2012 Subaru Forester
Starting MSRP $20,595–$29,895
MPG City: 19 – 21 Highway: 24 – 27
Available Engines
170-hp, 2.5-liter H-4 (regular gas)
224-hp, 2.5-liter H-4 (premium)
Transmissions
4-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
5-speed manual w/OD
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Expert Snapshot
New or Notable
| • | Regular or turbocharged four-cylinder |
| • | Standard AWD |
| • | High ground clearance |
| • | Manual or automatic |
| • | New navigation system available |
| • | New standard height-adjustable front passenger seat |
What We Like
| • | No-nonsense cargo area |
| • | Low base price |
| • | Rear visibility |
| • | Turning circle |
| • | Comfortable seats |
What We Don't
| • | Inconsistent dashboard materials |
| • | Turbo requires premium fuel |
| • | Slow-to-react automatic |
| • | No telescoping steering wheel in non-turbo models |
| • | Sizable backseat floor hump |
The Subaru Forester, a successful small SUV/wagon, competes against other car-based compact SUVs including the Ford Escape and Honda CR-V. It seats five people and has standard all-wheel drive.
Read More6 Available Forester Trims
Select a trim name below for detailed specifications
| Engine | MPG | MSRP | Invoice | ||
| 2.5X 4dr All-wheel Drive See Specs | Price with Options |
4 cyl | 21/27 | $20,595 | $19,489 | |
| 2.5X Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive See Specs | Price with Options |
4 cyl | 21/27 | $23,295 | $21,960 | |
| 2.5X Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive See Specs | Price with Options |
4 cyl | 21/27 | $26,595 | $24,905 | |
| 2.5XT Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive See Specs | Price with Options |
4 cyl | 19/24 | $27,095 | $25,407 | |
| 2.5X Touring 4dr All-wheel Drive See Specs | Price with Options |
4 cyl | 21/27 | $27,895 | $26,094 | |
| 2.5XT Touring 4dr All-wheel Drive See Specs | Price with Options |
4 cyl | 19/24 | $29,895 | $27,992 | |
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Destination charge: $775
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