Select style
EX 2WD
Style
MPG City
MPG Hwy
Invoice
MSRP
CR-V EX 2WD
28
34
$25,157
$26,795
CR-V EX AWD
27
33
$26,374
$28,095
CR-V EX-L 2WD
28
34
$27,498
$29,295
CR-V EX-L 2WD w/Navi
28
34
$28,434
$30,295
CR-V EX-L AWD
27
33
$28,714
$30,595
CR-V EX-L AWD w/Navi
27
33
$29,651
$31,595
CR-V LX 2WD
26
32
$22,583
$24,045
CR-V LX AWD
25
31
$23,800
$25,345
CR-V Touring 2WD
28
34
$30,493
$32,495
CR-V Touring AWD
27
33
$31,710
$33,795
Select style
2.0XT Premium CVT
Style
MPG City
MPG Hwy
Invoice
MSRP
Forester 2.0XT Premium CVT
23
27
$27,424
$29,295
Forester 2.0XT Touring CVT
23
27
$32,028
$34,295
Forester 2.5i CVT
26
32
$22,272
$23,595
Forester 2.5i Limited CVT
26
32
$27,321
$29,195
Forester 2.5i Manual
22
28
$21,363
$22,595
Forester 2.5i Premium CVT
26
32
$24,466
$25,995
Forester 2.5i Premium Manual
22
28
$24,032
$25,495
Forester 2.5i Touring CVT
26
32
$29,243
$31,295
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Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V: Compare Cars
The Honda CR-V and the Subaru Forester  are two of the more popular compact crossover wagons and are hardy perennials in this segment.
These two models—and nearly all the models in their very popular category—are great family choices. They can multitask better than most, tucking away up to five passengers and some big-box bargains, all with the promise of all-weather traction and tractability — and with a low sticker price plus some impressive fuel economy numbers.
$25,157
$27,424
$26,795
$29,295
$447 / month
$488 / month
It's hard to imagine a compact crossover better aligned with the needs of most buyers than the 2017 Honda CR-V.
One of the best small SUVs, the 2017 Subaru Forester is a good value, with remarkable interior volume, thrifty fuel economy, and top safety scores.
Terrific space utilization inside
Refined ride quality
Flexible, large cargo area
Good ride, enjoyable driving
Top-notch safety scores, systems
Spacious cabin with super visibility
Not exactly pretty
Won't impress enthusiasts
Base LX lacks advanced engine and safety tech
Shift paddles only on turbo
No manual offered with turbo
Priciest models not all that premium
28 mpg
23 mpg
34 mpg
27 mpg
Small SUV 2WD
Small SUV 4WD
102.9
103.3
55.6
56.5
41.3
43
55.1
53.9
5
5
40.4
38
38
40
49.5
53
57.9
57
39.1
37.5
66.1
68.2
63.7
61.1
104.7
103.9
73
70.7
63
60.9
180.6
181.5
-
28.6
-
8.7
39.2
31.5
39.2
31.5
75.8
68.5
-
42.2
-
71.9
-
45.9
-
31.9
-
37.1
Yes
Yes
10.2
10.9
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
NA
NA
Yes
Yes
11.1
12.4
NA
NA
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
14
15.9
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
37.4
34.8
NA
NA
P235/60HR18
P225/55HR18
NA
NA
P235/60HR18
P225/55HR18
Compact
Compact
NA
NA
NA
1500
NA
150
NA
150
NA
1500
NA
1500
3358
3653
18 X 7
18 X 7
Aluminum
Aluminum
Steel
Steel
18 X 7
18 X 7
Compact
Compact
Aluminum
Aluminum
410
-
190 @ 5600
250 @ 5600
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4
Gasoline Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
179 @ 2000
258 @ 2000
NA
NA
1.5 L/91
2.0 L/122
34
27
28
23
30
25
1.86
2.35
NA
NA
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
CVT w/OD
CVT w/OD
2.65 - 0.41
3.50 - 0.98
5.64
4.11
1
8
NA
NA
-
0.66
-
0.80
Honda CR-V
Subaru Forester
Sport Utility
Sport Utility
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone
Strut
Strut
Strut
Strut
NA
-
5.9
7.0