Which One Would Choose: 2025 Subaru Forester or Toyota RAV4?

When it comes to finding the right SUV for you, you have a lot of choices. The best-selling SUV last year was the Toyota RAV4. It is known for reliability and practicality. To get the RAV4 that fits all your needs, you have to sift through options to find the right combination. What if we told you that you do not have to be confused about which RAV4 to get when you just look to the 2025 Subaru Forester?  

The 2025 Forester is the SUV you can take anywhere. It is designed for maximum space utilization and built on a platform with our BOXER engine and standard Symmetrical all-wheel drive. The 2025 Forester may be a match for the RAV4, but there are plenty of things that will sway you over to our SUV.  

For one, we already mentioned that you have all-wheel drive as standard. It is optional on RAV4. By the time you add all-wheel drive to your RAV4, the 2025 Forester becomes better value for the money. It also helps that the BOXER engine and all-wheel drive create a lower center of gravity for everyday driving. This helps with ride quality and stability on the road. The 2025 Forester’s higher ground clearance, at 8.7 inches, will help maneuver through snow and uneven surfaces.  

Some may look at the dimensions and say that the RAV4 has more cargo volume. Where the 2025 Forester has the advantage is the cargo space itself. It is a boxier shape that takes on taller items than in the RAV4. Even pets enjoy the cargo space inside the 2025 Forester.  

Another advantage of the 2025 Forester in terms of cargo space is also related to pets. A more upright tailgate is more comforting to a pet than one with a steeper rake and angle. It also means more room to roam back there. Pets love the 2025 Forester, as do humans. There is more rear legroom in the Forester than the RAV4 – 39.4 inches vs. 37.8 inches. Plus, the rear seats in the Forester are more comfortable and inviting, so you can have four adults ride along comfortably, even off the highway.  

What else would you enjoy in a 2025 Forester compared to a RAV4? One look at the center of the dashboard, and the STARLINK 11.6-inch touchscreen is right there for your entertainment and information. There is wireless integration for your Apple and Android devices, making life easier to handle.   

All 2025 Forester models are equipped with the standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. It was developed to keep you and everyone around you safe. In fact, the 2025 Forester just earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s TOP SAFETY PICK + award with high marks all around.  

We hope you will notice the advantages the 2025 Forester has over the RAV4. To get a closer look at the 2025 Forester, contact us at Subaru of Rochester, and we’ll show you all the advantages it has for you.