Compare the New Subaru Forester to the Mazda CX-50

If you're shopping for the right crossover SUV in Webster that provides full control and command when you get behind the wheel, we invite you to check out our large selection of new Subaru Forester models at Long Subaru. The Subaru Forester lineup is built for areas like Natick, providing legendary capability in any weather conditions and terrain. The Forester lineup is also spacious and versatile, offering comfortable seating for five and ample cargo space. To help you better understand why the Subaru Forester is the right vehicle for you, we will compare it to its competition.

The Subaru Forester and Mazda CX-50 lineups have many similarities, but their differences make one the better option for Shrewsbury drivers. We invite you to learn more about how the Subaru Forester lineup compares to the Mazda CX-50 lineup below and check out all our new Subaru vehicles online today.

Performance

The Subaru Forester lineup allows you always to maintain the best possible traction and control as you travel around Worcester and New England. Every new Subaru Forester model comes with standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is built for New England, providing you with the utmost traction, handling, and control in inclement weather, on rugged trails, and on your way to the beaches near Putnam, CT. The Mazda CX-50 lineup comes with standard front-wheel drive (FWD). While every model is available with all-wheel drive, Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is among the highest regarded systems available.

While the Subaru Forester and the Mazda CX-50 have different types of performance and engine output, the Subaru Forester is built for our climate. All the Subaru Forester models come with a Boxer engine. The Boxer engine uses horizontally opposed pistons instead of vertically opposed pistons. This allows it to be placed lower in the engine bay, resulting in a lower center of gravity, Which gives you more stability when turning corners and ascending and descending hills. The new Mazda CX-50 lineup uses normal, vertically opposed pistons.

Technology and Safety Features

When you're traveling to Woodstock, CT, you want to be connected and don't want to have to look at your phone. That's why all the new Subaru Forester models come with a standard Starlink Multimedia system. The system now comes on a standard 11.6-inch touchscreen display, providing user-friendly control of various vehicle features and smartphone features. All Starlink systems have standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, allowing you to connect your smartphone with Bluetooth or a cord to control calls, messaging, apps, maps, and more. The new Mazda CX-5 lineup also offers an impressive infotainment system, but it's slightly smaller, with multiple models offering a standard 10.25-inch touchscreen.

The new Subaru Forester and Mazda CX-50 lineups offer a range of helpful driver assistance features, giving you more confidence behind the wheel. However, the Forester lineup has a few advantages. All the new Subaru Forester models come with standard LED Steering Responsive headlights. The headlights turn with the steering wheel, allowing you to see better around corners as you turn them. The new Mazda CX-50 models offer a similar feature, but only on the higher trim levels.

See All Our New Subaru Models in Person Today

We welcome you to make the short trip from nearby Putnam, CT, or anywhere in the area to explore our large selection of new Subaru models in person. We have a vast selection of new Subaru Forester models for sale and have a range of financing options to help you get the best price on the best vehicle. We encourage you to check out our many new Subaru specials to save on buying or leasing a new Subaru model near Charlton, MA, today.

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