Subaru Forester vs Toyota RAV4

2025 Subaru Forester vs. 2024 Toyota RAV4: Compare Compact Crossovers near Oklahoma City

The Subaru Forester is one of the most versatile models in the compact crossover segment. It offers spacious and comfortable accommodations, a capacious cargo area, and a lengthy features list, including standard Subaru EyeSight® driver aids. Plus, thanks to attributes like tall ground clearance, Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive, and X-MODE® traction management, the Forester can go where many in the class can't. Oklahoma City-area drivers can find the recently redesigned 2025 Subaru Forester here at Cavender Subaru of Norman.

While there are plenty of compact crossovers to choose from, the Subaru Forester is among the most well-rounded. Here's a quick look at how it compares in a few key areas to a prominent class competitor, the Toyota RAV4.

2025 Subaru Forester vs. 2024 Toyota RAV4: Accommodations

While both models offer comfortable interiors, the Subaru Forester has one of the segment's roomiest cabins. It boasts a 110.8 cubic-foot passenger area compared to 98.8 cubic feet in the Toyota RAV4. That difference translates to increased headroom, legroom, and shoulder room. The Forester also offers nicely cushioned, bolstered, and supportive seats, making it a more comfortable choice for longer road trips.

The Subaru Forester makes many comforts and conveniences more accessible at lower levels than the Toyota RAV4. For example, the second-tier Forester Premium adds desirable amenities like a panoramic moonroof, heated front seats, proximity keyless entry, and a 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat. These features all cost more in the Toyota RAV4.

2025 Subaru Forester vs. 2024 Toyota RAV4: Utility

If cargo-carrying practicality is high on your priorities list, you'll find plenty in either model. However, the Forester holds a slight edge, offering a maximum cargo capacity of 74.2 cubic feet compared to 69.8 in the Toyota RAV4.

For larger cargo that won't fit inside your vehicle, the Subaru Forest provides raised roof rails on all but the base trim. The Wilderness trim upgrades to reinforced roof rails that can carry up to 220 pounds while moving or 800 pounds while parked, making it ideal for a rooftop tent. The Toyota RAV4 only offers raised roof rails on two of its specialty trims.

2025 Subaru Forester vs. 2024 Toyota RAV4: Capability

Like all Subaru SUVs, the Forester comes standard with 8.7 inches of ground clearance and the surefooted confidence of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. If you choose any trim above the base model, you'll get Subaru's X-MODE® traction management system with hill-descent control. The rugged Wilderness trim elevates the Forester's off-road prospects even more, thanks to a dual-function X-MODE® system, Yokohama GEOLANDAR all-terrain tires, skid plates, raised suspension, and more. The RAV4 offers all-wheel drive, but it's only standard on two trim levels.

2025 Subaru Forester vs. 2024 Toyota RAV4: Technology

Every Subaru Forester above the base trim level includes an 11.6-inch Subaru STARLINK® touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and a wireless charging pad. The RAV4's optional 10.5-inch infotainment display is reserved for the two highest trim levels. Additionally, while both models have many advanced driver aids, the Forester comes standard with steering-adaptive headlights, which the RAV4 doesn't offer.

Test-Drive a New Subaru Forester near Midwest City and Del City

Get in touch with Cavender Subaru of Norman for more information about the Subaru Forester, including its available configurations, financing offers, and reservation opportunities. Are you ready to check out the accommodations, amenities, and drivability for yourself? We welcome you to schedule a test drive or visit us in Norman, OK, at your convenience. We have several excellent examples in stock, and we'd love to show you around.

   

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