| Basic / Powertrain Warranty | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain | 5-yr/60k basic, 10-yr/100k powertrain | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain |
Subaru Advantage: Outback pairs standard AWD and EyeSight with the tallest ground clearance in the group (8.7"–9.5") and a starting price nearly $8,000 below the CX-70's, with towing that doesn't require an upgraded trim.
RAV4 is now hybrid-only for 2026. CX-70 towing tops out at 5,000 lbs only when equipped with a factory hitch.
Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V • Toyota RAV4 • Kia Sportage • Mazda CX-50
| Feature | Subaru Forester | Honda CR-V | Toyota RAV4 | Kia Sportage | Mazda CX-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $29,995 | $30,920 | $31,900 | $28,790 | $29,900* |
| All-Wheel Drive | Standard — every trim | Optional, +$1,500 | Optional on base trims | Optional, extra cost | Standard — every trim |
| Standard Driver-Assist Suite | EyeSight standard, all trims | Honda Sensing standard | Toyota Safety Sense standard | Forward collision-avoidance standard; advanced features trim-dependent | i-Activsense standard |
| IIHS Safety Award | 2026 Top Safety Pick+ (20th consecutive year) | Not awarded for 2026 | Not awarded for 2026 | 2026 Top Safety Pick+ | 2026 Top Safety Pick+ |
| Ground Clearance | 8.7" (9.3" Wilderness) | 8.2" | 8.1" | 7.1" | 8.3" |
| Cargo Capacity | 29.6 cu ft | 39.3 cu ft | 37.8 cu ft | 39.6 cu ft | 31.4 cu ft |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 lbs (3,500 lbs Wilderness) | 1,500 lbs | 3,500 lbs | 3,500 lbs (equipped) | 2,000–3,500 lbs |
| EPA Combined MPG | Up to 29 combined | 29 combined | 44 combined (hybrid) | 28 combined | 26 combined (38 hybrid) |
| Basic / Powertrain Warranty | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain | 5-yr/60k basic, 10-yr/100k powertrain | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain |
Subaru Advantage: Forester is the only vehicle in this group with standard AWD and a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+; the 2026 Honda CR-V did not receive an IIHS Top Safety Pick award.
*CX-50 price excludes $1,595 destination; RAV4 is now hybrid-only for 2026.
Subaru Crosstrek vs. Honda HR-V • Toyota Corolla Cross • Kia Seltos • Mazda CX-30
| Feature | Subaru Crosstrek | Honda HR-V | Toyota Corolla Cross | Kia Seltos | Mazda CX-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $28,415 | $27,950 | $26,930 | $23,690 | $26,375* |
| All-Wheel Drive | Standard — every trim | Optional, +$1,500 | Optional on all trims | Optional (standard only on top SX trim) | Standard — every trim |
| Standard Driver-Assist Suite | EyeSight standard, all trims | Honda Sensing standard | Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard | Forward collision-avoidance standard; advanced features trim-dependent | i-Activsense standard |
| IIHS Safety Award | 2026 Top Safety Pick+ (Hybrid) | 2026 Top Safety Pick+ | 2026 Top Safety Pick | Not awarded for 2026 | 2026 Top Safety Pick+ |
| Ground Clearance | 8.7" (9.3" Wilderness) | 7.0" | ~8.1" | 7.3" | 8.0" |
| Cargo Capacity | ~19.9 cu ft | 24.4 / 55.1 cu ft | ~24 cu ft | 26.6 / 62.8 cu ft | 20.2 / 45.2 cu ft |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 lbs | Not rated for towing | Not rated for towing | Not rated for towing | Not rated for towing |
| EPA Combined MPG | 29 combined | ~28 combined | 32 combined | 31 combined | 27 combined |
| Basic / Powertrain Warranty | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain | 5-yr/60k basic, 10-yr/100k powertrain | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain |
Subaru Advantage: Crosstrek is the only vehicle in this group with standard AWD on every single trim; HR-V, Corolla Cross, and Seltos all charge extra or gate it to a top trim. Ground clearance (8.7"–9.3") also leads the class by a wide margin.
*CX-30 price excludes $1,595 destination. Crosstrek Hybrid carries the 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+; the gas Crosstrek is IIHS-rated separately.
Subaru Ascent vs. Honda Pilot • Toyota Highlander • Kia Sorento • Mazda CX-70
| Feature | Subaru Ascent | Honda Pilot | Toyota Highlander | Kia Sorento | Mazda CX-70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $40,795 | $42,195 | $40,320 | $32,390 | $42,750 |
| All-Wheel Drive | Standard — every trim | Optional (standard only on TrailSport/Touring/Elite/Black Edition) | Optional, extra cost | Optional, extra cost | Standard — every trim |
| Standard Driver-Assist Suite | EyeSight standard, all trims | Honda Sensing standard | Toyota Safety Sense standard | Forward collision-avoidance standard; advanced features trim-dependent | i-Activsense standard |
| IIHS Safety Award | 2026 Top Safety Pick+ | Not awarded for 2026 | Not awarded for 2026 | Top Safety Pick+ (2025 award, current model) | 2026 Top Safety Pick+ |
| Seating Capacity | 7 or 8 passengers | 7 or 8 passengers | 7 or 8 passengers | 6 or 7 passengers | 5 passengers, 2-row |
| Cargo Capacity | 17.8 / 75.6 cu ft | 18.6 / 112.4 cu ft | 16.0 / 84.3 cu ft | N/A (3-row figure not applicable) | N/A — 2-row SUV |
| Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs — every trim | 3,500 lbs (2WD) / 5,000 lbs (AWD) | Up to 5,000 lbs | 2,000–4,500 lbs (trim-dependent) | N/A |
| EPA Combined MPG | ~22 combined | 20–22 combined | 24 combined | 25–26 combined | 25 combined (turbo I6) |
| Basic / Powertrain Warranty | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain | 5-yr/60k basic, 10-yr/100k powertrain | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain |
Subaru Advantage: Ascent tows 5,000 lbs on every trim, base to Touring; Pilot only reaches 5,000 lbs once you step up to an AWD trim, and its base 2WD Sport is capped at 3,500 lbs.
Mazda's true 3-row model is the CX-90; the CX-70 shown here (per your comparison list) is a 2-row, 5-passenger SUV, so seating/cargo/towing aren't directly comparable to the other three-row vehicles in this row. Flagging so you can swap in the CX-90 if you'd rather compare apples-to-apples.
Specifications, pricing, and awards reflect 2026 model year information published by manufacturers and third-party sources (Edmunds, KBB, IIHS.org) as of November 2026 and are subject to change without notice. MSRP excludes tax, title, license, and destination fees unless noted. See your Southern Team Subaru sales consultant for current pricing, incentives, and full vehicle specifications.