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Compare 6 trims on the 2012 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.

2012 Subaru Forester

2.5X (4 styles)

4dr Auto 2.5X PZEV 4dr Man 2.5X PZEV 4dr Man 2.5X 4dr Auto 2.5X
$22,095
Starting MSRP
$20,895
Starting MSRP
$20,595
Starting MSRP
$21,795
Starting MSRP
23 combined MPG
MPG
23 combined MPG
MPG
23 combined MPG
MPG
23 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

2.5X Limited (2 styles)

4dr Auto 2.5X Limited 4dr Auto 2.5X Limited PZEV
$26,595
Starting MSRP
$26,895
Starting MSRP
23 combined MPG
MPG
23 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

2.5X Premium (4 styles)

4dr Auto 2.5X Premium PZEV 4dr Man 2.5X Premium PZEV 4dr Man 2.5X Premium 4dr Auto 2.5X Premium
$24,595
Starting MSRP
$23,595
Starting MSRP
$23,295
Starting MSRP
$24,295
Starting MSRP
23 combined MPG
MPG
23 combined MPG
MPG
23 combined MPG
MPG
23 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

2.5X Touring (2 styles)

4dr Auto 2.5X Touring 4dr Auto 2.5X Touring PZEV
$27,895
Starting MSRP
$28,195
Starting MSRP
23 combined MPG
MPG
23 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

2.5XT Premium (1 style)

4dr Auto 2.5XT Premium
$27,095
Starting MSRP
21 combined MPG
MPG
224.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity

2.5XT Touring (1 style)

4dr Auto 2.5XT Touring
$29,895
Starting MSRP
21 combined MPG
MPG
224.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity