See How the 2025 Subaru Forester Compares to the Rest

Finding the perfect SUV that brings luxury and style to your drive is easy at Villages Subaru. The team at our Subaru dealership in Leesburg, FL, is excited to showcase the 2025 Subaru Forester that is equipped with a powerful SUBARU BOXER^® engine, the EyeSight^® Driver Assist Technology suite and seating for up to five adults within the 2025 Subaru Forester interior.

We know that you have choices when shopping for a luxury SUV, though, which is why the team at Villages Subaru has compiled a comparison of the 2025 Subaru Forester vs Toyota RAV4. Take a test drive in the 2025 Forester today to see how it rises above the competition.

Sleek, Sporty Design

The sleek exterior design of the 2025 Subaru Forester SUV adds a sporty touch for you to admire when visiting our Subaru dealership in Leesburg, FL. You’ll love the look of the roof rails that come standard with all trim levels, as well as the arrow-shaped LED headlights and 17-inch or 19-inch alloy wheels.

Get 8.7 inches of ground clearance for off-road fun with this luxury SUV, too. An upgrade to higher-level configurations brings even more exterior features such as a panoramic moonroof and a foot-activated hands-free power rear gate.

When comparing the 2025 Subaru Forester vs Toyota RAV4, you’ll see that the RAV4 also offers 17-inch or 19-inch wheels with an available panoramic glass roof. However, only premium trims offer automatic high beams and active grille shutters. A side by side look at interior spaces of the 2025 Subaru Forester vs Toyota RAV4 shows seating for five with both SUVs, as well as a 60/40 split folding rear seat for more cargo space.

With the 2025 Subaru Forester interior, you get up to 74.4 cubic feet of cargo space, standard dual-zone automatic climate control and two-tone leather-trimmed upholstery with Ultrasuede^® inserts. The RAV4 interior only offers cloth seats and available SofTex^®-trimmed seats. Heated front seats are available with both the Forester and RAV4, but the 2025 Subaru Forester offers ventilated front seats and heated rear seats.

Premier SUBARU BOXER^® Engine

A comparison of the 2025 Subaru Forester vs Toyota RAV4 shows that you have a bit more horsepower and more available engine options with the RAV4, but the 2025 Subaru Forester outshines the competition with a high-end SUBARU BOXER^® engine.

All configurations of the 2025 Subaru Forester at our Subaru dealership in Leesburg, FL, are powered by a 180-horsepower 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER^® engine that delivers 178 lb-ft of torque while paired with a CVT. Unlike the RAV4, the 2025 Subaru Forester comes standard with the Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system.

The Toyota RAV4 is powered by a 203-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that delivers 184 lb-ft of torque while paired with front-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic transmission. This model also features a hybrid powertrain that delivers 219 horsepower.

EyeSight^® Driver Assist Technology

Get ready to see innovative technology in action when comparing the 2025 Subaru Forester vs Toyota RAV4. You’ll find similar safety features with both SUVs, but the 2025 Subaru Forester features the EyeSight^® Driver Assist Technology suite that includes adaptive cruise control, lane departure warnings with lane keeping assist, dual cameras, a pre-collision braking system with automatic emergency braking and pre-collision throttle management. Premium trims offer a 360-degree camera system and DriverFocus^® Distraction Mitigation.

The Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 suite is standard with all trims of the Toyota RAV4 and includes lane departure alerts with steering assist, full-speed range dynamic radar cruise control and a pre-collision system. However, only premium configurations of the Toyota RAV4 are equipped with rear cross traffic alerts and blind spot monitoring.

Stand-Out Interior Technology

Get ready to see exceptional technology within the 2025 Subaru Forester interior on a test drive at Villages Subaru in Leesburg, FL. Easily sync your smartphone apps with wireless Apple CarPlay^® and Android™ Auto and keep devices charged with the wireless charging pad that comes standard. Choose from trims of the 2025 Subaru Forester with either a 7-inch or 11.6-inch high-resolution touchscreen display. A Harman Kardon^® premium audio system is also available with the 2025 Subaru Forester at our Subaru dealership in Leesburg, FL.

The Toyota RAV4 does offer smartphone syncing but only offers an 8-inch or 10-inch touchscreen display. Premium trims feature a 360-degree overhead view camera. Both SUVs come standard with keyless entry and a push-button start.

Test Drive the 2025 Subaru Forester Trim Levels in Leesburg, FL

Now that you can see from our comparison of the 2025 Subaru Forester vs Toyota RAV that the Forester SUV stands out from the rest, it’s time to test drive the available configurations at our Subaru dealership in Leesburg, FL. Our team can’t wait to demonstrate the key features of this popular SUV, help you save with new vehicle promotions and spotlight our commitment to customer satisfaction. Enhance your car-buying experience when visiting Villages Subaru.