Compare the Subaru Forester to the Competition
Subaru Forester vs. the Competition: Why Connecticut Drivers Should Chose the Forester
The new Subaru Forester is one of the most versatile SUVs in its class. This compact crossover's legendary Symmetrical all-wheel-drive system makes it great for going off-road, but it also rides smoothly over rough pavement in Canton, OH. Other compact SUVs like the Honda CR-V and Ford Escape have good attributes, but they're not as well-rounded as the Forester. At Mitchell Subaru, we're happy to compare these SUVs to help you make your choice.
Capability
When the snow flies in Simsbury, you need a vehicle that can power through challenging conditions. The new Subaru Forester comes standard with 8.7 inches of ground clearance and all-wheel drive, enabling it to easily muscle through snow or rugged trails near Avon.
The Honda CR-V only has 7.8 inches of standard ground clearance. It comes with front-wheel drive, although all-wheel drive is available. The Ford Escape comes with 7.5 inches of ground clearance. As with the Honda CR-V, the Escape offers all-wheel drive as an option involving additional cost.
Interior Quality
You'll spend a lot of time inside your SUV, so you should have one with an appealing interior for time well-spent. The new Subaru Forester has comfortable, well-bolstered seats and plastics on the dash have three-dimensional textures and attractive splashes of color. Farmington, CT drivers will like the Saddle Brown perforated leather in Touring trims.
The Honda CR-V also has plush seats, but there's too much dark gray plastic on the dashboard. The Ford Escape also has a lot of hard plastic that makes it feel less refined than the Forester.
Safety
Subaru is known for making safe vehicles, and the Forester's EyeSight suite of driver assistance features can help you drive more confidently on the streets of Bristol, CT. Its five standard driver aids include adaptive cruise control and adaptive headlights. Customers from Litchfield Hills, CT will like the rear seat reminder, which alerts them to check the rear seat for pets or children before exiting the SUV.
Both the Honda CR-V and Ford Escape only come with three standard active advanced safety features. Neither of them comes with adaptive headlights or rear seat reminders.
Frequently Asked Questions
The
Forester has 29.6 cubic feet of room behind the second row and 74.4 cubic feet
of cargo space with the back seats folded flat.
The
Forester comes equipped with a Subaru Multimedia System with standard Apple
CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration. Base models have two seven-inch
displays, but all other trims feature an 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus System.
Torrington, CT drivers will appreciate the wireless device charging pad on the
upgraded system for keeping their smartphone charged on long trips.
The
Subaru Forester has earned a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance
Institute for Highway Safety and the top 5-star score from the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration.
The
Forester starts at around $29,995 for the entry-level Base trim. The top-tier
Touring trim starts at about $39,995.
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