2010 Subaru Forester

2010 Subaru Forester Price Range: $19,995 - $28,495

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Subaru Forester is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the typical SUV. The Subaru Forester will save you money at the pump compared to the average SUV. The typical SUV guzzles a lot of gasoline compared to the Subaru Forester. Regarding MSRP, the Subaru Forester costs tremendously less than the typical SUV.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the typical SUV over the Subaru Forester. The average SUV outpulls the Forester by a big margin.

Convenience
The Forester's fuel tank will need to be replenished a little more often than the unit in the typical SUV.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Subaru Forester's front cabin compared to the average SUV. The Subaru Forester is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the typical SUV.

Dimensions
The typical SUV is significantly more bulky than the Forester. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the typical SUV than the Subaru Forester because of its larger tank. The Subaru Forester and the typical SUV compete for the same parking spaces. The typical SUV's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the flip side, the Subaru Forester may give a sprier feel in daily traffic.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the typical SUV packs quite a punch and will knock the Subaru Forester down a few rungs. However, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Subaru Forester is definitely more maneuverable than the typical SUV, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Subaru Forester's engine is tremendously smaller than the average SUV's. Remember that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; however, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. The Subaru Forester could learn a lesson or two from the average SUV as far as pickup.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Forester isn't quite as generous as the typical SUV's.