When you think of the most influential midsize sedans in automotive history, it’s hard not to think of the Toyota Highlander. When it was , it was one of the first car-based SUVs, making it one of the first crossover SUVs ever built.
If you’re looking for a used midsize SUV, the 2014 is an excellent choice, beating out nearly all competitors in every category. However, there was another 2014 crossover SUV that beat out the legendary Highlander in a key category. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2014 Toyota Highlander and the only 2014 midsize SUV to beat it in a key category.
. According to , the Highlander received all four- and five-star crash safety ratings from NHTSA and all “good” ratings from IIHS with an “acceptable” safety rating in the front driver test with reduced overlap. . Despite this low rating, the 2014 Highlander received the IIHS’s Top Safety Pick+ for 2014.
Should you consider a used Toyota Highlander or Subaru Tribeca?
While the Highlander succeeds in every other way than the Subaru Tribeca, a is also significantly more expensive on the used market than the Tribeca.
On the used market, the 2014 Highlander typically sells for about $20,000 to $26,000, depending on model and condition, while the 2014 Subaru Tribeca sells for about $17,500 on the used market.
So while Toyota can offer a superior product in almost every way, consumers who can handle the shortcomings found with the Subaru Tribeca will find they have an excellent and safe vehicle, for nearly half the price of the competition.
