2017 Subaru Forester Limited specs & colors
Sport Utility
Change trim
MSRP
- 2.5i Manual $22,595
- 2.5i CVT $23,595
- 2.5i Premium Manual $25,495
- 2.5i Premium CVT $25,995
- 2.5i Limited CVT $29,195
- 2.0XT Premium CVT $29,295
- 2.5i Touring CVT $31,295
- 2.0XT Touring CVT $34,295
$29,195
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
Showing the 2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited CVT
Shop NowKey specs
Color options
Interior
Black
Gray
Packages
$610
Starting MSRP
- Cargo Cover - Power Rear Gate
- Part number 65550SG011VH
- Not for use w/installed Compartment Cover
Protection Package #2
$610
Starting MSRP
- Cargo Cover - Power Rear Gate
- Part number 65550SG011VH
- Not for use w/installed Compartment Cover
- May be used separately
- Rear Seatback Protector
- Part number J501SSG400
- All-Weather Floor Mats
- Part number J501SSG200
- Splash Guards
- Part number J1010SG300
- Rear Bumper Cover
- Part number E771SSG350
$350
Starting MSRP
- Tweeter Kit
- Part number H631SFJ101
- Upgraded Speakers
$618
Starting MSRP
- Cargo Cover - Power Rear Gate
- Part number 65550SG011VH
- Not for use w/installed Compartment Cover
See all packages
$667
Starting MSRP
- Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass
- Part number H501SSG201
- Exterior Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Approach Light
$0
Starting MSRP
$777
Starting MSRP
- Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
- Part number H501SSG301
- Exterior Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Approach Light
$2,945
Starting MSRP
- LED Low & High Beam Headlights
- automatic LED low beam height adjustment control
- High Grade Instrument Cluster w/Color LCD Display
Navigation Sys & Audio w/harman kardon & EyeSight
$2,945
Starting MSRP
- LED Low & High Beam Headlights
- automatic LED low beam height adjustment control
- High Grade Instrument Cluster w/Color LCD Display
- EyeSight System
- adaptive cruise control
- low speed pre-collision braking control and vehicle lane departure warning
- Steering Responsive Headlights (SRH)
- Reverse Automatic Braking System (RAB)
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Radio: Subaru Starlink 7.0" Multimedia Nav System
- AM/FM stereo HD radio w/single-disc CD player w/MP3/WMA/CRR/RW file capability
- 7.0" LCD screen
- voice activated control
- Bluetooth audio streaming connectivity
- Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity
- Bluetooth hands-free text messaging connectivity
- iPod control capability
- rear-vision camera
- SMS text messaging capability
- SiriusXM All Access radio (subscription required)
- SiriusXM Traffic (subscription required)
- SiriusXM Travel Link (subscription required)
- smartphone integration: AHA
- MirrorLink
- Pandora and Siri Eyes Free
- Starlink cloud applications: calender,Glympse
- iHeart Radio
- music player
- news
- Stitcher and weather
- dual USB ports
- 3.5mm auxiliary input jack and body color roof mounted audio
- satellite and connected services antenna
- StarLink enrollment cannot be applicable to Fleet Management Companies (FMCs) or to Commercial fleet accounts at this time
- harman/kardon 440W Amp & Speaker System
- 8 speakers
- Navigation System
- multi touch gesture high resolution display screen
- SD card map and voice activated controls
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Small SUV 4WD |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 X 7 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Size | 17 X 7 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 174 @ 4000 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 170 @ 5800 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L/152 |
| Engine Type | Regular Unleaded H-4 |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 508.80 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 26 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 28 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 413.40 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 32 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.67 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.70 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.50 - 0.61 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | N/A |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | N/A |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | CVT w/OD |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | N/A |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Front | Strut |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | N/A |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake Type | 4-Wheel Disc |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.8 in |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.6 in |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 15.9 gal |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 34.8 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Steering Type | Rack-Pinion |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Front Tire Size | P225/60HR17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P225/60HR17 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 150 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1500 lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | 1500 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1500 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 150 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3455 lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | N/A lbs |
| Min Ground Clearance | 8.7 in |
| Height, Overall | 68.2 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 56.5 in |
| Front Head Room | 40 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 68.5 ft³ |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | 37.1 in |
| Second Leg Room | 38 in |
| Second Hip Room | 53 in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | N/A in |
| Length, Overall | 181.5 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 31.5 ft³ |
| Track Width, Rear | 61.1 in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | N/A in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Front Hip Room | 53.9 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | 71.9 in |
| Front Leg Room | 43 in |
| Track Width, Front | 60.9 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57 in |
| Passenger Volume | 103.3 ft³ |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in |
| Second Head Room | 37.5 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 42.2 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 70.7 in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | 45.9 in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | 31.9 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | 31.5 ft³ |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | N/A in |
| Liftover Height | 28.6 in |
| 2 LCD Monitors In The Front | Standard |
