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Compare 6 trims on the 2009 Subaru Forester

It’s important to carefully check the trims of the car you’re interested in to make sure that you’re getting the features you want, and aren’t overpaying for those you don’t want.


Our comparison will help you prioritize the trims that are right for you.

2009 Subaru Forester

X (4 styles)

4dr Auto X 4dr Man X 4dr Man X 4dr Auto X
$21,395
Starting MSRP
$20,195
Starting MSRP
$19,995
Starting MSRP
$21,195
Starting MSRP
22 combined MPG
MPG
22 combined MPG
MPG
22 combined MPG
MPG
22 combined MPG
MPG
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

X L.L. Bean Ed (2 styles)

4dr Auto X L.L. Bean Ed *Ltd Avail* 4dr Auto X L.L. Bean Ed *Ltd Avail*
$26,195
Starting MSRP
$25,995
Starting MSRP
22 combined MPG
MPG
22 combined MPG
MPG
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

X L.L. Bean w/Nav (2 styles)

4dr Auto X L.L. Bean w/Nav *Ltd Avail* 4dr Auto X L.L. Bean w/Nav *Ltd Avail*
$27,995
Starting MSRP
$27,795
Starting MSRP
22 combined MPG
MPG
22 combined MPG
MPG
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

X Limited (2 styles)

4dr Auto X Limited 4dr Auto X Limited
$25,995
Starting MSRP
$26,195
Starting MSRP
22 combined MPG
MPG
22 combined MPG
MPG
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

X Limited w/Nav (2 styles)

4dr Auto X Limited w/Nav 4dr Auto X Limited w/Nav
$27,995
Starting MSRP
$27,795
Starting MSRP
22 combined MPG
MPG
22 combined MPG
MPG
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

X w/Prem/All-Weather (4 styles)

4dr Auto X w/Prem/All-Weather 4dr Man X w/Prem/All-Weather 4dr Man X w/Prem/All-Weather 4dr Auto X w/Prem/All-Weather
$24,095
Starting MSRP
$23,095
Starting MSRP
$22,895
Starting MSRP
$23,895
Starting MSRP
22 combined MPG
MPG
22 combined MPG
MPG
22 combined MPG
MPG
22 combined MPG
MPG
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

X w/Premium Pkg (4 styles)

4dr Man X w/Premium Pkg 4dr Auto X w/Premium Pkg 4dr Auto X w/Premium Pkg 4dr Man X w/Premium Pkg
$22,695
Starting MSRP
$23,695
Starting MSRP
$23,495
Starting MSRP
$22,495
Starting MSRP
22 combined MPG
MPG
22 combined MPG
MPG
22 combined MPG
MPG
22 combined MPG
MPG
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
M/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

XT (2 styles)

4dr Auto XT 4dr Auto XT
$26,195
Starting MSRP
$26,195
Starting MSRP
21 combined MPG
MPG
21 combined MPG
MPG
224.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
224.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

XT Ltd (2 styles)

4dr Auto XT Ltd 4dr Auto XT Ltd
$28,195
Starting MSRP
$28,195
Starting MSRP
21 combined MPG
MPG
21 combined MPG
MPG
224.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
224.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

XT Ltd w/Nav (2 styles)

4dr Auto XT Ltd w/Nav 4dr Auto XT Ltd w/Nav
$29,995
Starting MSRP
$29,995
Starting MSRP
21 combined MPG
MPG
21 combined MPG
MPG
224.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
224.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity