2021 Subaru Forester Limited specs & colors

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CVT $24,795
Premium CVT $27,795
Sport CVT $29,395
Limited CVT $31,395
Touring CVT $34,895

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Packages

Int & Ext Auto Dim Mirror w/HL & Approach Lighting

$600

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Passenger's Side Mirror - Bulk
Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
Part number H501SSG304

Standard Model

$0

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Int & Ext Auto Dim Mirror w/Approach Lighting

$480

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Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass
Part number H501SSG203
Passenger's Side Mirror - Bulk

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Audio Sys & Driver Assist Tech & Htd Steer Wheel

$1,695

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Reverse Automatic Braking System (RAB)
Heated Steering Wheel
Radio: Subaru Starlink 8.0" Multimedia Nav System

Popular Package #3

$991

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Rear Bumper Cover
Part number E771SSJ000
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Lighting

Specifications

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	33 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	29 MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy	547.80 mi
Cruising Range - City	431.60 mi
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	26 MPG

Trans Type	7
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High	N/A
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	N/A
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)	N/A
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)	0.56
Drivetrain	All Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Again	N/A
First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.60 - 0.75
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low	N/A
Reverse Ratio (:1)	3.69
Trans Description Cont.	CVT w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	N/A
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	3.70
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	N/A

Brake Type	4-Wheel Disc
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.6 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )	N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Brake ABS System	4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.2 in

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	150 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	150 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	1500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	1500 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity	1500 lbs

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1	70.3 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2	35.7 in
Track Width, Rear	61.8 in
Passenger Volume	107.8 ft³
Rear Door Opening Width	N/A in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	71.5 in
Front Leg Room	43.3 in
Rear Door Opening Height	N/A in
Front Head Room	40.2 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2	28.9 ft³
Second Head Room	37.7 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1	69.2 ft³
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline	51.2 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3	28.9 ft³
Passenger Capacity	5
Track Width, Front	61.6 in
Front Hip Room	54.1 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3	N/A in
Second Shoulder Room	57.2 in
Min Ground Clearance	8.7 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings	43.3 in
Second Hip Room	53.6 in
Second Leg Room	39.4 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height	32.4 in
Front Shoulder Room	58.2 in
Length, Overall	182.1 in
Wheelbase	105.1 in
Height, Overall	68.1 in
Liftover Height	28.4 in

Radio: Subaru Starlink 8.0" 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, 8.0" LCD screen, voice activated controls, Bluetooth audio streaming connectivity, hands-free phone connectivity and hands-free SMS text messaging connectivity, Near Field Communication (NFC), iPod control capability, rear-vision camera display, SiriusXM All Access radio and Travel Link (subscription required), smartphone integration: AHA, Android Auto, CarPlay and Pandora, Starlink cloud applications: refer to subaru.com for app availability, 6 speakers, dual USB input ports, 3.5mm auxiliary input jack and body color roof mounted antenna,	Optional
2 LCD Monitors In The Front	Optional
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System	Standard

Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim	Standard
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels	Standard
Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator	Optional
Front Fog Lamps	Optional
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks	Standard
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Auto High-Beam Headlamps	Standard
Fixed Rear Window w/Variable Intermittent Wiper and Defroster	Standard
Body-Colored Door Handles	Standard
Roof Rack Rails Only	Optional
Deep Tinted Glass	Optional
Wheels: 18" x 7.0J Black Machine Finish Alum Alloy	Optional
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo	Standard
Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Wiper Park	Optional
Express Open/Close Sliding Glass Panoramic 1st And 2nd Row Sunroof w/Power Sunshade	Optional
Chrome Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim	Optional
Perimeter/Approach Lights	Standard
Chrome Grille	Optional
LED Brakelights	Standard
Headlights-Automatic Highbeams	Standard
Lip Spoiler	Optional
Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access	Optional
Tires: 225/55R18 98H All-Season	Optional
Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent	Standard
Steel Spare Wheel	Standard
Body-Colored Front Bumper	Standard

