2013 Subaru Forester Summary

2013 Subaru Forester

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2013 Subaru Forester

Starting MSRP $21,295–$29,995

Small Families Recommendations

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

Average Consumer Rating

(4.5) 15 consumer reviews

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Expert Snapshot

New or Notable

Newly standard Bluetooth with streaming audio, iPod/USB connectivity
Regular or turbocharged four-cylinder
Standard AWD
High ground clearance
Manual or automatic
 

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
Sizable backseat floor hump

The Subaru Forester, a successful small crossover/wagon, competes against other car-based compact crossovers including the Ford Escape and Honda CR-V. It seats five people and has standard all-wheel drive.

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6 Available Forester Trims

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    Engine MPG MSRP Invoice
2.5X 4dr All-wheel Drive
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4 cyl 21/27 $21,295 $20,166
2.5X Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive
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4 cyl 21/27 $24,295 $22,870
2.5X Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive
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4 cyl 21/27 $26,995 $25,306
2.5XT Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive
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4 cyl 19/24 $27,295 $25,591
2.5X Touring 4dr All-wheel Drive
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4 cyl 21/27 $28,395 $26,586
2.5XT Touring 4dr All-wheel Drive
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4 cyl 19/24 $29,995 $28,084
Destination charge: $795
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