Subaru Forester vs Toyota RAV4

Discover What Helps the New Subaru Forester Best the Toyota RAV4 in This Small SUV Comparison

Even if you're entirely sure that the specific vehicle you're interested in is the right fit, it's worth looking at its closest competition. In the highly popular small SUV segment, especially around Redlands, Clifton and Fruita, CO, there are several smart options that offer safety, versatility and convenience. Of course if you ask us at our Grand Junction, CO Subaru dealership, the choice is pretty clear. With the new Subaru Forester, you'll get a little bit of everything you could possibly want in a small SUV: it's highly safe, it blends strong efficiency with smart capabilities, and the cabin is easily adjustable to create more room for your stuff when you're not driving around Clifton and Redlands full with passengers.

As you research your best small SUV options, the new Forester will certainly rank highly, but so will one of its closest competitors: the new Toyota RAV4. Both are similarly sized, and plenty of features offered in their starting packages and their higher trims will have some overlap. Of course there's also the matter of feel and personal tastes, but we'll show you why the new Forester bests the RAV4 in terms of value, technology, safety and performance levels. From there, you'll also want the best shopping experience as you upgrade to the perfect small SUV, and by choosing us at Grand Junction Subaru, you can easily discover the right fit in a new Forester and find the kind of deal that works perfectly for your budget.

Forester vs RAV4

  • Pricing is obviously a key concern for any kind of car shopper, and you'll be impressed with the new Subaru Forester starting off well below the base-level RAV4's price. There are other considerations for pricing and value when you consider the kinds of features offered in each small SUV, as well as the incredible long-term value any and all Subaru models are known for, but seeing how much more affordable the new Forester is from the start will lead you in the right direction.
  • What makes the Forester's lower starting price even more impressive is the standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, which delivers a boost in traction and control when driving around Fruita and Clifton, whether it's through difficult snow and ice storms, or for heading off the beaten path. The new Toyota RAV4 offers an AWD system, but it's not standard and will cost you extra, and at an expense to its fuel economy, to add that to the mix.
  • Comfort for the driver and passengers may be subjective, but the dimensions the new Forester features are not. With more space for passengers both in front and in the back than what the RAV4 features, even larger adults can enjoy comfortable leg-, head- and shoulder-room inside the new Forester, which also adds a power-adjustable front passenger seat in higher levels, as well as premium upholstery with the top trims.
  • With greater dimensions for passenger seating, the new Forester falls behind the RAV4 in terms of the rear cargo area. But when you fold down the easily adjustable rear seats in the Forester, you'll have far more room for all kinds of stuff compared to the RAV4's seat-down setup. The Forester delivers 76.1 cubic feet of total cargo space, far greater than the 69.8 cubic feet found in the new RAV4.
  • You'll want to see which small SUV best suits your driving style, but industry experts have praised the Forester's ride and handling, providing comfortable, quiet and smooth travels for you and all your passengers, while the RAV4 may be a little rougher on the roads of Grand Junction and Redlands.

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