I have a 2018 Forester 2.5
I have a 2018 Forester 2.5 and a 2017 outback 3.6.. have had many foresters and outbacks over the years ..hands down winner is the outback, I'm 5'9" and cannot sleep in the back if the Forrester, it is not long enough, also the longer wheel base on the outback is so much nicer for longer trips, tracks better on the highway and for overland commutes it is more stable. Especially when they both have a 2" lift it's even more noticeable ..outback for the win