Compare the New 2024 Subaru Forester to the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Lineup at Subaru Santa Monica
If you want to find the right new crossover SUV in Santa Monica, we invite you to visit us and take advantage of our large selection of new 2024 Subaru Forester and Crosstrek models today. Both the Subaru Crosstrek and Forester models are built to serve West Hollywood drivers, providing you with versatile space and comfort for passengers and cargo alike, a full suite of cutting-edge features to keep you connected and confidence behind the wheel, and a performance that's friendly on fuel and can conquer any adventure on or off the road.
We want to make finding the right vehicle easier for drivers around Burbank. That's why we're going to compare the new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek and Forester models, allowing you to get a side by side look at some of the things that each vehicle does the best. While both vehicles have many similarities, including standard all-wheel drive, it's their differences that are going to better fit the needs of one driver around Redondo Beach than the other.
2024 Subaru Forester vs. 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

Price
One of the most important parts of picking the right vehicle for many drivers is the price of the vehicle. The Subaru Forester is a compact crossover SUV and the Subaru Crosstrek is a subcompact crossover SUV. This is why they have a slight difference in price. The Subaru Crosstrek is more affordable, with a starting price of just over $25,000 while the Subaru Forester models start at just over $25,000, which would allow you to upgrade to a higher Crosstrek trim level for a comparable price to the Base Forester models.
Performance
The Subaru Forester has a stronger standard engine than the Subaru Crosstrek models do. Every model in the Subaru Forester lineup uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder Boxer engine that produces 182-horsepower and 176 pounds-feet of torque. The Subaru Crosstrek lineup offers two engine options. The first comes with new Crosstrek Base and Premium models. It's a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 152-horsepower and 145 pounds-feet of torque. However, you can upgrade to a Crosstrek Sport, Limited, or Wilderness model and enjoy the same 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and output as the Forester lineup.


Interior Size
The new Subaru Forester is a compact crossover SUV while the Subaru Crosstrek is a subcompact crossover SUV. That's why the Forester has more space than the Crosstrek for Passengers and cargo alike. The Crosstrek does impress and is an ideal option for traveling around Torrance, CA with friends, family, or cargo. All the Crosstrek models have 100.9 cubic feet of passenger volume. The Subaru Forester models have 111.9 cubic feet of passenger volume. The Crosstrek models also have 20 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row, while the Forester models have 28.9 cubic feet. If you need more space, you can fold down the rear seats in the Crosstrek and enjoy up to 54.9 cubic feet of it, compared to 74.2 cubic feet in the Forester models.
Technology Features
Both the Subaru Forester and Subaru Crosstrek models have a cutting-edge Starlink multimedia system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. The difference is that the Forester lineup offers the system on either a standard 6.5-inch or available 8-inch touchscreen display. The Subaru Crosstrek models have dual 7-inch touchscreen displays standard, or a larger 11.5-inch touchscreen display on all other models.

Come See All Our New Subaru Models in Person
We invite you to visit us at Subaru Santa Monica to see all our new Subaru models in person. You can explore the lineup of new Subaru Crosstrek models and Subaru Forester SUVs online to learn more about our selection and contact us to schedule a test drive or ask any questions about which vehicle is right for you today.
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