New Subaru Forester Vs. The Competition

2024 Subaru Forester vs. the Competition

If you want an SUV that's simple to navigate in the city and invigorating to drive over trails, choose the 2024 Subaru Forester. This compact crossover is highly maneuverable through parking lots and narrow lanes, yet it also comes standard with all-wheel drive for safer handling on snow-covered roads. Other compact SUVs such as the 2024 Toyota RAV4 and 2024 Honda CR-V are about the same size as the Forester, but they aren't as capable or safe. Milford Subaru created the following comparisons to explain why.

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Capability

The 2024 Subaru Forester comes with 8.7 inches of ground clearance and standard Symmetrical all-wheel drive for enhanced traction on wet or icy streets in Milford, NH. Forester Wilderness trims have 9.2 inches of ground clearance, all-terrain tires, and skid plates for exceptional off-road capability. Neither the 2024 Toyota RAV4 nor the 2024 Honda CR-V come standard with all-wheel drive, so you would have to pay more to add it. The Toyota RAV4's standard ground clearance is only 8.4 inches, while the Honda CR-V only comes with 7.8 inches of clearance.

You'll likely want an SUV that can tow a boat or a camper to a nearby lake. 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness models can tow up to 3,000 pounds when properly equipped. Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road models can tow up to 3,500 pounds, but they cost over $3,000 more than the Forester Wilderness. The 2024 Honda CR-V has a maximum towing capacity of 1,500 pounds when properly equipped.

Passenger Space

The 2024 Subaru Forester, 2024 Toyota RAV4, and 2024 Honda CR-V all hold five passengers, but the Forester offers more space for people to kick back. The Forester has 43.3 inches of front legroom, compared to just 41.0 inches of front legroom in the RAV4 and 41.3 inches in the CR-V. The Forester also has 39.4 inches of rear legroom compared to 37.8 inches in the RAV4. The Forester's 57.2 inches of rear shoulder room beats out the CR-V's 55.9 inches of backseat shoulder room.

Safety

You'll feel good knowing that the Subaru Forester is a recipient of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award, and it earned a 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. All 2024 Subaru Forester models come with the EyeSight® suite of advanced active safety features. This package includes a rear-seat alert that reminds you to check the back seats for kids or pets before you exit the Forester. The Toyota RAV4 has similar driver assistance features as the Forester, but it doesn't offer a rear-seat alert. Unlike the Forester, the Honda CR-V doesn't offer a forward-facing camera system.

Reliability and Durability

Dependability is one of the most crucial factors to consider when buying a new SUV because you need a vehicle that you can trust to get to work every day. The 2024 Subaru Forester earned a "Great" 84 out of 100 predicted reliability score from J.D. Power. The 2024 Toyota RAV4 only received a 76 out of 100 reliability rating from J.D. Power. The 2024 Honda CR-V returned an 82 out of 100 score. 96% of Subaru Forester SUVs sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today. That's more than the Toyota RAV4 or the Honda CR-V.

Price

Even though it has many advantages over its rivals, the 2024 Subaru Forester also costs less. Its starting MSRP is over $1,000 less than the 2024 Toyota RAV4's entry-level cost and more than $2,000 less than the 2024 Honda CR-V's base price.

Test Drive the 2024 Subaru Forester at Milford Subaru

The 2024 Subaru Forester is a spacious, capable compact SUV with standard all-wheel drive and a wealth of standard tech features. Visit Milford Subaru and test drive a Forester model today.

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