Perforated Leather-Trimmed Upholstery	Optional
STARLINK (Subscription Required) Mobile Hotspot Internet Access	Optional
Front Map Lights	Standard
Cargo Space Lights	Standard
Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 10-way power driver's seat w/2-way power lumbar support and 4-way manual front passenger seat adjuster, height and tilt adjustable front head restraints and driver and passenger front seat back pocket	Optional
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 2 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button	Standard
Digital/Analog Appearance	Standard
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer	Standard
Seats w/Leatherette Back Material	Optional
Trip Computer	Standard
Front Cupholder	Standard
Distance Pacing w/Traffic Stop-Go	Standard
Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints	Standard
Outside Temp Gauge	Standard
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column	Standard
Driver Information Center	Standard
Perimeter Alarm	Standard
Trunk/Hatch Auto-Latch	Optional
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access	Optional
Illuminated Locking Glove Box	Optional
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls	Standard
Immobilizer	Standard
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 3 12V DC Power Outlets	Standard
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down	Optional
Cargo Area Concealed Storage	Standard
Valet Function	Standard
3 12V DC Power Outlets	Standard
Voice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning	Optional
Air Filtration	Standard
Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel	Optional
Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access and Mechanical Fuel	Optional
Roll-Up Cargo Cover	Optional
Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins	Standard
60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat	Optional
Leatherette Door Trim Insert	Optional
STARLINK Safety and Security (Subscription Required) Tracker System	Optional
Passenger Seat	Standard
Rear Cupholder	Standard
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror	Optional
Driver Foot Rest	Standard
Power Rear Windows	Standard
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start	Optional
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting	Standard
Full Cloth Headliner	Standard
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts	Optional
Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material	Optional
Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest	Optional
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature	Standard
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats	Standard
Day-Night Rearview Mirror	Standard
Carpet Floor Trim and Vinyl/Rubber Mat	Optional
Smart Device Remote Engine Start	Optional
8-Way Driver Seat	Optional
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents	Optional

Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control	Standard
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering	Standard
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars	Standard
16.6 Gal. Fuel Tank	Standard
Full-Time All-Wheel	Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake	Standard
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs	Standard
Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature	Standard
Transmission: Lineartronic CVT Automatic -inc: 7-speed manual shift mode and X-MODE: dual mode system	Optional
Permanent Locking Hubs	Standard
3.70 Axle Ratio	Standard
Engine: 2.5L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V w/VVT -inc: Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS) variable valve timing	Standard
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode	Standard
Paddle-Shift Control Switches	Optional
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Polished Tailpipe Finisher	Optional
GVWR: 4,891 lbs	Standard
Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential	Optional
Battery w/Run Down Protection	Standard
Double Wishbone Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs	Standard
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers	Standard

ABS And Driveline Traction Control	Standard
Blind Spot Detection (BSD) Blind Spot	Optional
Rear Child Safety Locks	Standard
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning	Standard
Side Impact Beams	Standard
EyeSight Lane Keep Assist Lane Keeping Assist	Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags	Standard
Driver Monitoring-Alert	Standard
Airbag Occupancy Sensor	Standard
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags	Standard
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners	Standard
Driver Knee Airbag	Standard
Collision Mitigation-Front	Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags	Standard
EyeSight Lane Keep Assist Lane Departure Warning	Standard
EyeSight Pre-Collision Braking and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)	Optional

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Spare Wheel Size	Compact in
Spare Wheel Material	Steel
Front Wheel Material	Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material	Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size	18 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size	18 X 7 in

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	182 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	176 @ 4400
Engine Type	Regular Unleaded H-4
Displacement	2.5 L/152

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	16.6 gal

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	N/A
Steering Type	Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	35.4 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	N/A

Front Tire Size	P225/55HR18
Spare Tire Size	Compact
Rear Tire Size	P225/55HR18

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

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

Curb Weight - Rear	N/A lbs
Curb Weight	N/A lbs
Total Option Weight	0.00 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity	N/A lbs
Base Curb Weight	3542 lbs
Curb Weight - Front	N/A lbs

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