2025 Cadillac OPTIQ vs. 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2025 Cadillac OPTIQ

2025 Cadillac
OPTIQ

MSRP*: $52,895 to $55,595
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Picture of the 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid

2025 Subaru
Forester Hybrid

MSRP*: $36,595 to $43,295
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MPG - City Info not available 35 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 57.0 ft3 69.1 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 194-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 hp 194 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 189.8 in 183.3 in
Exterior Width 75.3 in 72.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.6 in
Rear 37.8 in
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 39.6 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 40.0 in
Rear 37.7 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Cadillac OPTIQ offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Subaru Forester Hybrid, with comparable head- and legroom. The Subaru Forester Hybrid will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Cadillac OPTIQ.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Cadillac OPTIQ will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Subaru Forester Hybrid, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Cadillac OPTIQ is much wider than the Subaru Forester Hybrid, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Cadillac OPTIQ, which is slightly longer than the Subaru Forester Hybrid.

Handling
The Cadillac OPTIQ has a significantly larger turning radius than the Subaru Forester Hybrid, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Cadillac OPTIQ will do just as well as the Subaru Forester Hybrid, since they have about the same towing capacity. When it comes to horsepower, the Cadillac OPTIQ greatly out-muscles the Subaru Forester Hybrid.

Powertrain
The Cadillac OPTIQ has much lower torque than the Subaru Forester Hybrid, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Cadillac OPTIQ and the Subaru Forester Hybrid. The Cadillac OPTIQ has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Forester Hybrid.