Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Yes, the Subaru Forester fits the criteria of a compact SUV and holds up well when compared to the competition.
The Subaru Forester is a comfortable Compact SUV that can fit five people and is relatively affordable. Purchasing a base-level 2022 Subaru Forester will cost you around $27,000 while a high-end model is more like $36,000.
The Subaru Forester does quite well when it comes to
. The EPA estimates that the Forester gets a combined 29 mpg overall with a stellar 33 mpg rating on highways alone. While it’s hard to find much wrong with the Subaru Forester, its lackluster technology and powertrain might turn off some buyers.
Other popular compact SUVs that compete directly with the Subaru Forester include the:
aren’t too much higher than the average, buying an expensive trim or having a blemish on your driving record could mean paying hundreds of dollars more.
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