Subaru Forester alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Subaru Forester, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Subaru Forester and are good next research steps.

from $43,000

Tesla Model Y

Price : 43,000 - 51,500 $
Body Type : AWD Sport Utility, RWD Sport Utility
Engine Type : Electric
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel, Rear Wheel
Power HP : 295 - 455 HP
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 309 - 487 lb-ft
Model : Model Y
Modell : Long Range AWD, Performance AWD, RWD *Ltd Avail*
Trim Level : Long Range AWD, Performance AWD, RWD *Ltd Avail*
Curb weight : 4,154 - 4,398 lbs
Length : 187 in.
Width : 75.6 in.
Height : 63 in.
Brand : Tesla

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Quick data check: Tesla Model Y

substantially cheaper
somewhat lighter
substantially more power

from $33,500

Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

Price : 33,500 - 41,300 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 231 HP
FuelEconomy City : 37 - 38 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 36 - 38 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 258 lb-ft
Model : Tucson Hybrid
Modell : Blue AWD, SEL Convenience AWD, N Line AWD, Limited AWD
Trim Level : Blue AWD, SEL Convenience AWD, N Line AWD, Limited AWD
Engine Displacement : 1.6 L
Curb weight : 3,770 - 3,919 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 13.7 gal
Length : 182.7 - 184.1 in.
Width : 73.4 in.
Height : 66 in.
Brand : Hyundai

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Quick data check: Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

moderately cheaper
barely lighter
clearly more power
noticeably more efficient

from $27,200

Kia K5

Price : 27,200 - 34,700 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 191 - 290 HP
FuelEconomy City : 23 - 26 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 33 - 37 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 181 - 311 lb-ft
Model : K5
Modell : LXS Auto FWD, GT-Line Auto FWD, EX Auto FWD, GT DCT FWD, GT-Line Auto AWD
Trim Level : LXS Auto FWD, GT-Line Auto FWD, EX Auto FWD, GT DCT FWD, GT-Line Auto AWD
Engine Displacement : 2.5 L
Curb weight : 3,230 - 3,596 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 15.8 gal
Trunk Volume : 15.6 cu. ft.
Length : 193.1 in.
Width : 73.2 in.
Height : 56 in.
Brand : Kia

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Quick data check: Kia K5

moderately cheaper
markedly more power
barely lighter

from $42,000

Lexus ES

Price : 42,000 - 52,300 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Gasoline, Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 203 - 302 HP
FuelEconomy City : 22 - 43 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 31 - 44 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 163 - 267 lb-ft
Model : ES
Modell : ES 350 FWD, ES 350 F SPORT Design FWD, ES 350 Luxury FWD, ES 350 F SPORT Handling FWD, ES 350 Ultra Luxury FWD, ES 250 AWD, ES 250 F SPORT Design AWD, ES 250 Luxury AWD, ES 250 Ultra Luxury AWD, ES 300h FWD, ES 300h F SPORT Design FWD, ES 300h Luxury FWD, ES 300h F SPORT Handling FWD, ES 300h Ultra Luxury FWD
Trim Level : ES 350 FWD, ES 350 F SPORT Design FWD, ES 350 Luxury FWD, ES 350 F SPORT Handling FWD, ES 350 Ultra Luxury FWD, ES 250 AWD, ES 250 F SPORT Design AWD, ES 250 Luxury AWD, ES 250 Ultra Luxury AWD, ES 300h FWD, ES 300h F SPORT Design FWD, ES 300h Luxury FWD, ES 300h F SPORT Handling FWD, ES 300h Ultra Luxury FWD
Engine Displacement : 2.5 - 3.5 L
Curb weight : 3,690 - 3,737 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 13.2 - 15.9 gal
Trunk Volume : 13.9 cu. ft.
Length : 195.9 in.
Width : 73.4 in.
Height : 56 in.
Brand : Lexus

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Quick data check: Lexus ES

substantially cheaper
very slightly lighter
clearly more power
clearly more efficient

from $28,300

Honda Accord Sedan

Price : 28,300 - 30,600 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Power HP : 192 HP
FuelEconomy City : 29 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 37 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 192 lb-ft
Model : Accord Sedan
Modell : LX CVT, SE CVT
Trim Level : LX CVT, SE CVT
Engine Displacement : 1.5 L
Curb weight : 3,239 - 3,280 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 14.8 gal
Trunk Volume : 16.7 cu. ft.
Length : 195.7 in.
Width : 73.3 in.
Height : 57 in.
Brand : Honda

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Quick data check: Honda Accord Sedan

barely cheaper
marginally more power
moderately more efficient
marginally lighter

from $72,800

Porsche 718 Cayman

Price : 72,800 - 164,200 $
Body Type : Coupe
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : , Automatic
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Power HP : 300 - 493 HP
FuelEconomy City : 15 - 21 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 19 - 27 MPG
Seats : 2
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 280 - 331 lb-ft
Model : 718 Cayman
Modell : Coupe, Style Edition Coupe, S Coupe, GTS 4.0 Coupe, GT4 RS Coupe
Trim Level : Coupe, Style Edition Coupe, S Coupe, GTS 4.0 Coupe, GT4 RS Coupe
Engine Displacement : 2 - 4 L
Curb weight : 3,104 - 3,241 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 14.2 - 16.9 gal
Length : 172.4 - 175.4 in.
Width : 70.9 - 71.7 in.
Height : 49 - 51 in.
Brand : Porsche

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Quick data check: Porsche 718 Cayman

considerably cheaper
slightly more efficient
significantly more power
somewhat lighter

Direct comparisons

These comparison pages show the Subaru Forester head-to-head against similar models.

Subaru Forester

Tesla Model Y

Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

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