Honest and not dealer propaganda. Well done.

Insurance is less expensive for the outback since it’s considered a station wagon while the Forester is a SUV. Something to think about....

As a past owner of a 2003 Forester and (along with my daughter) a current owner of a 2008 Outback, 2015 Forester, and 2017 Forester, we think the Forester is a little more efficient in terms of cargo space and utilization.

Been selling Subies for over 6 years. This video represents my life eerily accurately. Thanks.

I have a 2015 Forester Touring, with all the bells and whistles. I could not be happier.

I just got my 2020 Forester 2020 touring the other day I absolutely love it. I am obsessed.

Thank you for an amazing presentation! Concise, info packed & extremely helpful. Full of thought evoking considerations & comparisons. Not to mention an authoritative yet friendly voice. U knocked this one out of the park! Problem solved, decision made! Thx again!

Tremendous job!!!! I wanted to know the diffs too and u explained options and packages very well!!!!

Well done! I just purchased a forester and not one sales person was able to explain what you spoke about in the video.

This is about the best comparisons I've seen.

Super informative. Thanks for posting!

I loved your video on the Outback - Forester comparison. I went from a 2014 Base Model Forester, that I bought in 2017 with only 17,500 miles, sold it with 87,500, and loved it. I agree, it seems sportier to me, as well and actually, I feel better connected to the road than I have felt in a long time. I went from a 2004 Audi A6 to the Forester and always wondered if the Outback was a better fit. I arrived at your same conclusion and just purchased a 2018 Premium Forester with 17,500 miles. I appreciate the upgrades, i.e. Adjustable Rear View Mirror, heated Side Mirrors, and WOW at the Back-up Camera. Thank you for the thoughtful video. John

Great info. Right to the point, no babble. thank you

Currently driving a Manual trans. Forester. A/T tires and roof basket. Lol. I love it !

thank you. you have helped me choose the Forester after going back and forth for days.

When we lived in San Diego, I sold cars for about 4 years (1985-1989), and based on my experience, you sir, are truly an excellent car salesman! I mean that sincerely. I'm seriously considering a Forester for my next car, if I ever wear out my Trailblazer or my wife's Ranier.

Rear seat vents are important, hope Outback adds them in soon. Ventilated seats are nice, would be a great option on Forester

Never knew this before, thanks for the explanation 👍.

I drove a loaner forester and it has a nice suspension really enjoyed the ride

Really helpful information!

Thank you! Finally someone did a proper and clear explanation! If I lived in US I would probably buy a car from you.

Thanks, useful information delivered in an excellent manner.

Excellent review. Great job.

I think there was an obvious difference in the first shot of the cars. I was interested in the Outback, and compared the Forester, but was leaning to the Outback. Took a test drive, and was ready, but I decided to test drive the Forester just to make sure. The windows are much bigger. Sightlines are much better in the forester. Also the ease of getting in, for an older man like me, the Forester was a better choice. If I liked the low cars I might think different. Both are great cars, but I agree that the Forester matches me better.

Always liked your videos! I ‘learned more’ about ‘tech buttons’ a year ago in Forester, thanks to you. Actually Forester is a small SUV, my auto insurance dropped when I purchased ‘limited’ trim . Previously owned almost 17years...Forester (bought New). Although now small SUV Forester (check your New Car auto sticker readout on window) is labeled as a ‘truck’. Love This Forester!

Forester all day. I've driven both cars. Even with the turbo in the Outback XT ... I still choose the Forester. The forester feels more spacious and I love the interface of the dashboard better. The full touch screen interface in the outback is invasive IMO and also the roof feels too close to my head so I get a sense of claustrophobia. The Forester has a proper amount of space that feels nice and better vision. Wish they would have put the turbo in the Forester rather then the Outback.

2020 outback touring xt here. so in love.

We have a 2014 Subaru Forester in black. We really like it!!!

I owned a 17 Outback Limited 6cyl; one of my favorite cars I’ve owned. I loved the power! I’m 6’3” and 70 years old. Every time I sat in a new Forester, I realized how much easier it was for me to get in and out of (height and age). Also great visibility. I now have a 2020 Forester Touring, which was a good choice for me. They are both great cars; can’t go wrong with either.

Great video. I previously drove a 2011 Outback and now have a 2019 Forester Premium. I agree with all your points on driving impressions and agility. As this is a comfort car I am most likely going back to Outback when my lease is up but I would go Forester again if they offered a hybrid version and the Outback didn’t. I also love the panoramic moonroof in the Forester and would love to see it in Outback even if it was fixed and didn’t open (like a Tesla one). Thanks for your videos!

I moved to Texas with a stunning Audi A6 T. First month bad rain storm got totaled. I did not want a truck as many of my new friends suggested. Coming from MA Foresters and Outbacks are every where. So gave the Forester a shot. Found a mint Forester Touring in mint certified condition. Gave it a shot. The power is down compared to my Audi and previous Lexus RX350. But I am very pleased with it. The interior is so bright you can see everything. Love the pano and it’s about the right size. I am slowly adjusting to less power but it’s plenty for what it’s intended. I hope in the future they drop the 2.4 T into the forester. I now understand why so many enjoy their Subaru’s I truly enjoy mine.

