Forester gets the nod from me in build quality. Everything looks and feels smooth and fit well together. Handling is pretty good for a CUV. The view all around is excellent because of the large windows. The only complaint I have is with the CVT. The test drive unit 2.0i I drove had that rubberband effect at slow speeds. Bothered me so much I didn't look back.

CR-V is much more comfortable than the Forester. The engine needs a lot of revs though, specially the 2.0. Doesn't handle as well as the Forester but far more comfortable offroad. Legroom is a bit limited but better than the CX-5. FC is decent if you baby the throttle. I kind of miss our CR-V. Its a good all-rounder.