Compare the Subaru Outback to the Forester in Helena, MT

Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester: Which Subaru Crossover SUV is the Best Fit for You?

If you're shopping for the right crossover SUV in Helena, MT, both the Subaru Forester and Subaru Outback models should be at the top of your list. Both vehicles are built for climates like ours around Townsend, MT, providing you with legendary performance and capability in any weather and on any terrain, allowing you to drive confidently and enjoy all your favorite adventures outdoors. Both vehicles also come similarly equipped with features and space to accommodate your lifestyle and needs, regardless of what they are. While both vehicles share many similarities, it's their differences that make one a better fit for some drivers than the other.

That's why we're going to highlight some of the key differences between he Subaru Outback and Subaru Forester lineups, allowing you to easily find out which one offers the things you want the most in your next vehicle.

Performance

• Every new Subaru Forester and Subaru Outback model come equipped with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, providing you with the utmost traction, handling, and control whether you're facing deep snow, muddy trails, or anything else standing between you and your next destination around Montana City.
• Both the Subaru Outback and Subaru Forester models come with a standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder Subaru Boxer engine that produces 182-horsepower and 176 pounds-feet of torque. The Outback also offers an available 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder Boxer engine that produces 260-horsepower and 277 pounds-feet of torque.
• The Subaru Forester offers towing for up to 1,500 pounds. The Subaru Outback offers standard towing for 2,700 pounds and maximum towing for up to 3,500 pounds.
• Both the Subaru Forester and Subaru Outback models come with a continuously variable automatic transmission with paddle shifters.

Size

• Both the Subaru Outback and Forester are similarly sized. The Subaru Forester offers slightly more passenger volume than the Outback does, with 111.9 cubic feet compared to 105.5 cubic feet in the Outback.
• The Outback delivers more cargo space than the Forester does. The Outback offers 32.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row, with up to 75.7 cubic feet of cargo space with the seats down. The Forester offers 28.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row, with up to 74.2 cubic feet of maximum cargo space with the seats down.

Safety Features

• All Subaru Forester and Outback models come equipped with an Eyesight Driver Assist Technology system, featuring pre-collision braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and more, providing you with the utmost confidence as you drive. Both vehicles also offer available safety features like blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert on higher trim levels.

Choose the New Subaru Outback or Subaru Forester Model That's Right for You Today

The only way to find out which vehicle is the best fit for you is to shop our new inventory, then come visit us at Placer Motors and see every new Outback and Forester model in person today. You can test drive and experience each model first hand and get a feel for which one accommodates your lifestyle and needs the best.

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