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Subaru Forester.

Subaru's family workhorse with large glass area, standard AWD, and a new hybrid powertrain.

By The Broker Black · Updated September 30, 2026

Browse new Forester inventory

About $30K*

Starting price (MSRP), base model

up to 35 mpg (hybrid)

Fuel economy

Seats

180 hp / 194 hp hybrid

Power

Forester trims.

BaseThe entry: standard AWD, EyeSight, roof rails, 8.7-inch ground clearance.

PremiumAdds the 11.6-inch screen, panoramic moonroof availability, heated fronts.

SportBronze accents, dual-function X-MODE, upgraded cloth, LED fogs.

LimitedThe comfort pick: leather, power liftgate, Harman Kardon audio, heated rear seats.

TouringThe flagship: DriverFocus monitoring, heated steering wheel, navigation, brown leather.

WildernessThe trail spec: 9.3-inch clearance, all-terrain tires, front skid plate, 3,500 lb towing.

Hybrid PremiumThe efficiency entry: 194 hp hybrid at up to 35 mpg with full AWD.

Hybrid SportHybrid power wearing the Sport's bronze-accented styling.

Hybrid LimitedHybrid economy plus leather, power liftgate, premium audio.

Hybrid TouringThe everything Forester: hybrid drivetrain with the full Touring luxury stack.

A Subaru Forester, on your numbers.

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An estimate on the numbers you type, not an offer of credit or a quote from any dealership. Starting loan rates are the average new-car APR for each credit tier (used-car APR for a used car) from Experian's State of the Automotive Finance Market, second quarter 2026, VantageScore 4.0. The starting money factor, residual, and acquisition fee are starting figures only; the leasing company sets the real ones. Taxes and state fees are estimates for Arizona; the dealership's paperwork and your motor vehicle agency have the final numbers. What you own at the end assumes the car is worth the residual. Nothing you type is sent, saved, or used to check your credit.

The calculator needs JavaScript. How it works: a loan payment is the amount financed times the monthly rate, divided by one minus (one plus the monthly rate) to the power of minus the term. A lease payment is the depreciation (net capitalized cost minus residual, divided by the term) plus the rent charge (net capitalized cost plus residual, times the money factor), plus tax the way the state taxes a lease.

Taxes and fees at the starting price.*

Registered in	Sales tax	Title, registration, and state fees
Phoenix, AZ	$2,605 (8.7%)	$535
Las Vegas, NV	$2,513 (8.4%)	$586
Los Angeles, CA	$2,925 (9.8%)	$497

Every new Subaru carries a 3 year / 36,000 mile basic warranty and 5 year / 60,000 mile powertrain coverage.

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Forester rivals.

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Questions.

How much does the Subaru Forester cost?

The Subaru Forester starts around $30K, the manufacturer's suggested price for the base model before options and destination. Plus each dealership's own documentary fee (not a government fee), taxes, and government fees. Higher trims cost more; the Hybrid Touring tops the range.

What trims does the Subaru Forester come in?

Ten: Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, Touring, Wilderness, Hybrid Premium, Hybrid Sport, Hybrid Limited, and Hybrid Touring.

What gas mileage does the Subaru Forester get?

Up to 35 mpg (hybrid), depending on the trim and powertrain, per the manufacturer's published figures.

How many seats does the Subaru Forester have?

Should I lease or buy a Subaru Forester?

It depends on how long you will keep it and how far you drive. Type the price you agreed on into the calculator above and compare the lease and the loan over the same months, with your state's taxes and your own credit tier.