2018 Subaru Forester Premium specs & colors

Sport Utility

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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
$26,195
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2018 Subaru Forester Premium

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Black
Gray

Packages

  • $638

    Starting MSRP

    • Passenger's Side Mirror
    • Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
    • Part number H501SSG303
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    $638

    Starting MSRP

    • 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 Light
    • Part number J201SSG601
    • Blind Spot Detection
    • Driver's Side Mirror
    • Part number J205SSG100

  • $614

    Starting MSRP

    • Cargo Cover - Manual Rear Gate
    • Part number 65550SG002VH
    • Not for use w/installed Compartment Cover
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    $614

    Starting MSRP

    • 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

  • $500

    Starting MSRP

    • Heated Front Seats
    • Heated Exterior Mirrors
    • Windshield Wiper De-Icer

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

  • $757

    Starting MSRP

    • Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
    • Part number H501SSG303
    • Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Lighting
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    $757

    Starting MSRP

    • 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

  • $801

    Starting MSRP

    • Map & Dome Light LED Upgrade
    • Splash Guards
    • Part number J1010SG300
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    $801

    Starting MSRP

    • Map & Dome Light LED Upgrade
    • Splash Guards
    • Part number J1010SG300
    • Cargo Cover - Manual Rear Gate
    • Part number 65550SG002VH
    • Not for use w/installed Compartment Cover
    • May be used separately
    • Cargo Tray
    • Part number J501SSG000
    • Aero Crossbar Set
    • Part number E361SSG000
    • Rear Bumper Cover
    • Part number E771SSG350

  • $835

    Starting MSRP

    • Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
    • Part number H501SSG303
    • Map & Dome Light LED Upgrade
    See more detail

    $835

    Starting MSRP

    • Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
    • Part number H501SSG303
    • Map & Dome Light LED Upgrade
    • Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Light
    • Part number J201SSG601
    • Blind Spot Detection
    • Rear Bumper Cover
    • Part number E771SSG350

  • $2,145

    Starting MSRP

    • Heated Front Seats
    • Power Rear Gate
    • Windshield Wiper De-Icer
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    $2,145

    Starting MSRP

    • Heated Front Seats
    • Power Rear Gate
    • Windshield Wiper De-Icer
    • Heated Exterior Mirrors
    • High Grade Instrument Cluster w/Color LCD Display
    • EyeSight System
    • adaptive cruise control
    • low speed pre-collision braking control
    • pre-collision following distance warning
    • lane keep assist and lane departure prevention
    • Blind Spot Detection w/Rear Cross Traffic Alert
    • Steering Responsive Fog Lights (SRF)

  • $801

    Starting MSRP

    • Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
    • Part number H501SSG303
    • Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Light
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    $801

    Starting MSRP

    • Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
    • Part number H501SSG303
    • Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Light
    • Part number J201SSG601
    • Blind Spot Detection
    • 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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    $474

    Starting MSRP

    • 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

  • $1,695

    Starting MSRP

    • Heated Front Seats
    • Heated Exterior Mirrors
    • High Grade Instrument Cluster w/Color LCD Display
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    $1,695

    Starting MSRP

    • Heated Front Seats
    • Heated Exterior Mirrors
    • High Grade Instrument Cluster w/Color LCD Display
    • EyeSight System
    • adaptive cruise control
    • low speed pre-collision braking control
    • pre-collision following distance warning
    • lane keep assist and lane departure prevention
    • Blind Spot Detection w/Rear Cross Traffic Alert
    • Steering Responsive Fog Lights (SRF)
    • Windshield Wiper De-Icer

  • $614

    Starting MSRP

    • Cargo Cover - Power Rear Gate
    • Part number 65550SG012VH
    • Not for use w/installed Compartment Cover
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    $614

    Starting MSRP

    • Cargo Cover - Power Rear Gate
    • Part number 65550SG012VH
    • 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

  • $704

    Starting MSRP

    • Splash Guards
    • Part number J1010SG300
    • Cargo Tray
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    $704

    Starting MSRP

    • Splash Guards
    • Part number J1010SG300
    • Cargo Tray
    • Part number J501SSG000
    • Rear Seatback Protector
    • Part number J501SSG400
    • All-Weather Floor Mats
    • Part number J501SSG200
    • Aero Crossbar Set
    • Part number E361SSG000
    • Rear Bumper Cover
    • Part number E771SSG350

  • $518

    Starting MSRP

    • Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass
    • Part number H501SSG203
    • Passenger's Side Mirror
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    $518

    Starting MSRP

    • 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 Light
    • Part number J201SSG601
    • Blind Spot Detection
    • Driver's Side Mirror
    • Part number J205SSG100

  • $801

    Starting MSRP

    • Map & Dome Light LED Upgrade
    • Splash Guards
    • Part number J1010SG300
    See more detail

    $801

    Starting MSRP

    • Map & Dome Light LED Upgrade
    • Splash Guards
    • Part number J1010SG300
    • Cargo Cover - Power Rear Gate
    • Part number 65550SG012VH
    • Not for use w/installed Compartment Cover
    • May be used separately
    • Cargo Tray
    • Part number J501SSG000
    • Aero Crossbar Set
    • Part number E361SSG000
    • Rear Bumper Cover
    • Part number E771SSG350

  • $792

    Starting MSRP

    • Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
    • Part number H501SSG303
    • Map & Dome Light LED Upgrade
    See more detail

    $792

    Starting MSRP

    • 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

  • $355

    Starting MSRP

    • Kicker Tweeter Kit
    • Part number H631SFJ101
    • Kicker Speaker Upgrade
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    $355

    Starting MSRP

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

  • $803

    Starting MSRP

    • Map & Dome Light LED Upgrade
    • Cargo Tray
    • Part number J501SSG000
    See more detail

    $803

    Starting MSRP

    • Map & Dome Light LED Upgrade
    • Cargo Tray
    • Part number J501SSG000
    • All-Weather Floor Mats
    • Part number J501SSG200
    • Splash Guards
    • Part number J1010SG300
    • Rear Bumper Cover
    • Part number E771SSG350

  • $594

    Starting MSRP

    • Passenger's Side Mirror
    • Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
    • Part number H501SSG303
    See more detail

    $594

    Starting MSRP

    • 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

Specifications

Highlights

Regular Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
26 City / 32 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
CVT Transmission
A/T
Transmission Options
26 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Optional
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
68 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
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control

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
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

3,422 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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2018 Subaru Forester Premium

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