If you're navigating rough weather in Bartlett, IL, tackling off-road challenges, or commuting to work, the new Subaru Forester SUV offers enhanced confidence and ease. Every Forester comes equipped with standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, ensuring optimal traction and control by distributing power to all four wheels and automatically adjusting to the wheels with the most grip. In contrast, the Honda CR-V comes with standard front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive available for an extra cost. While the Subaru Forester features less horsepower and torque compared to the Honda CR-V, it benefits from a Boxer engine design. This design uses horizontally opposed pistons, allowing for a lower engine placement, which improves stability with a lower center of gravity.

Both the 2025 Forester and Honda CR-V feature premium options, including cloth or leather upholstery, but only the Forester comes with water-repellent StarTex® — ideal for adventurers. Shared features include dual-zone climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, and a ten-way power-adjustable driver’s seat. The Forester also provides heated rear outboard seats for winter comfort. Though both are two-row, five-seat SUVs, the Forester offers more headroom and over 43 inches of front legroom compared to over 41 inches in the CR-V.