In my opinion, the CR-V by far! However, do you live in an area which requires frequent use of AWD? If yes, I’d go Subaru on that one as they have the best AWD systems. 

The CR-V will outlast the Forester, hands down!

I'd get honda.  Suby boxer engines have inherent design problems simply because it's a boxer engine and they'll all burn oil because of it.  How it's parked has a lot to do with the oil usage believe it or not.  Don't get me wrong, a nice vehicle and depends on use needs, but honda will cost you less in the long run with less maintenance.  

How long do you keep a car?  Something to considered when making the decision. Ex.  You like the Suby ride and everything else better than honda and don't keep cars longer than 5 years...get the Suby.

Funny... my first new car was a 1979 Subaru Wagon 4WD with a second shifter to switch if from front-only to 4WD!  I paid $5.995.00 for it.  And my last new car was a 2006 Honda Element 4WD... which way-back-then... had the same drive train and frame as the the Honda CRV.

OK OK... what about...TODAY???

I like the way hillbilly and Scotty think.  If you buy a USED HONDA CRV you can save a ton of dough keep it forever.  Scotty is NOT particularly fond of Subaru motors.

But... if you're a BIG SPENDER... feel free to take a HUGE HIT on a new SUBARU... but it won't go 100-150-200K like  HONDA.

for the towing id say get the honda. you don't really won't to be putting a load on that subarus transmission. 

the subaru is a little more fun in my opinion.

but in the long run, get the honda.

whatever you feel is better. because they are both 

pretty reliable cars. 

I just test drove both with my sister the other day. When we were driving, even though I'm 110% honda guy, I'd have to go with the Forester. 

Forester's suspension is way nicer, you'll notice when cornering on the highway exits, and when driving over rougher roads, the fully independent suspension is going to make a huge difference. Honda Accord has a good suspension. 

Thing is though - don't get 2020 anything. A 2016 Forester with 10-20,000 miles is going to be just as good as that 2020 Forester with 400 miles. But a lot cheaper!

CRV i guess has some nice / affordable tech higher end interior options but I don't love the increased size / handling of it. The Forester is going to feel like a big boi car, while the CRV is just a little more student'y. I'd still be @ 2016 @ 10-20k miles for the CRV too as target for a used car, at a dealer, w/ carfax.

Have fun deciding! watch out for extra add-on's at the Stealership. If you want to avoid sales pressure, ask your bank for a pre-approval when you go, even if stealership has a better % rate, you can negotiate easier with a pre-approval on the loan.

Scooty has the CRV (NOT the Soobee) on his "5 Used SUV's You Should Buy" video.
But he really LUVS LUVS loves the a 2016 RAV4 and 2016 HIGHLANDER!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsUPlNlNhi8