Compare the Subaru Forester and Crosstrek in Elmira, NY
Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek - Which Works for Your Lifestyle in Elmira, NY?
Subaru is known for creating durable vehicles with great interior features, and the Subaru Forester and the Subaru Crosstrek are perfect examples. But which one works best for you? Wellsville, NY drivers can work with Simmons Rockwell Subaru to find out today. Learn more about the Subaru Crosstrek and the Subaru Forester below.

Performance
The Subaru Forester is shipped with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine capable of producing 182 horsepower and 176 pound-feet of torque. This is matched up with a continuously variable automatic transmission. The Subaru Crosstrek is available with two engine options. Base model entries feature a two-liter four-cylinder engine producing 152 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque. Upper trim levels are offered with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine producing 182 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque.
Additionally, the Subaru Crosstrek offers an expanded version of Subaru's off-road trim level called the Wilderness. This includes a raised suspension system, all-terrain tires, an updated powertrain, and more. The Subaru Forester also features this trim level without the upgraded powertrain. If off-roading is a priority for you, consider the Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness trim.
Interior and Technology
The main cabin of both the Subaru Forester and the Subaru Crosstrek are outfitted with great features. The base model of the Subaru Crosstrek takes the win, with a large seven-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, as well as USB charging ports and dual-zone automatic climate control. The Subaru Forester is not as refined, with single-zone automatic climate control and only a 6.5-inch touchscreen.
In terms of luxury features, upper trim levels of the Subaru Crosstrek offer drivers in Elmira, NY, great features like leather upholstery, a heated windshield, and more. The Subaru Forester offers similar luxurious features with the Limited trim but saves the top-of-the-line perks for the Touring trim, like a nine-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system, an integrated navigation system, and heated rear seats and steering wheel.
You can't go wrong with either vehicle, but the Subaru Forester offers improved luxury amenities earlier in the trim level lineup like an 11.6-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a wireless charging pad.


Safety Features
The Subaru Crosstrek is shipped with Subaru's EyeSight collection of driver aids, which include adaptive cruise control, frontal collision warnings, lane departure mitigation, and more. The Subaru Forester also offers the same features as standard equipment. Additional safety features like blind spot warnings and evasive steering assist are also offered with mid-range trim levels of both the Subaru Forester and the Subaru Crosstrek. This continues Subaru's reputation for producing vehicles with superb safety equipment.
The Bottom Line
The Subaru Crosstrek and the Subaru Forester are similarly equipped but different in critical ways. Both offer crossover SUV performance, but the Subaru Crosstrek is aimed at more rugged driving with the wilderness trim, including an expanded set of features. If you're interested in a more luxurious driving experience, the Subaru Forester can suit your needs while also providing some off-road capability.

Visit Our Dealership Near Mansfield, PA
Simmons Rockwell Subaru is here to help you find the right Subaru for your needs. We are located on Big Flats Road, just off Route 86. Schedule a test drive today, and our sales team will help you find the right trim level from our Subaru lineup to make sure your daily driving in Sayer, PA, goes off without a hitch.
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Simmons Rockwell Subaru
784 County Rt 64
Elmira, NY 14903
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