Overview
2025 RAV4
2025Forester
Base MSRP
$29,250
$29,995
Cargo Space
37.6
29.6
Engine
2.5L inline 4-cylinder
2.5L SUBARU BOXER Horizontal4
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 split
60/40 split
Headroom (front/rear)
37.7 / 39.5
41.2 / 39.6
Horsepower
203
180
Leg Room (front/rear)
41.0 / 37.8
43.3 / 39.4
Seats
5
5
In our 2025 RAV4 LE vs. 2025 Forester Base comparison, we examine how these midsize sedans measure up.
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE FWD has a starting MSRP of $28,850, while the 2025 Subaru Forester Base AWD has a starting MSRP of $29,995.
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE has an EPA-estimated 30 mpg estimated combined fuel economy rating, while the 2025 Subaru Forester Base has an EPA-estimated 29 mpg estimated combined fuel economy rating.
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE has 37.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity with the rear seats up, while the 2025 Subaru Forester Base has 29.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity with the rear seats up. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE has 69.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity with the rear seats folded down. The 2025 Subaru Forester Base has 74.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity with the rear seats folded down.
Pricing
2025 RAV4
2025Forester
Base MSRP
$29,250
$29,995
Engine
2025 RAV4
2025Forester
Compressor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine
2.5L inline 4-cylinder
2.5L SUBARU BOXER Horizontal4
Horsepower
203
180
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE has 203 horsepower, while the 2025 Subaru Forester Base has 180 horsepower. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE has 184 lb.-ft. of torque, while the 2025 Subaru Forester Base has 178 lb.-ft. of torque. Both the 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE and the 2025 Subaru Forester Base have four valves per cylinder.
Fuel Economy
2025 RAV4
2025Forester
City Fuel Economy (MPG)
27
26
Highway Fuel Economy (MPG)
35
33
Estimated Combined Fuel Economy (mpg)
30
29
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE has an EPA-estimated 30 mpg estimated combined fuel economy rating, while the 2025 Subaru Forester Base has an EPA-estimated 29 mpg estimated combined fuel economy rating. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE has an EPA-estimated 27 mpg city fuel economy rating, while the 2025 Subaru Forester Base has an EPA-estimated 26 mpg city fuel economy rating. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE has an EPA-estimated 35 mpg highway fuel economy, while the 2025 Subaru Forester Base has 33 an EPA-estimated mpg highway fuel economy rating.
Transmission
2025 RAV4
2025Forester
Drive
FWD
AWD
Transmission Speeds
8
Variable
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE comes with FWD drive and available AWD. The 2025 Subaru Forester Base has AWD drive. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE has 8 transmission speeds. The 2025 Subaru Forester Base has variable transmission speeds.
Safety and Driver Assist
2025 RAV4
2025Forester
Blind spot warning sensor
Optional
Not Available
Collision warning system activates at low speed
Front
Front
Collision warning system includes automatic braking
Yes
Yes
Corner view camera
Not Available
Not Available
Cornering brake control
Standard
Not Available
Cross-traffic alert (front / rear)
Not Available / Optional
Not Available / Not Available
Day Time Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Electronic traction control
Standard
Standard
Front airbags (driver / passenger)
Standard / Standard
Standard / Standard
Hill holder
Standard
Standard
Knee airbags (driver / passenger)
Standard / Not Available
Standard / Not Available
LATCH system
Standard
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Standard
Lane departure warning activates steering
Yes
Yes
Low tire pressure warning
Standard
Standard
Power steering
Standard
Standard
Rear parking distance sensors
Standard Camera
Standard Camera
Side airbags (front / rear / third row)
Standard / Not Available / Not Available
Standard / Not Available / Not Available
Side curtain airbags (front only / front and rear / all three rows)
Not Available / Standard / Not Available
Not Available / Standard / Not Available
Side parking distance sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Stability control
Standard
Standard
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE has an optional blind spot warning sensor, while the 2025 Subaru Forester Base has no blind spot warning sensor available. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE has a standard Active Cornering Assist, while the 2025 Subaru Forester Base has no Active Cornering Assist. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE has an optional rear cross-traffic alert, while the 2025 Subaru Forester Base has no rear cross-traffic alert available.
Comfort and Convenience
2025 RAV4
2025Forester
Adaptive cruise control
Yes
Yes
Automatic high beams
Standard
Standard
Automatic trunk/hatch closing
Not Available
Not Available
Climate control type
Manual
Auto
Coming home device
Optional
Optional
Electronic parking brake
Standard
Standard
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 split
60/40 split
Front seat height adjustment (driver / passenger)
Manual / -
Manual / -
Heated door mirrors (driver / passenger)
Optional / Optional
Not Available / Not Available
Heated front seats (driver / passenger)
Not Available / Not Available
Not Available / Not Available
Heated steering wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Intermittent windshield wiper type
Fixed
Variable
Multi-function steering wheel
Standard
Standard
Smart key
Not Available
Not Available
Steering wheel adjustment (height / telescopic / easy entry)
Standard / Standard / Not Available
Standard / Standard / Not Available
Ventilated front seats (driver / passenger)
Not Available / Not Available
Not Available / Not Available
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE has optional heated power outside mirrors, while the 2025 Subaru Forester Base has no heated door mirrors. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE has standard one-touch power windows and standard rear one-touch power windows, while the 2025 Subaru Forester Base only has a standard driver side one-touch power window but does not have a passenger one-touch power window or rear one-touch power windows.
Infotainment
2025 RAV4
2025Forester
Android Auto compatible
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay compatible
Standard
Standard
Navigation display
8.00 in. 3D and voice, Optional 3D and voice
-
Navigation system
Standard
Not Available
Rear entertainment display (middle / back of front seats)
Not Available / Not Available
Not Available / Not Available
Satellite radio
Standard
Standard
Speakers
6
4
Telematics system
Safety Connect®
-
Voice activation
Standard
Standard
Wireless charging pad
Not Available
Optional
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE has six speakers, while the 2025 Subaru Forester Base has four speakers. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE comes with an 8-in. navigation display and has an available 10.5-in. navigation display, while the 2025 Subaru Forester Base has no navigation display. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE has a standard navigation system, while the 2025 Subaru Forester Base has no navigation system.
Interior
2025 RAV4
2025Forester
12V power outlet (front / rear / cargo)
Standard / Standard / Not Available
Not Available / Standard / Standard
Armrest (front / rear)
Standard / Standard
Standard / Not Available
Cupholders (front / rear)
Standard / Standard
Standard / Standard
Front sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Overhead console storage
Standard
Standard
Reading lights (front / rear)
Standard / Not Available
Standard / Not Available
Seats
5
5
Both the 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE and the 2025 Subaru Forester Base have a seating capacity of five. Both the 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE and the 2025 Subaru Forester Base have standard front and rear cupholders. Both the 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE and the 2025 Subaru Forester Base have standard overhead console storage.
Warranty
2025 RAV4
2025Forester
Whole vehicle warranty (months / miles)
36 / 36000
36 / 36000
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE has 24-month, unlimited mileage roadside assistance,, while the 2025 Subaru Forester Base has 36-month/36,000-mile roadside assistance. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE has ToyotaCare, a plan that covers normal factory scheduled maintenance for 24 month/25,000 miles, whichever comes first, while this coverage is not available for the 2025 Subaru Forester Base. Both the 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE and the 2025 Subaru Forester Base have 36-month/36,000-mile whole vehicle warranty.
Exterior
2025 RAV4
2025Forester
Cargo door type
Liftgate
Liftgate
Front fog lights
Not Available
Not Available
Disc brakes
4
4
Headlights
LED
LED
Hands free rear doors (rear driver / rear passenger)
No / No
No / No
Rear fog lights
Not Available
Not Available
Side mirror indicator lights (driver / passenger)
Optional / Optional
Not Available / Not Available
Spare/Temporary Tire
Standard
Standard
Trailer hitch
Not Available
Optional
Both the 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE and the 2025 Subaru Forester Base have LED headlights. Both the 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE and the 2025 Subaru Forester Base have standard spare/temporary tires. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE and the 2025 Subaru Forester Base both have a liftgate cargo door type.
Suspension
2025 RAV4
2025Forester
Stabilizer bar (front / rear)
Standard / Standard
Standard / Standard
Both the 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE and the 2025 Subaru Forester Base have standard front and rear stabilizer bars.
Dimensions
2025 RAV4
2025Forester
Cargo Space
37.6
29.6
Curb weight (lbs)
3370
3510
Headroom (front/rear)
37.7 / 39.5
41.2 / 39.6
Leg Room (front/rear)
41.0 / 37.8
43.3 / 39.4
Overall height (in)
67.0
68.1
Overall length (in)
180.9
183.3
Overall width (in)
73.0
72.0
Shoulder Room (front/rear)
57.8 / 56.4
57.7 / 56.7
Wheelbase (in)
105.9
105.1
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE has 37.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity with rear seats up, while the 2025 Subaru Forester Base has 29.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity with rear seats up. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE has 69.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity with the rear seat folded down. The 2025 Subaru Forester Base has 74.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity with the rear seat folded down.
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