Compare the
Subaru Forester
to the Competition
Subaru Forester
to the Competition
8021 Beechmont Ave Cincinnati, OH 45255
The 2025 Subaru Forester is a popular SUV with plenty of stiff competition. Models like the 2025 Honda CR-V, 2025 Toyota RAV4, and 2025 Mazda CX-5 compete with the Subaru for your attention. But how does the Subaru Forester compare to these rivals? Find out at Beechmont Subaru today.
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The Subaru Forester Offers a Practical Cabin: If there is one thing the Subaru Forester gets exceptionally right, it's the practical cabin. Subaru is all about blending what you want with what you need, and the Subaru Forester exemplifies that philosophy.
The Subaru Forester Offers a Plush Ride: The Subaru Forester offers a more plush ride than many drivers may initially believe. With its convenient features, spacious seats, and comfortable seat materials, you and your friends can enjoy every ride around Norwood, OH.
The Subaru Forester Offers Many Standard Driver Assist Features: Every Subaru puts your safety first, always, and the Subaru Forester is no different. Allow many driver assistance features to support your driving and keep your loved ones safe.
Performance: The 2025 Subaru Forester offers the 2.5-liter flat-four engine, with provides 180 horsepower. That's 10 horsepower less than the 190-horsepower turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder in the 2025 Honda CR-V. Both offer a smooth ride overall, though the Honda offers slightly better handling.
Design: Both the Subaru and Honda have modern exterior designs and bold paint options. However, the 2025 Subaru Forester gets the edge on the inside, which is very comfortable. Find plenty of space for people and cargo and a good mix of solid, smooth materials. The Honda is also nice, but its lone highlight is a honeycomb-textured insert spanning the dashboard.
Technology: The 2025 Subaru Forester offers an 11.6-inch infotainment touchscreen standard on all but the base model, which gets a dual 7.0-inch setup. The infotainment system is seamless, with wireless smartphone connectivity and a wireless charging pad for phones. The biggest touchscreen the 2025 Honda CR-V provides is a 9.0-inch display.
Performance: The 2025 Subaru Forester and 2025 Toyota RAV4 offer similar levels of performance and ride quality; both are comfortable, but not sporty. While the Subaru provides a 180 horsepower engine, the Toyota provides a 203 horsepower engine, a 23 horsepower difference.
Design: The 2025 Toyota RAV4 is a little sleeker than the 2025 Subaru Forester, but once again, both are quite similar. Each SUV offers good comfort and a nice mix of premium and regular materials throughout the cabin.
Technology: The Subaru gets the edge with its 11.6-inch touchscreen and intuitive infotainment system. The Toyota can offer a 10.5-inch display but comes up short on user-friendliness.
Performance: While the 2025 Subaru Forester and 2025 Mazda CX-5 offer 180 horsepower and 187 horsepower, respectively, the Mazda offers a more powerful 256 horsepower version. The Mazda also is quicker and snappier, making it much more fun to drive around Alexandria, KY, than the Subaru Forester.
Design: Design-wise, the 2025 Subaru Forester takes a back seat to the 2025 Mazda CX-5. The 2025 Mazda CX-5 is brimming with first-rate materials and a nice layout. However, the Subaru Forester does offer better space for passengers to stretch out and get comfortable; the Mazda sacrifices some of its comfort for its looks.
Technology: Once again, the Subaru wins out in the technology department. Its 11.3-inch display is user-friendly and within easy reach of the driver. The Mazda provides a 10.3-inch display that is not as user-friendly or accessible.
Do you want to see the new Subaru Forester yourself? Schedule a test drive to see it in action with your own hands behind the wheel. Undoubtedly, the new Subaru Forester has good competition, but the Subaru vehicle can be a better solution near Milford, OH. Reach out to our team if you have any questions.
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8021 Beechmont Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45255