Honda CR-V vs Subaru Forester

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 Honda CR-V

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2026 Subaru Forester

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Overview

Spec	Honda CR-VLX	Subaru ForesterForester SUV
Selected trim	LX	Forester SUV
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	all wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Honda CR-VLX	Subaru ForesterForester SUV
MSRP	$30,920	$29,995 (best)
Lowest listing price	$15,021 (best)	—
Median listing price	$35,338 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$38,927 (best)	—
For sale now	12 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Honda CR-VLX	Subaru ForesterForester SUV
Combined MPG	30 MPG (best)	29 MPG
City MPG	28 MPG (best)	26 MPG
Highway MPG	33 MPG	33 MPG
Fuel tank	14 gal	16.6 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Honda CR-VLX	Subaru ForesterForester SUV
Horsepower	190 hp (best)	180 hp
Torque	179 lb-ft (best)	178 lb-ft
Engine size	1.5 L	2.5 L (best)
Cylinders	I4	flat 4

Size & capability

Spec	Honda CR-VLX	Subaru ForesterForester SUV
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	76.5 cu ft (best)	74.4 cu ft
Towing capacity	1,500 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	3,472 lbs (best)	3,510 lbs
Ground clearance	7.8 in	8.7 in (best)
Wheelbase	106.3 in (best)	105.1 in
Length	184.8 in (best)	183.3 in
Width	73.5 in (best)	72 in
Height	66.2 in	68.1 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Honda CR-VLX	Subaru ForesterForester SUV
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side pole	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported	None reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Honda CR-V	Subaru Forester
1	LX $30,920 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Forester SUV $29,995 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	LX $32,420 MSRP	Premium $33,385 MSRP
3	EX $33,150 MSRP	Premium Hybrid $34,730 MSRP
4	EX $34,650 MSRP	Sport $36,105 MSRP
5	EX-L $35,400 MSRP	Limited $37,695 MSRP
6	EX-L $36,900 MSRP	Sport Hybrid $37,930 MSRP
7	Sport Hybrid $35,630 MSRP	Wilderness $38,385 MSRP
8	Sport Hybrid $37,130 MSRP	Limited Hybrid $38,995 MSRP
9	Sport-L Hybrid $38,725 MSRP	Touring Hybrid $41,545 MSRP
10	Sport-L Hybrid $40,225 MSRP	Touring $41,595 MSRP
11	TrailSport Hybrid $38,800 MSRP	—
12	Sport Touring Hybrid $42,250 MSRP	—
13	CR-V e:FCEV SUV $50,000 MSRP	—

Trim

Honda CR-V

Subaru Forester

$30,920 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Forester SUV

$29,995 MSRP(Currently comparing)

$32,420 MSRP

Premium

$33,385 MSRP

$33,150 MSRP

Premium Hybrid

$34,730 MSRP

$34,650 MSRP

Sport

$36,105 MSRP

EX-L

$35,400 MSRP

Limited

$37,695 MSRP

EX-L

$36,900 MSRP

Sport Hybrid

$37,930 MSRP

Sport Hybrid

$35,630 MSRP

Wilderness

$38,385 MSRP

Sport Hybrid

$37,130 MSRP

Limited Hybrid

$38,995 MSRP

Sport-L Hybrid

$38,725 MSRP

Touring Hybrid

$41,545 MSRP

Sport-L Hybrid

$40,225 MSRP

Touring

$41,595 MSRP

TrailSport Hybrid

$38,800 MSRP

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Sport Touring Hybrid

$42,250 MSRP

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CR-V e:FCEV SUV

$50,000 MSRP

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