Very great video. I have decided on the Forester, liking the wider sunroof and the height difference. Thanks for showing the difference with the 2 , one behind the other .

If you are a serious outdoors person (hiking/climbing/camping, etc.) there is a critical difference you did not mention: the distance between the back of the front seats (slid all the way forward and tilted all the way toward the dash) and the inside of the tailgate. This determines how useful it is to sleep in (rear seats folded down, of course). Who would sleep in their Subaru? ME! If you haven't resorted to sleeping in your car you probably don't do a lot of camping (50 mph wind and hail, anyone?). Take it from me, the Outback makes a far better shelter when things get really nasty.

Great comparison video!

Informative! Good video

Nice comparison -- much appreciated!

Thank you for the video!

2012 outback base model owner with 114k miles on it and still love it. Will be upgrading to a new one in a couple years but will go with the premium for more lux and power.

Just bought a 2022 Outback Premier. It feels luxurious. The big screen is growing on me.

Wow I love your comparison 👍👍😊

The Outback is very comfortable and more room for rear passengers. I would buy another Outback in a heartbeat. Thanx for your comparison between the Forester & Outback

I found 2019 a Forester XT with 241hp Version 4 from 2017 brandnew, was a showcar in an other country. For me the perfect mix of sleeping space, cargo room and fun of power. Easy to park because of the size and very cool to be fast very quick and the big sunroove is really nice. Just love it. Sorry, it's not my mother tongue. 😁

Wow, a honest dealer, thankyou

“ I don’t have the key, that’s why *HA* “ Made my depressed quarantine day. ♥️💪

V good analysis. We have both, albeit different ages- 19 Forester and 11 OB. OB quite a bit more ride quality and space for not slot more money (always figured 3k diff, surprised its now ~2k per this vid).

Great video. I still love my Outback, it is simply Awesome.

Thank for the comparison ..... I've often wondered myself (Outback owner 10years)

Nice comparison!

I agree that the main difference is the luxury feel of the Outback. I was surprised at how loud the Forester road compared to the Outback. It would be interesting to see a high-end trim level for the Forester that provides the luxury aspects-acoustics, smooth ride, smooth touch points-of the Outback.

thanks dude!

One look at the side profile is all you need to see. The windows on the Forester are huge and visibility is amazing. Being able to see well is the greatest safety feature on a vehicle. Forester for me.

Great video

We love our Forester it has all the bells and whistles, and I love how much higher the roof is, also the train is higher off the ground. It’s pure luxury !

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Not weird to me that the Forester is now the better seller. I had a 2007 Outback that I absolutely loved. The newer ones are just too big. I switched to Forester.

Good review

We own both. Towing in the forester 1500lbs outback 2700lbs the forester is faster and more of a street vehicle but the outback is more capable off-road. Not to say foresters can’t go for an adventure that’s just what I noticed as differences. I absolutely love and recommend both I have a 2019 outback my mom has a 2020 forester and my wife has a 2020 accent. We are all supper pleased. Subaru is the new Toyota haha jk, however they did work together for the Brz.

I love the turning radius with my forester.. If your in a tight situation on a dirt road is easier to turn around.. Parking in LA is easier with the forester too

Nice video! Also, you forgot to mention that the Forester is made in Japan while the Outback in Lafayette, Indiana. Cars built in Japan have a tendency to be more reliable.

Thx for this video

I looked at both, the HUGE infotainment screen (dust collector) killed it for me. I'm old school and like knobs and switches, not having to go into a touchscreen to do things.

Is the cvt on the forester and base engine outback different from the XT? great video by the way.

I love my 2020 Outback Touring XT. I bought the Touring because I wanted the upgraded stereo plus the front camera, as well as the Nappa leather. I haven't had any issues or regrets.

Love my '06 Outback XT. Just got my wife an '02 Forester. Both great cars.

thinking about getting one, your video helps a lot. Any insight about the 2022 Forester? More power maybe?

Thank you!

To me the outback just screams adventure mobile and has a bit more character in my opinion. I also like the space and extra comfort you get from the longer wheelbase

We have owned an '01 Forester, '13 Outback, and '18 Impreza. We like them all, but if compared with the other two, the Outback feels like a ship. If we were buying right now, we would go for the Forester. But there is no mistake in buying an Outback, either.

If Subaru put the new thigh extender driver's seat available in the top of the line Outback in the Forester, that would be awesome. It really helps us taller drivers.

Thanks for the blooper at the end lol

I was surprised how different the forester feels inside as opposed to the outback. The forester really feels like a more basic utilitarian vehicle whereas the outback feels to me much more like a regular car. It’s funny though I much prefer the outback, two women I spoke to said they prefer the forester as it’s higher and “easier to drive”.

excellent video even if I am considering a 2022

Nice job.

