Subaru Forester vs Mercury Mountaineer
Overview | |
Years produced1997-2010 | Years produced1998-Present |
MSRP$29,895 | MSRP$29,810 |
Average price | Average price$20,631 |
Listings0 | Listings1246 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryThe Forester is one of Subaru's top sellers and one of the more popular compact crossovers in its segment as well, so it's hard to blame the automaker for not wanting to mess with a working formula. They seem to have focused more on refining an already popular car than creating a new car. In fact, the most obvious updates are to the vehicle's looks, which many would argue are inconsequential—but that's not a criticism. Verdict: The 2025 Subaru Forester improves on the outgoing version with a better-equipped base model, more advanced tech and safety offerings, and a blessedly quieter cabin. If it's not the most beautiful crossover we've ever seen, well, at least that's authentic to the Forester brand. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine4.0L 210 hp V6 | Engine2.5L 180 hp H4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower210 hp @ 5100 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City14 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name4.0L 210 hp V6 | Engine Name2.5L 180 hp H4 |
Torque254 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower210 hp @ 5100 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City14 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsOptional | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space45.1 cu ft | Cargo Space29.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4625 lbs | Curb Weight3510 lbs |
Height72.8 in | Height68.1 in |
Length193.4 in | Length183.3 in |
Width84.8 in | Width81.2 in |
Wheelbase113.7 in | Wheelbase105.1 in |
Maximum Payload1440 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Standard Payload1440 lbs | Standard Payload |
Maximum Towing Capacity5305 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1997-2010 | 1998-Present |
MSRP | $29,895 | $29,810 |
Average price | $20,631 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Forester is one of Subaru's top sellers and one of the more popular compact crossovers in its segment as well, so it's hard to blame the automaker for not wanting to mess with a working formula. They seem to have focused more on refining an already popular car than creating a new car. In fact, the most obvious updates are to the vehicle's looks, which many would argue are inconsequential—but that's not a criticism. Verdict: The 2025 Subaru Forester improves on the outgoing version with a better-equipped base model, more advanced tech and safety offerings, and a blessedly quieter cabin. If it's not the most beautiful crossover we've ever seen, well, at least that's authentic to the Forester brand. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 4.0L 210 hp V6 | 2.5L 180 hp H4 |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 210 hp @ 5100 rpm | |
MPG City | 14 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 4.0L 210 hp V6 | 2.5L 180 hp H4 |
Torque | 254 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm | |
Horsepower | 210 hp @ 5100 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 14 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Optional | |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 45.1 cu ft | 29.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4625 lbs | 3510 lbs |
Height | 72.8 in | 68.1 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 183.3 in |
Width | 84.8 in | 81.2 in |
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 105.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1440 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Standard Payload | 1440 lbs | |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5305 lbs | 3000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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