Predicted Resale Value After 5 Years of Ownership: 45.5%
With a penchant for the outdoors at its core, the Subaru Forester has long resonated with buyers seeking a smaller 2-row SUV that has an adventurous spirit. Thank ample ground clearance, easy maneuverability and all-wheel drive, a trademark of Subaru vehicles. And as with other Subarus, the Forester has excellent resale value.
The Subaru Forester was revamped just last year, making it among the freshest crossover SUVs in its class. With this all-new version, the Forester became roomier, more technologically sophisticated, and safer. Regarding that last point, every new Forester comes with Subaru’s EyeSight Driver Assist system, which bundles features like forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist. For 2020, the Forester gets a lane centering function. When combined with adaptive cruise control, it can ease the stress of commutes that involve both traffic jams or highway cruising.
For this new generation, only one engine is available – a 2.5-liter flat or “Boxer” 4-cylinder connected to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). With 182 horsepower, it’s not the most powerful, but adequate for most buyers. And when you need more pizzazz, the standard drive mode selector can grant it by switching to sport mode. It’s also fuel efficient, earning up to 33 mpg.
The 2020 Subaru Forester starts around $25,500 and comes nicely equipped, including the EyeSight system, 6.5-inch display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and LED headlights. More enticing features like power tailgate, leather seating, larger display screen and premium Harman/Kardon audio system are easily had in higher trims. But no matter which trim you choose, you can take pride in knowing that the Forester will lead the class in retaining its value.
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You can also see our Compact SUV rankings for 2020 or check out the full list of this year’s Best Resale Value Awards winners.
2nd Place: 2020 Honda CR-V
Predicted resale value after 5 years of ownership: 45.2% of original sticker price
A perennial standout among compact SUVs, the Honda CR-V goes above and beyond in just about everything it does, including hold its value. Learn more about the Honda CR-V or find one for sale near you
3rd Place: 2020 Toyota RAV4
Predicted resale value after 5 years of ownership: 43.4% of original sticker price
Another best-seller among compact SUVs, the Toyota RAV4 is just coming off a complete revamp. The only thing it hasn’t changed are its great resale numbers. Learn more about the Toyota RAV4 or find one for sale near you
