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2015 Subaru Forester vs. 2016 Subaru Forester

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2015 Subaru Forester and 2016 Subaru Forester 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 2015 Subaru Forester and the 2016 Subaru Forester.

When comparing the 2015 Subaru Forester's and the 2016 Subaru Forester's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Subaru Forester has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2015 Subaru Forester and 2016 Subaru Forester have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2015 Subaru Forester's and the 2016 Subaru Forester's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Subaru Forester is a better car than the 2016 Subaru Forester.

Pricing: A used 2015 Subaru Forester ranges from $8,899 to $18,998 while a used 2016 Subaru Forester is priced between $9,993 to $20,878.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2015 Subaru Forester and the 2016 Subaru Forester both lose 34.5 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Subaru Forester is 8.6 out of 10. Subaru Forester is ranked 6 out of 19 Best Small SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs, the Subaru Forester is ranked 17 and the Subaru Forester is ranked 17 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Subaru Forester is 8.3 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2015 Subaru Forester and the 2016 Subaru Forester makes 170 horsepower. Both the Forester and the Forester are rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 461 miles. Both models use gasoline.

Safety Ratings: The Subaru Forester has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$22,195

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$23,173

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$20,150 - $26,255

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$22,395

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$23,470

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$21,795 - $24,995

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$13,811

Price Range:

$8,899 - $18,998

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$13,241

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$10,060 - $17,781

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

494

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

108,548

# Good or Great Deals:

197

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$15,549

Price Range:

$9,993 - $20,878

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$14,645

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$12,498 - $18,284

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

314

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

102,591

# Good or Great Deals:

110

Subaru Forester Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

8.3 / 10

Retained Value:

8.4 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Subaru Forester Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

8.3 / 10

Retained Value:

8.4 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Subaru Forester

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

2.1

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

1.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

0.8 - 4.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

10.1%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Subaru Forester

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

3.1

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

2.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

1.8 - 5.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

10.1%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

6.4

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

3.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

0.9 - 10

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

6.7

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

4.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.4 - 8.5

Subaru Forester Rankings

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

1 / 19

Best Off-road Small SUVs

2 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

2 / 19

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

3 / 67

Best Small SUVs for Teens

3 / 7

Most Reliable Small SUVs

4 / 19

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

4 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

5 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

5 / 19

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

5 / 14

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

6 / 67

Best Small SUVs

6 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

6 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for Teens

6 / 12

Best Family Small SUVs

7 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

7 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

10 / 67

Best Small SUVs for the Money

10 / 13

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

12 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

12 / 67

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

12 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

14 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

15 / 31

Most Affordable Small SUVs

15 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs

17 / 67

Best Family Crossover SUVs

17 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

19 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

25 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

26 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

28 / 59

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

32 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

33 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

48 / 67

Subaru Forester Rankings

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

1 / 19

Best Off-road Small SUVs

2 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

2 / 19

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

3 / 67

Best Small SUVs for Teens

3 / 7

Most Reliable Small SUVs

4 / 19

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

4 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

5 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

5 / 19

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

5 / 14

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

6 / 67

Best Small SUVs

6 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

6 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for Teens

6 / 12

Best Family Small SUVs

7 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

7 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

10 / 67

Best Small SUVs for the Money

10 / 13

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

12 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

12 / 67

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

12 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

14 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

15 / 31

Most Affordable Small SUVs

15 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs

17 / 67

Best Family Crossover SUVs

17 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

19 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

25 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

26 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

28 / 59

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

32 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

33 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

48 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2015 Subaru Forester Trim Levels

2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring

2016 Subaru Forester Trim Levels

2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring

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:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

170 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque:

174 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.052 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

170 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque:

174 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.052 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

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):


22 / 29 / 25

Range (city/hwy):

350 / 461 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

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):


22 / 29 / 25

Range (city/hwy):

350 / 461 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

360-Degree 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

Backup camera:

Standard

360-Degree 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:

41.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

43 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.8 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.5 inches

Cargo Space:

34.4 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

74.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

142.7 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

43 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.8 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.5 inches

Cargo Space:

34.4 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

74.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

142.7 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3296 lbs

Width:

80 inches

Height:

66.4 inches

Length:

180.9 inches

Wheelbase:

103.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.7 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3296 lbs

Width:

80 inches

Height:

66.4 inches

Length:

180.9 inches

Wheelbase:

103.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.7 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P225/60R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P225/60R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Silica

Blue

Quartz Blue Pearl

Brown

Burnished Bronze Metallic

Gray

Dark Gray Metallic

Green

Jasmine Green Metallic

Red

Venetian Red Pearl

Silver

Ice Silver Metallic

White

Satin White Pearl

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Silica

Blue

Quartz Blue Pearl

Brown

Burnished Bronze Metallic

Gray

Dark Gray Metallic

Green

Jasmine Green Metallic

Red

Venetian Red Pearl

Silver

Ice Silver Metallic

White

Crystal White Pearl

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

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