2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium vs. the Competition
| Features | 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium | 2017 Honda CR-V EX | 2017 Mazda CX-5 Touring | 2017 Toyota RAV4 XLE | 2017 Ford Escape 1.5 SE EcoBoost |
| Standard All-Wheel Drive | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Highway Miles Per Gallon | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | 31 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg |
Front Crash Prevention Technology Available | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Available Adaptive Cruise and Pre-Collision Braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Standard Automatic Climate Control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Standard Panoramic Moonroof | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Standard 10-Way Power Driver's Seat | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Standard Smartphone Integration with Apps | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Available Safety and Security Connected Sevices | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Available Heated Front Seats | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 103.3 | 105.9 | 103.6 | 100.7 | 98.7 |
| MSRP | $26,195 | $26,795 | $25,915 | $25,500 | $25,250 |
1. Based on manufacturers' website data as of May 2017 for the 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium (AT) (JFF), 2017 Ford Escape SE 1.5 EcoBoost FWD (AT), 2017 Honda CR-V EX 2WD (AT), 2017 Mazda CX-5 Touring FWD (AT), and 2017 Toyota RAV4 XLE FWD (AT).
2. EPA-estimated highway fuel economy. Actual mileage may vary.
3. EyeSight is a driver-assist system that may not operate optimally under all driving conditions. The driver is always responsible for safe and attentive driving. System effectiveness depends on many factors, such as vehicle maintenance, weather, and road conditions. See your owner's manual for complete details on system operation and limitations.
4. Adaptive Cruise Control is designed to assist the driver and is not a substitute for safe and attentive driving. Pre-Collision Braking is designed to provide automatic braking that either prevents a collision or reduces the severity of a frontal impact. The driver is always responsible for safe and attentive driving. System effectiveness depends on many factors, such as vehicle maintenance, weather, and road conditions. See your owner's manual for complete details on system operation and limitations.
5. Activation with subscription required. Includes one-year trial subscription to Safety Plus connected service. See your retailer for details.
6. MSRP excludes destination and delivery charges, tax, title, and registration fees. Retailer sets actual price. Certain equipment may be required in specific states, which can modify your MSRP. See your retailer for details.
2018 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium vs. the Competition
| Features | 2018 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium | 2017 Ford Escape SE 2.0 EcoBoost | 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T | 2017 Jeep Cherokee Sport Altitude | 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Wolfsburg |
| Standard All-Wheel Drive | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Combined Miles Per Gallon | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 23 mpg | 24 mpg | 23 mpg |
| NHTSA Five-Star Crash Safety Rating | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Horsepower | 250 hp | 245 hp | 240 hp | 271 hp | 200 hp |
| Standard 18-in Wheel | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Standard Automatic Climate Control | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Standard Panoramic Moonroof | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Standard 10-Way Power Driver's Seat | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Available Safety and Security Connected Serices | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Standard Heated Front Seats | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 103.3 | 98.7 | 108.0 | 103.4 | 95.4 |
| MSRP | $29,495 | $26,595 | $31,700 | $26,735 | $30,095 |
1. Based on manufacturers' website data as of May 2017 for the 2018 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium (AT) (JFM), 2017 Ford Escape SE 2.0 EcoBoost FWD (AT), 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T FWD (AT), 2017 Jeep Cherokee Sport Altitude V6 FWD, and 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Wolfsburg FWD (AT).
2. EPA-estimated fuel economy. Actual mileage may vary.
3. Star ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safercar.gov program (www.safercar.gov).
4. Activation with subscription required. Includes one-year trial subscription to Safety Plus connected service. See your retailer for details.
5. MSRP excludes destination and delivery charges, tax, title, and registration fees. Retailer sets actual price. Certain equipment may be required in specific states, which can modify your MSRP. See your retailer for details.