Subaru Ascent vs Subaru Forester - Car Comparison
Comparing average pricing near
Yukon, OK
| Vehicle | 2026 Subaru Ascent Premium 4dr SUV AWD w/7-Passenger (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT) | 2025 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) | No selected vehicle | No selected vehicle |
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| Section Title | Pricing | Pricing | ||
| Starting MSRP | $42,245 | $31,415 | ||
| Average Price Paid | $40,342 | $29,494 | ||
| Invoice | $39,552 | $29,587 | ||
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| Section Title | Edmunds Rating | Edmunds Rating | ||
| Overall Rating | Not Available | 7.1 /10 | ||
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| Section Title | Consumer Rating | Consumer Rating | ||
| Overall consumer rating | 4.5 / 5 stars | 4.5 / 5 stars | ||
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| Section Title | Warranty | Warranty | ||
| Basic | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | ||
| Drivetrain | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | ||
| Roadside Assistance | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | ||
| Section Title | Features | Features | ||
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | ||
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| Satellite radio | standard | standard | ||
| Keyless Ignition | standard | |||
| Cruise control | standard | standard | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | ||
| Parking assistance | standard | Not available | ||
| Upholstery | leatherette | cloth | ||
| Heated seats | standard | |||
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | ||||
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | ||
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| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | ||
| Country of final assembly | United States | Japan | ||
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | ||
| Engine power | 260 hp @ 5,600 rpm | 180 hp @ 5,800 rpm | ||
| Engine torque | 277 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 3,700 rpm | ||
| Engine displacement | 2.4 l | 2.5 l | ||
| Engine configuration | flat 4 | flat 4 | ||
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | ||
| Tire size | 245/60R18 | 225/60R17 | ||
| Wheel size | 18 X 7.5-in | 17 X 7.0-in | ||
| Wheel type | alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | ||
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | ||
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | ||
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 20 / 26 / 22 MPG | 26 / 33 / 29 MPG | ||
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 19.3 gal. | 16.6 gal. | ||
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 386 / 502 miles | 432 / 548 miles | ||
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | ||
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | ||
| Turning circle | 38.0 ft. | 35.4 ft. | ||
| Curb weight | 4,433 lb. | 3,510 lb. | ||
| Ground Clearance | 8.7 in. | 8.7 in. | ||
| Overall Width with Mirrors | 85.9 in. | 81.2 in. | ||
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 76.0 in. | 72.0 in. | ||
| Height | 71.6 in. | 68.1 in. | ||
| Length | 196.8 in. | 183.3 in. | ||
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in. | 105.1 in. | ||
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 | ||
| Cargo Space | 17.8 cu. ft. | 29.6 cu. ft. | ||
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | - | 74.4 cu. ft. | ||
| Front Head Room | 41.2 in. | 41.2 in. | ||
| Front Leg Room | 42.2 in. | 43.3 in. | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 61.1 in. | 57.7 in. | ||
| Rear Head Room | 40.0 in. | 39.6 in. | ||
| Rear Leg Room | 38.6 in. | 39.4 in. | ||
| Rear Shoulder Room | 60.3 in. | 56.7 in. | ||
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | ||
| True Cost to Own® | Not Available | $35,332 | ||
| Average Cost Per Mile | Not Available | $0.47 | ||
| Depreciation | Not Available | $9,648 | ||
| Financing | Not Available | $5,440 | ||
| Taxes & Fees | Not Available | $1,454 | ||
| Fuel | Not Available | $7,383 | ||
| Insurance | Not Available | $5,287 | ||
| Maintenance | Not Available | $5,321 | ||
| Repairs | Not Available | $799 | ||
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | ||
| Interior | Black StarTex, leatherette | Gray, cloth | ||
| Exterior | Sapphire Blue Pearl Autumn Green Metallic Magnetite Gray Metallic Crystal White Pearl Crystal Black Silica Ice Silver Metallic Crimson Red Pearl | Crystal White Pearl Horizon Blue Pearl Crimson Red Pearl Magnetite Gray Metallic |
