2024 Subaru Outback vs. 2024 Subaru Forester: What's the Difference?
At The Autobarn Subaru of Countryside, we take pride in helping Chicago area drivers buy or lease the best vehicle for them, and with a terrific selection of new Subaru SUVs for sale, we're sure that we have the right vehicle for everyone. The Subaru Outback and Subaru Forester remain some of the best crossover SUVs for drivers in our area thanks to their tremendous capability and versatility, providing you with the space to comfortably fit your friends, family, and cargo, along with the performance you need to take on poor weather conditions around Countryside, IL with ease.
While the new Subaru Forester and Outback models both share many similarities, it's their differences that make one model a better option for some drivers than the other. That's why we're going to compare the two vehicles for you, allowing you to easily see what makes each vehicle special and making it easier for you to choose which one is the best fit for you.
Price
The Subaru Forester is the more affordable of the two legendary Subaru SUVs, as it's a compact crossover SUV and the Outback is more in the midsize SUV category. The new Forester lineup starts at just over $27,000, while the Outback lineup starts at just under $29,000. We have an array of financing and lease options that are designed to serve Oak Lawn drivers and make it easy for anyone to drive the right new Outback or Forester SUV and will work with anyone to help them choose the payment option that's right for them.
Performance
Engine Options
All the new Subaru Forester models come with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder Boxer engine that produces 182-horsepower and 176 pounds-feet of torque. The Subaru Outback lineup also uses the same standard engine on half of the available models, providing you with a strong, capable, and easy driving experience wherever you go around Broadview. The difference is the Subaru Outback lineup offers another stronger and sportier engine option. Half the Outback lineup uses a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 260-horsepower and 277 pounds-feet of torque, giving you a more commanding and engaging experience behind the wheel.
Towing
The new Outback lineup also offers more towing capability, with standard towing for 2,700 pounds and maximum towing for up to 3,500 pounds. The Subaru Forester lineup offers towing for up to 1,500 pounds, except for on the Forester Wilderness model which lets you tow up to 3,000 pounds.
Size
The Subaru Forester has more space for passengers than the Subaru Outback does, with 111.9 cubic feet of passenger volume, compared to 109 cubic feet of passenger volume in the Outback. However, the Outback provides you with more cargo space than the Forester does, with 32.6 cubic feet, compared to 28.9 cubic feet in the Forester.
Technology Features
Both the Subaru Forester and Subaru Outback models have a cutting-edge Subaru Starlink multimedia system, featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration that lets you connect and control your smartphone on a touchscreen display or using voice commands. The Forester lineup has either a standard 6.5-inch touchscreen or a larger 8-inch touchscreen. The Subaru Outback has a standard dual 7-inch touchscreen system on the Base model only, with all others using a larger 11.6-inch vertical touchscreen display.
Come See All Our New Subaru SUVs in Person Today
The best way to find out which new Subaru SUV is the best fit for you is to make the short trip from Chicago to explore all our new Subaru vehicles in person and experience which vehicle caters to your lifestyle and needs the best today.
