2023 Subaru Forester specs & colors
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MSRP
- CVT *Ltd Avail* $26,395
- CVT $26,495
- Premium CVT $29,695
- Sport CVT $31,265
- Limited CVT $33,375
- Wilderness CVT $34,320
- Touring CVT $36,795
$26,395
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- Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Light
- Part number J201SFL301
- Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
$1,128
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- Rear Bumper Cover
- Part number E771SSJ000
- Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
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$625
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- Black Finish Roof Rails
- tie down points
- Wheels: 17" x 7.0 J Silver Finish Aluminum-Alloy
$1,107
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- Rear Bumper Cover
- Part number E771SSJ000
- Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
$1,027
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- Rear Bumper Cover
- Part number E771SSJ000
- Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Small SUV 4WD |
| Front Wheel Size | 17 X 7 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 X 7 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Displacement | 2.5 L/152 |
| Engine Type | Regular Unleaded H-4 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 176 @ 4400 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 182 @ 5800 |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 29 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 431.60 mi |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 547.80 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 33 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 26 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.70 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | N/A |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | N/A |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.69 |
| Trans Type | 7 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | N/A |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.56 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.60 - 0.75 |
| Trans Description Cont. | CVT w/OD |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Front | Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Double Wishbone |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | N/A |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.6 in |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake Type | 4-Wheel Disc |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.2 in |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 16.6 gal |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Steering Type | Rack-Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 35.4 ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Front Tire Size | P225/60HR17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P225/60HR17 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1500 lbs |
| 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 Tongue Wt. | 150 lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3454 lbs |
| Passenger Volume | 111.6 ft³ |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Min Ground Clearance | 8.7 in |
| Height, Overall | 67.5 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | N/A in |
| Front Hip Room | 54.5 in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | 34.8 in |
| Liftover Height | 28.5 in |
| Front Leg Room | 43.3 in |
| Second Head Room | 39.6 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | 28.9 ft³ |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | 51.2 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | 35.7 in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | N/A in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 57.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.1 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 43.3 in |
| