The Subaru Forester Surpasses the 2021 Honda CR-V in Albuquerque NM in Every Way

 Like two racehorses running neck and neck, the Subaru Forester and the 2021 Honda CR-V in Albuquerque NM find themselves fiercely competing. The winner takes all with bragging rights of owning the small SUV market. Both vehicles offer big savings and various features which fuel the competitive fire. In the end, there can be only one victor. Technology, power, and comfort are all factors of consideration when deciding who goes home with the belt.

CR-V's ABC's

Available in four different trim levels, the 2021 Honda CR-V in Albuquerque NM displays a starting MSRP of $25,350. Offering a sleek look with LED fog lights, the vehicle attempts to display itself as rugged and stylish. It even pushes the envelope with its dual chrome exhaust. Focusing on drivability, the CR-V comes available with all-wheel drive and steering mounted deceleration devices. Trying just as hard to impress, the CR-V's interior is found with a 60/40 split bench rear seat, cargo area accessed by a hands-free tailgate and a quite large center console with considerable storage space. Touting safety and enticing drivers, the CR-V is equipped with the Honda Sensing suite. Offering a Zen-like experience, the vehicle is provided with various driver-assist technologies. Collision Mitigation Breaking and Road Departure Mitigation Systems used to thwart frontal collisions and land departure. Adaptive Cruise Control is another feature provided in the CR-V and compensates for the slowing and speeding up of the vehicle directly in front of you. The exterior physique, inner beauty and automotive mind of the CR-V make it a likeable vehicle. The question is if it is more likable than the Subaru Forester.

2021 Honda CR-V in Albuquerque NM: Meeting Its Nemesis

Like a heavyweight boxer, the Subaru Forester weighs in at $24,795.00 for its starting MSRP. Available in five different models, the Forester offers something of interest to anyone. LED lighting illuminates the vehicle all the way around. A dynamic roof rack system allows passengers to all gear needed to claim adventure. A combination of chrome and available energetic pinstriping finish off the exterior. Displaying equal importance in transporting cargo, the Forester's split rear seat back folds down to increase carrying area. Even with all the space offered, it is amazing that the Forester has enough room to carry all its safety features and technological enhancements. Standard Driver Assist Technology comes on the Forester and reduced rear end crashes by an incredible 85 percent. The vehicle's Automatic Pre-Collision Braking feature can stop the Forester in an emergency. Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering maintains speed and keeps it between the lines. Subaru's DriverFocus technology can account for up to five different drivers and stores their preferences, climate settings, seat positions and outside mirror position. These mundane tasks no longer serve as safety hazards. Further enhancing safety, All-Around Awareness monitors blind spots and traffic approaching from the sides. With all this technology, the Forester has covered its bases, and its passengers, providing for the ultimate safe driving experience. 

Comparing Apples to Apples

Right out of the gate, the Forester offers a lower MSRP compared to the 2021 Honda CR-V in Albuquerque NM and subscribes to the theory of more for your money. Forester claims more models with more standard features.  While both automotive competitors proclaim safety, the Forester was a Top Safety Pick in 2020 by the IIHS and secured the Front Crash Prevention award as well. Subaru itself was awarded the Brand Loyalty award for two consecutive years. Continuing with its streak, the Forester received a 5-Star Safety rating by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Not only does the Forester define the standards of safety, but it beats out Honda, Toyota and Ford offering more passenger volume. It also wins out on fuel efficiency as well. No matter which feature analyzed, Forester does it bigger and better. 

Pricing and Incentives

Depending on the model selected Forester can be found with a starting price of $24,795. For those hypnotized by everything the Forester has to offer and cannot say no, the Forester Limited can be had for its own starting price of $31,395. With the Forester sealing the deal, Subaru serves up the Forester with incentives. Presently, 0.9 percent APR financing is available. If leasing is the preferred route, $2,499 down secures a 36-month lease for $239 a month. No matter the buyer personality, Subaru offers a Forester that fits anyone. Standard features and a surplus of options push Forester far past the CR-V and over the finish line. To learn more how the Forester crushes the CR-V, contact Fiesta Subaru at 8100 Lomas Blvd Albuquerque NM 87110.