| Radio: Subaru Starlink 7.0" Multimedia Plus System -inc: AM/FM stereo HD radio w/single-disc CD player w/MP3/WMA/CRR/RW file capability, multi touch gesture high resolution display, 7.0" LCD screen, voice activated controls, Bluetooth audio streaming connectivity, Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity, Bluetooth hands-free text messaging connectivity, iPod control capability, rear-vision camera, SiriusXM All Access radio (subscription required), SiriusXM Travel Link (subscription required), smartphone integration: AHA, MirrorLink, Pandora and Siri Eyes Free, Starlink cloud applications: calender, Glympse, iHeart Radio, music player, news, Stitcher and weather, dual USB ports, 3.5mm auxiliary input jack, 6 speakers, body color roof mounted audio, satellite and connected services antenna and Subaru Starlink connected services StarLink enrollment cannot be applicable to Fleet Management Companies (FMCs) or to Commercial fleet accounts at this time. | Optional |
| Radio w/Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control and Steering Wheel Controls | Standard |
| LED Brakelights | Standard |
| Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access | Optional |
| Body-Colored Door Handles | Standard |
| Chrome Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim | Optional |
| Body-Colored Front Bumper | Standard |
| Grille w/Chrome Bar | Standard |
| Steel Spare Wheel | Standard |
| Perimeter/Approach Lights | Optional |
| Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding | Optional |
| Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels | Standard |
| Black Bodyside Cladding | Standard |
| Front Fog Lamps | Optional |
| Wheels: 17" Alloy | Optional |
| Deep Tinted Glass | Optional |
| Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent | Standard |
| Roof Rack Rails Only | Optional |
| Tires: P225/60R17 98H All-Season | Standard |
| Auto On/Off Reflector Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps | Optional |
| Express Open/Close Sliding Glass 1st And 2nd Row Sunroof w/Power Sunshade | Optional |
| Lip Spoiler | Optional |
| Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Wiper Park | Optional |
| Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks | Standard |
| Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo | Standard |
| Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster | Standard |
| Manual w/Tilt Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints | Optional |
| Sliding Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest | Optional |
| Front Map Lights | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 2 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button | Standard |
| Carpet Floor Trim | Standard |
| Driver Seat | Optional |
| Cargo Area Concealed Storage | Standard |
| Outside Temp Gauge | Standard |
| Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column | Standard |
| Immobilizer | Standard |
| Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access and Mechanical Fuel | Optional |
| Perimeter Alarm | Standard |
| Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins | Standard |
| Leatherette Door Trim Insert | Optional |
| Tracker System | Optional |
| Digital/Analog Appearance | Standard |
| Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting | Standard |
| Power Door Locks | Standard |
| HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts | Standard |
| Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 3 12V DC Power Outlets | Standard |
| Automatic Air Conditioning | Optional |
| Front Cupholder | Standard |
| Rear Cupholder | Optional |
| Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows | Standard |
| FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access | Standard |
| Cargo Space Lights | Standard |
| Driver Information Center | Standard |
| Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer | Standard |
| Seats w/Leatherette Back Material | Optional |
| Interior Trim -inc: Piano Black/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents | Optional |
| Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down | Optional |
| 4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement | Standard |
| Trunk/Hatch Auto-Latch | Optional |
| Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material | Optional |
| Valet Function | Standard |
| Cargo Features -inc: Cargo Tray/Organizer | Optional |
| Driver Foot Rest | Standard |
| Perforated Leather-Trimmed Upholstery | Optional |
| Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 10-way power driver's seat w/power lumbar support and driver and passenger front seat back pocket | Optional |
| Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel | Optional |
| Full Cloth Headliner | Standard |
| Locking Glove Box | Standard |
| 2 Seatback Storage Pockets | Optional |
| Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror | Optional |
| Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls | Standard |
| Air Filtration | Standard |
| Day-Night Rearview Mirror | Standard |
| 3 12V DC Power Outlets | Standard |
| Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats | Standard |
| 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat | Optional |
| Trip Computer | Standard |
| 3.70 Axle Ratio | Optional |
| Transmission: Lineartronic CVT -inc: low shift mode, X-mode and hill descent control (HDC) | Optional |
| Battery w/Run Down Protection | Standard |
| Permanent Locking Hubs | Standard |
| Double Wishbone Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs | Standard |
| Single Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Polished Tailpipe Finisher | Optional |
| Electric Power-Assist Steering | Standard |
| Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs | Standard |
| Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers | Standard |
| 15.9 Gal. Fuel Tank | Standard |
| Engine: 2.5L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V w/VVT -inc: Active Valve Control System (AVCS) variable valve timing | Standard |
| GVWR: 4,480 lbs | Standard |
| Electronic Transfer Case | Optional |
| Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars | Standard |
| Full-Time All-Wheel | Standard |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control and Hill Hold Control | Optional |
| Rear Child Safety Locks | Standard |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags | Standard |
| ABS And Driveline Traction Control | Standard |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners | Standard |
| Side Impact Beams | Standard |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard |
| Blind Spot | Optional |
| Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags | Standard |
| Driver Knee Airbag | Standard |
| Back-Up Camera | Standard |
| Airbag Occupancy Sensor | Standard |
| Rear Collision Warning | Optional |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Standard |
Compare trims
Wondering which trim is right for you?
Our 2017 Subaru Forester trim comparison will help you decide.