Compare The Subaru Forester in Bronx

Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda CR-V | Milea Subaru

Subaru Forester VS The Competition

A Bronx, NY Buyer's Guide to the Forester, Toyota RAV4 & Honda CR-V

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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 & Honda CR-V

Cross-shopping compact SUVs before a trip to the Bronx? A few questions come up more than any others:

  • Which of these three actually costs less – the Forester, the RAV4, or the CR-V?
  • Do I have to pay extra for all-wheel drive, or does it come standard?
  • Which one gives me the most room without stepping up to a bigger SUV?

Here's what we've found after putting all three side by side: the Forester starts lower, tops out lower, and puts Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive on every single trim – no upcharge, no exceptions – while offering more total interior room than either rival SUV.

The team at Milea Subaru put this comparison together for drivers across the Bronx, Westchester, Yonkers, and New Rochelle who want the real numbers before they commit to a test drive.

What You'll Actually Pay

Starting MSRP Comparison [1]

Subaru Forester Base:

$29,995

Toyota RAV4 LE:

Honda CR-V LX:

$31,900

$31,520

Top Trim MSRP

Subaru Forester Touring:

$41,595

Toyota RAV4 Limited:

Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid:

$43,300

$42,950

Bottom line: Whether you're comparing base models or fully loaded trims, the Forester costs less at every price point – and every dollar of that price already includes AWD, something RAV4 and CR-V shoppers often have to add.

A Reputation Built Over Years, Not Just Model Years

Specs on a window sticker only tell part of the story. Here's how the Forester has actually held up for owners – and how that translates to real value down the road.

Hybrid All‑Wheel Drive

Subaru Forester Hybrid:

Standard, Every Trim

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (LE / SE / XLE Premium):

Honda CR-V Hybrid (All Trims):

Optional (+$1,400)

Available, Not Standard

Consumer Reports Recognition

Subaru Forester:

Top Compact SUV, 13 Years Running

Projected Resale Value

Subaru Forester:

#1, Compact SUVs – J.D. Power

Nearly 96 out of every 100 Foresters sold over the last decade are still on the road today – a stat that says more about long-term ownership than any single spec sheet does.

Built for New York Winters, Not Just Sunday Drives

Standard All‑Wheel Drive

Subaru Forester:

Standard, Every Trim

Toyota RAV4 LE / SE / XLE Premium:

Honda CR-V (All Trims):

Optional (+$1,400)

Available, Not Standard

Ground Clearance

Forester Wilderness:

9.3 Inches

Forester (Standard Trims):

Toyota RAV4:

8.7 Inches

Up to 8.6 Inches

Max Towing Capacity

Forester Wilderness:

3,500 lbs.

Toyota RAV4:

Honda CR-V:

1,500 lbs.

1,500 lbs.

Total Interior Volume [2]

Subaru Forester:

Up to 110.8 cu. ft.

Toyota RAV4:

Honda CR-V:

Less Than Forester

Less Than Forester

Why it matters: Potholes, snow banks, and the Cross Bronx Expressway don't care about a spec sheet. Extra clearance and standard traction mean one less thing to think about on the daily commute.

More Cabin, Without a Bigger Footprint

A tall roofline and boxy shape give the Forester up to 110.8 cubic feet of total interior volume – useful in a borough where parking spots are tight but families, gear, and groceries still need somewhere to go. Wireless Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and a large available touchscreen come standard across the lineup.

Safety That Doesn't Wait for a Trim Upgrade

Standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology

Standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology

Every Forester trim ships with adaptive cruise control, lane-centering assistance, forward collision mitigation, and adaptive headlights already built in.

All-Around Awareness

All-Around Awareness

Higher Forester trims add Automatic Emergency Steering, Blind-Spot Detection with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, and Emergency Lane Keep Assist for busier city streets.

360-Degree Surround-View Monitor

360-Degree Surround-View Monitor

Available on higher trims, the Surround-View Monitor gives you a top-down look around the Forester – useful for tight Bronx parking and tighter garages.



Forester vs. RAV4 vs. CR-V: Common Questions

Yes. Every Forester trim includes standard Symmetrical All‑Wheel Drive at no extra cost. The Toyota RAV4 only includes AWD standard on select trims, and the Honda CR-V lists AWD as available rather than standard.

Yes. The Forester's starting MSRP of $29,995 undercuts both the RAV4 ($31,900) and the CR-V ($31,520), and its top trim price is lower than both as well.[1]

The Forester offers up to 110.8 cubic feet of total interior volume, more than the Toyota RAV4 or Honda CR-V, according to Subaru of America's published comparison.[2]

Yes. The Forester Hybrid includes standard AWD on every trim. The RAV4 Hybrid only includes it standard on select trims, and the CR-V Hybrid lists AWD as available rather than standard.

Yes. 96% of Foresters sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today, J.D. Power ranks it #1 for Dependability and Projected Resale Value among Compact SUVs, and the Forester is a 2026 Consumer Reports Top Pick.

We have been extremely happy with our Forester and the service we receive at Milea. It was time to trade in for a new Forester and Engin and Nick made the process seamless. Couldn’t be happier!

— Michael F. | Google Review

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[1] MSRP does not include destination and delivery charges, tax, title, and registration fees. Destination and delivery includes handling and inland freight fees and may vary in some states. Prices, specifications, options, features, and models subject to change without notice. Starting and Top Trim MSRP reflect published non-plug-in trims at time of publication. Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V pricing and specifications are set by their respective manufacturers and are subject to change without notice. See your retailer for more information.

[2] Per Subaru of America's published comparison, Forester interior passenger and cargo volume exceeds that of the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. Manufacturer-published interior volume figures use each brand's own measurement methodology.

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