
Subaru Forester
Drivers searching for a capable companion for all kinds of adventures will love diving into the new Subaru Forester. The Forester is a compact crossover that offers a cavernous cabin, great ground clearance, standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, a wide range of tech and safety features, and much more. So, if you need a vehicle that's versatile enough to handle both your daily commute and your spur-of-the-moment getaways, the Forester is prepared to help you tackle your adventures head-on.
What's New for 2021?
The latest iteration of the Subaru Forester offers a few updates to freshen things up and enhance your driving experience further. Steering-responsive LED headlights are now standard, improving visibility at night. A rear seatbelt reminder and automatic high beams also now come standard. Additionally, fog lights and keyless entry and ignition are now part of the Premium trim.


Why Buy a New Subaru Forester?
The Forester offers a wide range of fabulous features that make it an excellent choice for your next daily driver. All-wheel drive comes standard, granting you better traction and stability without forcing you to spring for a pricey upgrade. Subaru EyeSight Driver Assist Technology is also standard, and it comes with a range of advanced driver-assist features that can help you avoid collisions when you're out on the road. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto even come standard, so the Forester offers plenty of the features you need right off the bat.
2021 Subaru Forester vs. 2020 Subaru Forester
- Steering-responsive LED headlights are standard on the 2021 Forester, but the 2020 Forester only offered this feature on higher trim levels.
- The Premium trim on the 2021 Forester offers keyless entry and ignition, a feature that was not part of the Premium trim on the 2020 model.
- The 2021 Forester adds standard automatic high beams and a rear seatbelt reminder, which were not standard on the 2020 Forester.
See How the Subaru Forester Compares to the Competition
Gearing up for adventure is easy when you drive a new 2021 Subaru Forester. Whether your adventures take you around town or away on amazing road trips, the Forester is well-equipped to handle all kinds of journeys. With excellent ground clearance, standard AWD, ample cargo space, and user-friendly technology, the Forester is ready for just about anything. So, how does the Subaru Forester compare to its closest rivals? Dive into our comparison to see how the Forester holds up against the competition!
Subaru Forester![]() | Toyota RAV4![]() | Honda CR-V![]() | Mazda CX-5![]() | |
Base MSRP | $24,795 | $26,050 | $25,350 | $25,270 |
AWD | Standard | Available | Available | Available |
MPG (City/Hwy) | 33/26 | 27/35 | 28/34 | 25/31 |
Max Cargo Space | 76.1-cubic-feet | 69.8-cubic-feet | 75.8-cubic-feet | 59.6-cubic-feet |
Max Torque Output | 176 pound-feet | 184 pound-feet | 179 pound-feet | 186 pound-feet |
Upholstery | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Roadside Assistance | 3 years/36,000 miles | 2 years/unlimited miles | 3 years/36,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
Back-Up Camera | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Touchscreen (Base Model) | 6.5 inches | 7 inches | 5 inches | 7 inches |
Headroom (F/R) | 41.2/39.6 | 39.5/39.5 | 38.0/39.1 | 39.7/39.0 |
Legroom (F/R) | 43.3/39.4 | 41.0/37.8 | 41.3/40.8 | 41.0/39.6 |
Explore the new Subaru Forester for yourself when you visit us at Ocala Subaru today! We'll gladly get you behind the wheel for a thrilling test drive so that you can get some first-hand experience with the Forester on the open road!