Good video. We have a forester on the way. The outback is to large for my uses

Love the video. I wanted to know about the reliability and problems with each. I've heard that 4th and 5th gen outbacks have a lot of problems.

A selling point for me is if the front passenger seat could fold down flat like in the Toyota Matrix. It sure is handy when carrying lumber or to sleep in when camping. Unfortunately no one makes these anymore, as far as I know. Pity.

2021 outback xt owner here, very good car!

I've driven a previous-gen Forester and a current-gen Outback. Both with base engines. The Outback feels like a lumbering submarine compared to the very punchy and responsive Forester. Driving it is like sitting in a fishbowl sportscar. Sounds nice as well. If you want to pass on the freeway, have fun flooring it in the Outback and relying on momentum. It was so slow above 60 mph. I think I may be more used to having more action in the cabin in cheaper cars.

I love my 18' limited outback.

We have a poverty pack 2020 Outback (Aussie version) and we could not be happier with it. We test drove a few other SUVs around the same price bracket and the Outback was an absolute standout. The Outback came with a few less bells and whistles, but for driveability and comfort it was easily the best.

We have an ‘11 outback with 219,000 km on it...’18 crosstrek with 50,000km on it. Not ready to give up the OB yet. Won’t do the forester though. OB is a nicer vehicle

Thank u for this video, can you answer a question about what one would seat a 6’7” 285# man with the most comfort? I’m headed out to test drive some but thought some input would be nice thank you

Outback is simply the perfect.

my girlfriend has a forester, I drove a Outback for about a week but after coming from Honda Civics and Honda Fits, decided on a Crosstrek. Just handles better, its a bit smaller and has better geometry for mountain roads / trails

11’ Outback gang ! Love them both though.

I went from a 2002 Chevy Trailblazer LTZ (fully loaded & upgraded) to a 2012 Subaru Outback 3.6r Limited (fully loaded). I am not dissapointed, I enjoy the AWD.

Thanks 🙏

When I got my 2014 outback, it had greater towing 3k+ vs less than 2k for the Forester. 0% financing sold me on the outback. The price was only $1000 different.

I just got into a 2018 premium outback and I love it. I just got out of a 2016 Chrysler 200. I wouldn't go back to a car after getting into this vehicle.

Outback or Forester has never been a question for me. I have bought Outback recently. The options to choose from were CR-V, Rav4, CX-5, Santa Fe. I have never considered Forester as an option. I am not completely satisfied with my Outback but it has character that Forester does not. I can close my eyes to inadequate engine & CVT because Outback is kind of a "special" car. If not the Outback, after weighing all pros and cons, I would probably go with Santa Fe or Rav4. Note: towing capacity is the same for both cars (1,500 lbs ) for 2.5L engine.

I am currently deciding between these 2 models. It's either going to be a Forester Sport or Outback Onyx XT. Pretty much the only reason I'm considering the Outback is for the turbo engine. The additional space and creature comforts it offers would be nice, but I don't really need it. I too prefer the smaller footprint and sporty feel of the Forester, not to mention that it's nearly over $5000 less than the Onyx XT. Even a loaded Forester Touring would be $3000 less than the Outback. Damn you Subaru for pulling the Forester XT!

Just retired my 2002 subaru outback shortly after joining the 300k original mile club!

Love the ride of the 2020 Forester but the wind noise in that nice $$$ a car was a deal killer.

I love my 2020 Subaru Outback premium. It’s been a dependable car and with Blizzak tires unstoppable in the snow this winter. The downsides to me are no hard buttons for the heated seats, auto vehicle hold, and turning off the auto stop start. I have to push so many buttons every time I start the car!

Outback is a LEGEND!!!

Outback is the REAL DEAL...

We Love our Outback. It’s actually my wife’s commuter car and our road car. We needed to replace our 18 year old Camry and a car with AWD or a 4X4, bc we get 5-6 ft of snow every winter. We looked at the Toyota Venza & Rav AWD hybrid. The rear visibility on both were horrible. We called our insurance company to see how much more would our premiums would be for the Venza which was $1K more a year. The Rav was $700 more each year. We then asked about the Outback and it was only $300 more a year. We donated our Camry to our church & bought the Outback. Once we dropped the insurance on the Camry and added the Outback our insurance actually dropped by $100 a year. Our other car is a 11 Rav 4WD Limited with a 3.5 V6. I must admit that the Subaru is far superior in all driving conditions over our (my) Rav. We’ve had the Outback for almost a year now and have been to ID twice and MT twice. We have to go to Seattle twice a year for my dad’s Dr visits. We’ve never had a problem going over the mtn passes to Seattle, which is about a 3 hour drive. Our Outback is only the 2.5 naturally aspirated engine so it’s barely adequate in acceleration. When my Rav wears out, we’ll replace it with an Outback XT or if the Forester gets a turbo, I’ll get it instead.

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Excellent Video-lnfo. Thanks Have a Question, about the Power Pack on a H6 engine with a/t but without turbo. Which Subaru Vehicle Has it? (larger vehicles preferred)

Love LOVE love love my outback limited!