Choosing a Compact Crossover
If you've spent any time exploring the compact crossover class of vehicles, you've already discovered that it's a jam-packed market segment. And while having a lot of options is generally a good thing, too many options can gum up the works.
So, it will save you time and effort (lots of it) if you can narrow down your compact crossover choices to two of the best models available and compare those. When you see which of them performs better in certain key areas, you'll have your winner in the compact crossover head-to-head.
We're here to help! Let's take a look at two great models produced by two reputable and beloved brands. Read on to see how the 2019 Subaru Forester and the 2019 Honda CR-V compare to one another.
Power and Performance
Sometimes keeping things simple is the best approach. (Hence this comparison.) While the Honda CR-V comes with a variety of drivetrains that depend upon your trim level and desired upgrades, the Subaru Forester gives you one that powers every trim in the lineup. The kicker? That powertrain gives you everything you'll want in terms of power and pep on the highway and in the city, with solid fuel economy to boot!
As if the Subaru Forester needed more reasons to stand out, it comes equipped with standard all-wheel drive. This gives it quite an edge over competitors including the CR-V, which offer AWD only as an available upgrade for an extra cost. The Forester's standard all-wheel drive gives you added traction regardless of road or weather conditions and boosts your confidence in all types of terrain.
Safety Equipment
Both Subaru and Honda have their own bundle of advanced safety features and protective systems. Subaru's is called EyeSight, and Honda's is Honda Sensing. The Forester gets a major edge in terms of this safety equipment, because it comes standard with the Subaru EyeSight suite. That means every trim level is equipped right from the start with smart features like a pre-collision warning with automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control, among many more.
The CR-V is available with Honda Sensing, but not on the base model. That means you'll have to shell out more money to get these valuable features and the extra peace of mind that comes with them.
Value
The concept of value goes beyond just sticker price. While the 2019 Subaru Forester and the 2019 Honda CR-V are priced similarly from the start, the CR-V's base model is lacking some desirable features and amenities that come standard in the base model Forester. That means that you'll end up spending more to get your CR-V equipped with features that come already included on the Forester. And with the CR-V lacking some available features that you can get in the Forester, such as a Wi-Fi hotspot, the Subaru crossover's value rises above that of its Honda rival.
Find Your Forester at Mike Shaw Subaru
We've just touched on a few of the ways the 2019 Forester beats out the 2019 Honda CR-V. There's plenty more to learn and love about this popular Subaru crossover, and you can do just that when you visit Mike Shaw Subaru and test drive one of the many models we have in stock. As much as you'll love everything that the Forester has to offer, you'll love our amazing prices even more! Stop by today to get some firsthand experience with the Forester and find out how much you can save!
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