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Add to circleIn looking at features, it's again nearly a tie--unless you're comparing base models. If your budget is tight, you can get a base Outback for about $24,000, while a base Venza is more than $28,000--and with the Subaru, you get all-wheel drive for that price. Upgrade to the top-of-the-line trims, like the Venza Limited or the Outback Limited, and both models can feel a lot like luxury vehicles--with high-end audio, navigation, leather seats, and back-seat video entertainment systems. At this level, though, the Venza still costs about $5k more--and it starts to feel a lot like the Lexus RX 350, which only costs a few thousand more.
Altogether, the Outback's value for the money is pretty hard to beat, and for shoppers that value a true all-weather champ, it's the winner here. But that doesn't leave the Venza in the dust in all respects; there will definitely be people who prefer the design and the more relaxed driving feel of the Venza, though for us, the Subaru is a compelling package that's more versatile and can fit a much wider range of needs.
| 2013 Subaru Outback | 2013 Toyota Venza |
|---|---|
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| Meta Rating | |
| The 2013 Subaru Outback is practical above all: it's capable in all kinds of conditions, and has great interior space and standard all-wheel drive. | The Toyota Venza gets substantial improvements in entertainment and connectivity for 2013; otherwise it remains a comfortable, practical, and somewhat stylish pick for those who don't need a rugged SUV. |
| Styling | |
| Subaru styling's chief virtue: it looks like a Subaru. Read more | The 2013 Toyota Venza is smooth and sleek, but there's nothing daring, brash, or rugged about it. Read more |
| Performance | |
| You don't measure Subaru performance in a straight line, but in the way it balances on- and off-road capability. Read more | The Venza drives like a somewhat taller Camry; it's a very competent performer, but the driving experience is seldom exciting Read more |
| Quality | |
| A spacious interior with ample cargo space and flip-fold rear seats makes the Outback a mid-size station wagon in all but name. Read more | There's impressive passenger and cargo space in the 2013 Venza, although it's not quite luxury-car refined. Read more |
| Safety | |
| The NHTSA hasn't updated its ratings, but the IIHS calls the Outback a Top Safety Pick. Read more | The Venza has earned a mix of good and bad crash-test ratings, and rearward visibility can be an Achilles' heel. Read more |
| Features | |
| All-wheel drive is standard, though the Outback misses out on some of the high-tech, high-cost features found on other crossovers. Read more | Toyota has packed more connectivity and infotainment value into the Venza for 2013. Read more |
| Green | |
| Four-cylinder, CVT-equipped Outbacks earn good EPA ratings; the flat six won't win any green badges of honor. Read more | Especially with the four-cylinder engine, the 2013 Toyota Venza is a somewhat greener alternative to bigger, taller crossovers. Read more |
| MSRP | |
| from $23,495 | from $27,850 |
| Invoice | |
| from $22,123 | from $25,483 |
| Fuel Economy - Combined City and Highway | |
| 24 | 23 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | |
| 43.0 | 40.200 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | |
| 37.8 Read Full Specs |
39.100 Read Full Specs |
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