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2018 Subaru Forester specs & colors

MSRP
2.5i Manual
$22,795
2.5i CVT
$23,795
2.5i Premium Manual
$25,695
2.5i Premium CVT
$26,195
2.5i Premium Black Edition CVT *Ltd Avail*
$27,345
2.5i Premium Black Edition w/EyeSight CVT
$28,540
2.5i Limited CVT
$29,395
2.0XT Premium CVT
$29,495
2.5i Touring CVT
$33,090
2.0XT Touring CVT
$36,090
$22,795
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2018 Subaru Forester

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Black
Gray

Packages

  • $757

    Starting MSRP

    • Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
    • Part number H501SSG303
    • Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Lighting
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    • Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
    • Part number H501SSG303
    • Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Lighting
    • Part number J201SSG301
    • Rear Seat Back Cargo Net
    • Part number F551SSG021
    • Rear Bumper Cover
    • Part number E771SSG350
  • $474

    Starting MSRP

    • Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass
    • Part number H501SSG203
    • Passenger's Side Mirror
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    • Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass
    • Part number H501SSG203
    • Passenger's Side Mirror
    • Exterior Mirror Hardware Kit
    • Part number SOA635113
    • Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Lighting
    • Part number J201SSG301
    • Driver's Side Mirror
    • Part number J205SSG100
  • $594

    Starting MSRP

    • Passenger's Side Mirror
    • Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
    • Part number H501SSG303
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    • Passenger's Side Mirror
    • Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
    • Part number H501SSG303
    • Exterior Mirror Hardware Kit
    • Part number SOA635113
    • Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Lighting
    • Part number J201SSG301
    • Driver's Side Mirror
    • Part number J205SSG100
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

  • $792

    Starting MSRP

    • Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
    • Part number H501SSG303
    • Map & Dome Light LED Upgrade
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    • Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
    • Part number H501SSG303
    • Map & Dome Light LED Upgrade
    • Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Lighting
    • Part number J201SSG301
    • Rear Bumper Cover
    • Part number E771SSG350
  • $614

    Starting MSRP

    • Cargo Cover - Manual Rear Gate
    • Part number 65550SG002VH
    • Not for use w/installed Compartment Cover
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    • Cargo Cover - Manual Rear Gate
    • Part number 65550SG002VH
    • 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
  • $355

    Starting MSRP

    • Kicker Tweeter Kit
    • Part number H631SFJ101
    • Kicker Speaker Upgrade
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    • Kicker Tweeter Kit
    • Part number H631SFJ101
    • Kicker Speaker Upgrade
    • Part number H631SSG000

Specifications

Highlights

Regular Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
22 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
170 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

Regular Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
2.5 L/152
Displacement
170 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
174 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
M/T
6-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
22 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®

Measurements

5
Passenger Capacity
108 ft³
Passenger Volume
41 in
Front Head Room
43 in
Front Leg Room
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
54 in
Front Hip Room
40 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Second Leg Room
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
53 in
Second Hip Room
104 in
Wheelbase
182 in
Length, Overall
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
66 in
Height, Overall
61 in
Track Width, Front
61 in
Track Width, Rear
9 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
72 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
37 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
46 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
42 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
35 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
29 in
Liftover Height
75 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
34 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Backup Camera

Steering

Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Tires & Wheels

P225/60HR17
Front Tire Size
P225/60HR17
Rear Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

3,322 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
150 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
150 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,500 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight

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