2021 Honda CR-V in Albuquerque NM Competes with the Subaru Forester

When it comes to compact crossover SUVs, the 2021 Honda CR-V in Albuquerque NM is one of the most popular and reliable, but is it the best one for you? There's an often-overlooked rival that may prove to be a better choice.

If you're shopping for a new vehicle, the offerings are endless, even when you narrow the field down to just one type, especially if it's the small SUV category. The contenders in this segment keep coming up with great ideas and more ways to get your money, so it's up to you to get your money's worth. A new Honda CR-V seems like a good buy, but the new 2021 Subaru Forester is really worth a long look before you decide.

2021 Honda CR-V in Albuquerque NM: Price

Price is often the first factor that most car buyers consider, and the Subaru Forester has a great price. The base model of the Forester has an MSRP of $24,795, while the CR-V's starting price is $25,350. Not only is the Forester more affordable, but it also comes standard equipped with several features that the Honda does not.

One of these features is full time all-wheel drive. The Subaru Forester comes standard with the famous Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive on every trim level - even the base! If you want AWD on the 2021 Honda CR-V, you'll have to add it as an option. This will tack another $1500 to the CR-V's price, just to get the extra traction and control that you get automatically with a Subaru. And what's more, the AWD system on the Honda is only a part-time system, which means that it only engages the rear wheels when they lose traction. The Subaru system is always on, adjusting traction to the conditions as you experience them on the road.

Staying connected with your electronic devices is important to everyone these days, and with the 2021 Honda CRV in Albuquerque NM you'll need to shell out another $2500 to upgrade to the next higher trim level in order to access the tech. However, the 2021 Subaru Forester has both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard equipment- even on the base trim, enabling you to remain in touch and connected throughout your drive, hands-free and safe.

If safety features are an important part of your decision-making process, it's a close call here since the CR-V and the Forester both received high ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in all areas. Both models also offer many of the newest driver assist technologies, but the Subaru Forester is a step ahead of the Honda because it offers even more of these features.

Another close call is the comfort of the ride. Both vehicles are suitably roomy on the inside, with plenty of space for tall passengers in either the front or back seats. The Subaru Forester though, has more amenities on offer than the 2021 Honda CR-V in Albuquerque NM, including reclining rear seats and heated front and rear seats to name just a couple. It also has a bit more cargo space in the back, and available roof rails if you need more storage options.

As you can see, the Subaru Forester really is worth looking over before you decide to buy the CR-V. And because we've only compared a few of the ways the Forester tops it, you should visit Fiesta Kia to discover more for yourself. We're located at 7400 Lomas Blvd NE in Albuquerque and we'd be happy to show you all the things you'll love about the Subaru Forester.