2003 Subaru Forester vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2003 Subaru Forester and 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2003 Subaru Forester and the 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser.
When we compare the 2003 Subaru Forester's and the 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser's specifications and ratings, the 2003 Subaru Forester has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. The 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has the advantage in the areas of reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2003 Subaru Forester's and the 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2003 Subaru Forester ranges from $1,997 to $7,989 while a used 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is priced between $10,899 to $28,168.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2003 Subaru Forester loses 37.2 percent of its value and the 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser loses 37.7 percent of its value. This means the 2003 Subaru Forester retains 0.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Subaru Forester is 8.6 out of 10 while the Toyota Land Cruiser's quality rating is 8.7 out of 10. This results in the Subaru Forester being ranked 3 out of 66 Best Crossover SUVs and the Toyota Land Cruiser being ranked 1 out of 33 Best SUVs with 3 Rows.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Subaru Forester is 8.0 out of 10. For the Toyota Land Cruiser the reliability rating is 8.8 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Land Cruiser a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Subaru Forester.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2003 Subaru Forester’s base engine makes 165 horsepower, and the 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser base engine makes 235 horsepower. The Forester is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 375 miles. The Land Cruiser is rated to deliver an average of 13 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 400 miles.This gives the 2003 Subaru Forester the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The 2003 Subaru Forester has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
21370
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
19571
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
17135 - 23770
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
54465
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
36478
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
32135 - 54465
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
5088
Price Range:
1997 - 7989
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
5070
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
3628 - 6345
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
14
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
172249
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
18191
Price Range:
10899 - 28168
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
8279
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
5521 - 18191
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
8
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
232149
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Subaru Forester Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Toyota Land Cruiser Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2003 Subaru Forester
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.046103646250965
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
5.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.2 - 15.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5938768818066837
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.5 - 5.2
Subaru Forester Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 66Ranking
2 out of / 19Ranking
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3 out of / 66Ranking
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3 out of / 19Ranking
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3 out of / 12Ranking
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4 out of / 19Ranking
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6 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 18Ranking
7 out of / 66Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
8 out of / 66Ranking
8 out of / 66Ranking
9 out of / 66Ranking
9 out of / 54Ranking
10 out of / 66Ranking
11 out of / 18Ranking
12 out of / 66Ranking
13 out of / 19Ranking
13 out of / 19Ranking
16 out of / 66Ranking
23 out of / 66Ranking
23 out of / 54Ranking
25 out of / 66Ranking
26 out of / 66Ranking
46 out of / 66Toyota Land Cruiser Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 33Ranking
1 out of / 33Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
2 out of / 33Ranking
4 out of / 33Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
11 out of / 12Ranking
11 out of / 12Ranking
11 out of / 12Ranking
12 out of / 12Ranking
13 out of / 33Ranking
14 out of / 33Ranking
25 out of / 33Ranking
31 out of / 33Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2003 Subaru Forester Trim Levels
X, XS
2003 Toyota Land Cruiser Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
165 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
166 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2400 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
235 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque:
320 foot-lbs @ 3400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
285 / 375 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 16 / 13
Range (city/hwy):
300 / 400 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
62.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.2 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3090 lbs
Width:
68.1 inches
Height:
65 inches
Length:
175.2 inches
Wheelbase:
99.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5390 lbs
Width:
76.4 inches
Height:
73.2 inches
Length:
192.5 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/65R17
Exterior Colors
Blue
Pacifica Blue Pearl
Gold
Sierra Gold Metallic
Green
Woodland Green Pearl
Red
Cayenne Red Pearl
Silver
Platinum Silver Metallic
White
Aspen White
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Blue
Atlantis Blue Mica
Gold
Sonora Gold Pearl
Green
Imperial Jade Mica
Red
Black Garnet Pearl
Silver
Not available
White
Natural White
Black
Black
Gray
Galactic Gray / Thunder Cloud
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Gray
Grey
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Gray
Shadow Gray
Brown
Ivory
