Comparing the Toyota RAV4 to the Subaru Forester
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Small SUVs are such great choices for so many different kinds of drivers from Ogden, Salt Lake City and throughout Utah. If that sounds like the kind of vehicle you're after, there's no shortage of options, though the flagship small crossover featured here at our Toyota dealer serving Layton, Logan and Kaysville ought to be your preferred pick. For versatile driving, high-end safety and a sensible setup for your daily travels, the new Toyota RAV4 is a great pick. Still, you'll probably spend time at other auto dealerships and looking through SUVs make by brands other than Toyota.

One such competitor is the new Subaru Forester, which offers similar engine capabilities, size and features as the RAV4. Being so close to one another, it's important to look at these similarities, as well as the differences that make both the RAV4 and Forester stand out. Take a look at the competitive advantages of both the new RAV4 and Forester, then visit our Toyota dealership in Riverdale, UT today for a test drive in our favorite small SUV.

New Subaru Forester Competitive Advantages

• If you're after a top-of-the-line trim level for your next small SUV, but are still mindful of your budget, the Forester will see a lower price with its Premium trim, when comparing to the Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD. We add that AWD moniker to this specific RAV4 trim, because that's an option you'll have to add, compared to the Forester's standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive system.
 
• For off-roading purposes, the Forester edges out the RAV4 in terms of ground clearance, providing 8.7 inches above the ground, compared to the Toyota model's 8.4-inch ride height.
 
• If your primary focus is on a safe and comfortable passenger setup, the Forester provides 107.8 cubic-feet of passenger volume, compared to only 98.9 for the RAV4.
 
• Finally, when comparing the Forester to an AWD setup of the RAV4, the Subaru SUV earns slightly bettef fuel economy with estimates rated at 26/33/29 mpg (city/highway/combined), eking out the RAV4's 25/33/28 rating with AWD.

New Toyota RAV4 Competitive Advantages

• Though the Forester offers standard safety equipment, the RAV4 XLE AWD version includes the helpful automatic high beams, which keep everybody on the road safe at night during your travels around Kaysville, Salt Lake City and Ogden. That feature isn't offered in the Forester Premium edition.
 
• Also on the safety front is the blind-spot monitoring system in the RAV4 XLE, which is available for the Forester in its Premium trim, but only by adding a costly option package.
 
• Both these SUVs feature a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, but the RAV4 delivers a far more pleasant driving experience, producing 203 horsepower, compared to the Forester's 182-horsepower output.
• The RAV4 features a helpful dual-zone automatic climate control feature in the XLE trim, while the Forester Premium relies on single-zone climate functions. Here in the Salt Lake City area, temperatures tend to change on a moment's notice, and having better climate controls will keep you and your passengers comfortable and happy.
 
• Finally, the RAV4 XLE smartly includes foglights, while those aren't available at the Premium trim of the Forester.

Ready to Learn More about the Toyota RAV4? Visit Tony Divino Toyota

We are just a 25 minute drive from Bountiful, and we can give you an up close and personal look at the RAV4 - and set you up for a test drive. You can apply for financing today so you'll be ready for the best Toyota leasing and financing deals, then make your way over from Salt Lake City or Ogden to see what version of the RAV4 best suits your needs. Visit Tony Divino Toyota today and we'll show you why the new RAV4 is your best bet for a small SUV.

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