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Learn How the Subaru Forester Compares to the Competition at Crews Subaru of Charleston

The new lineup of Subaru Forester models is more advanced and better equipped than ever before, providing you with everything you want in a smaller crossover SUV and more. At Crews Subaru of Charleston, we have a great selection of new Forester models for sale, all of which are available with great financing and lease options to make it easy and affordable for anyone around Charleston to drive the model that's right for them. All Forester models come equipped with all-wheel drive and have an impressive engine. You can utilize a spacious cabin with seating for five and ample cargo space, all while enjoying cutting-edge technology and safety features.

To help you get a better idea of why choosing a Forester model is the right fit for you, we're going to compare it to some of its competition, including the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Nissan Rogue, allowing you to see many of the advantages that choosing a Forester model can offer you.

Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4

• Performance: All Subaru Forester models have standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, giving you complete traction and control wherever your adventures take you around the Hanahan area. The Toyota RAV4 models use standard front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive available at an extra price on every model.
• Interior Space: The Forester has more space for you and your passengers to enjoy on the go around Summerville, with 111.9 cubic feet of passenger volume, compared to 98.9 cubic feet in the RAV4. There's also up to 74.2 cubic feet of maximum cargo space in the Forester, compared to 69.8 cubic feet in the RAV4.
• Fuel Economy: The new RAV4 offers slightly higher fuel economy than the Subaru Forester does, however, with 16.6 gallons of fuel capacity in the Forester and 14.5 gallons in the RAV4, you can travel further on a full tank in the Forester.

Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

• Performance: Every new Subaru Forester model comes equipped with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, resulting in the utmost traction and control, especially when facing bad weather or tougher terrain around Mount Pleasant. The Honda CR-V lineup comes equipped with standard front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive available on all models at a higher price.
• Safety Features: Both the Forester and CR-V lineups offer a suite of standard driver assistance features. However, only the new Forester models come equipped with standard LED steering responsive headlights that turn with the wheel to see better around corners.
• Interior Space: The new Forester models offer more space to stretch out and relax in, with 111.9 cubic feet of passenger volume in all models, compared to 105.9 cubic feet in the CR-V.

Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Rogue

• Price: The Subaru Forester and Nissan Rogue models come similarly equipped, however, you can purchase a Forester model for less with a starting price of just over $26,000 compared to a starting price of over $27,000 from the Rogue.
• Performance: All Subaru Forester models come equipped with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, resulting in better traction, handling, and control when facing tough weather or terrain around West Ashley.
• Safety Features: Both the Forester and Rogue lineups come equipped with state-of-the-art safety features, but only the Forester comes equipped with standard LED steering responsive headlights that help you see better around corners, letting you drive with greater confidence around Goose Creek.

Explore the New Subaru Forester Lineup in Person Today

We invite you to come visit us at Crews Subaru of Charleston to see all our new Forester models in person and get a better idea of which model is right for you today.