Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you most likely noticed that the number of SUVs on the road has increased significantly. Over the years, we’ve seen the SUV increase in popularity and replace the sedan as a top vehicle choice for American drivers. This surge of popularity has led to people having their own favorite SUV models across the brands. Two SUVs that are popular among drivers are the 2021 Toyota 4Runner and the 2021 Subaru Forester.
The 2021 Toyota 4Runner is available in nine trim levels: SR5, Trail Special Edition, SR5 Premium, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, Venture Special Edition, Limited, Nightshade Special Edition, and TRD Pro. The 2021 Subaru Forester is available in five trim levels: Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, and Touring. While both models offer up several trim options, we will be focusing on their base trim levels. If you are curious to see how these two popular SUV models compare, keep reading for our 2021 Toyota 4Runner vs 2021 Subaru Forester comparison.
2021 Toyota 4Runner | Vs | 2021 Subaru Forester |
$36,765 | Starting MSRP | $24,795 |
270 hp | Engine Power | 182 hp |
278 lb-ft | Engine Torque | 176 lb-ft |
47.2 cubic feet | Cargo Space | 31.1 cubic feet |
Looking at the comparison table above, we can see why these two models are so popular. However, only one can be declared the winner. Let’s break down the table. In the first row, we have their starting MSRP. In this category, the 2021 Subaru Forester steals a win by having a lower MSRP by about $10,000. However, the 2021 Toyota 4Runner manages to win the rest of the table with a higher engine power, more impressive engine torque levels, and a larger cargo space. So, after looking at these categories, we can confidently say that the 2021 Toyota 4Runner is the winner of this comparison.
Are you interested in the 2021 Toyota 4Runner? Come check out our available inventory at Baierl Toyota and then schedule a test drive!