Here's why Subaru is BETTER than Toyota

Toyota is one of the most common brands that people compare to Subaru, especially when looking at the Toyota RAV4 vs the Subaru Forester. In today's video I'm going to share 7 reasons why I believe Subaru is better than Toyota.

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[brucekatkin]

When I was car shopping last fall visiting many brands, I was directed to a Subaru dealer in my city. I said to the sales person "I am just looking right now, don't know what brand of car I will buy or when I will buy it". He still took the time to show me a Crosstrek, explained the engine, the features etc. After two months of doing research and visiting many places, I returned and asked for a test drive. A week later I ordered a Crosstrek, have not regretted it, Especially comfortable on a 4000 kilometre trip (2400 miles).

[wgolden]

When I bought my 2023 Forester, the salesman said the visibility is so good "it's like driving in a fishbowl" and damned if that's not true!

[Golddragon]

Toyota and Subaru are so much alike that they actually share parts and technology.

[pevelyhomeowner]

Two years ago I retired after 42yrs of being a Toyota Master Technician. I still have a 2013 Camry and my 1992 Camry wagon (still runs great). Three months ago I bought a new 2024 Outback and couldn’t be happier. Toyota’s stands behind their products very well but has too many issues so I switched brands and have no regrets.

[BusterKitten]

100% spot on about Toyota vs. Subaru dealers, this is what I've experienced.

[clayoreilly]

Our last two vehicles were a Toyota Camry and now a Subaru Outback. I am much more pleased with the Outback and with the quality of support and service that we get from our local Subaru Dealership. They go out of their way to be friendly and helpful. I'm now a committed Subaru owner.

[harrychefitz]

In 2022, during Covid, Toyota wanted $5000 over MSRP. Subaru sold my son a Forester for $500 under MSRP. So last month, shopping for myself, I went straight to Subaru and got a great deal. Loyalty works both ways.

[TimPete]

We had a 2012 Outback until last year when we got a new 2024 Outback. I can say that we liked the old one better. It got better gas mileage. We don't enjoy all the screen electronics ... we have to take our eyes off the road to find buttons. We probably won't keep this one as long as we did the old one.

[misterfeedback]

Great points Alex. Today, my elderly neighbor said he was looking for a new vehicle. Narrowed it down to a Forester or a Crosstrek. Said he was looking at the RAV4 and Toyota was stereotypical high pressure sales.

[berts]

When I bought my first Subaru, a 2016 2.5i Legacy Premium, I was looking for a mid size sedan with AWD. There were few other options and they were significantly higher trim level and price and not available with Toyota. While optional at the time, I was able to get Eyesight and Blind Spot Monitoring / Cross Traffic alert which I wanted with the thought I'd have new drivers in a few years. I was able to buy it under invoice with 36 month 0% interest rate financing. My daughter now has it at college. 11 Months ago I bought a '23 Ascent Limited with Tech Package which I was able to get equipped like I wanted for a great deal near the invoice price. The problem with the Toyota Highlander was there was very limited supply, and they had all these distributor options I didn't want, things like Running Boards and integrated dash cameras, which added thousands to the price. In both cases at 2 different Subaru dealers in 2 different states I was able to get great deals and find Subaru offers good value for the money.

[Berry_N]

That A-pillar visibility has been important in high pedestrian areas, have been thankful for it.

[hollybirge]

I had a great experience buying my Crosstrek. I cross shopped multiple Subaru dealers and they were all very upfront about the out the door price with no pressure

[glendavis]

Toyota rav 4; 2023, mine is averaging over 45 MPG and being hybrid it has excellent acceleration and comfortable as well, i was thinking about the subaru for the off road capabilities, but for driving on the paved roads the toyota with its better MPG and resale is hands down the winner. I'm 75 and have owned nearly 100 different vehicles and the toyota suv and tacoma are the best 2 vehicles i have ever owned.

[DeanBaker-gvtv]

Not only do I feel that the visibility for the driver is superior, the back seat passenger visibility is much better than the Rav4. The Rav4 seems to have front passenger headrests that block out what can be seen looking forward.

[raystebbins]

My 24 crosstrek loves adventure! She's been beach camping, backpacking in the Sierras and skiing in Lake Tahoe!

[sparkyastwo]

Love your content! On my 2nd Outback XT… because I love them.

Here’s a note: Toyota owns about 20% of Subaru Corporation, which is the parent company of Subaru. Subaru holds a 0.3% stake in Toyota. In addition, Camrys have been built in Subaru plants since 2007, and the new Solterra in a Toyota factory.

Also, I recently investigated a crash involving a 2024 Camry where there was a reinforced rear passenger door similar to those of Subies.

I LOVE MY LOCAL SUBARU DEALERS!

[chase]

The biggest issue I had was trying to purchase my Subaru locally at a Toyota/ Subaru dealership. They were not willing to negotiate with me, so I traveled from GA to VA to get my 2023 Outback and still love it. Helps the exclusively Subaru dealership in VA knocked almost $7, 000 off the car too!

Also, Toyota wanted almost $10, 000 more for a RAV4 with the features I wanted vs the outback with better features for a way better price!

[triathletenewyork]

I have had a Subaru since 2006 . I bought a new one in 2016. I love my Subaru ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[kyleansley]

Customer service for Subaru is far better than Toyota. Every Toyota dealer I have ever dealt with acts like it’s a “privilege” for you to do business with them. Subaru feels like home in nearly every dealer I’ve been to.

[PamelaDyer-ucho]

I am a first time Subaru owner and absolutely love my 2025 Forrester. My comment is specifically geared toward salesmen. Had I not watched your YouTube video the day I purchased my vehicle things might have gone terribly wrong the first time I went to a car wash. My salesman never told me about turning off the pre collision tab and AVH prior to going through a car wash. I would recommend all salesmen tell new Subaru owners about this. Thank you for all of your very informative videos.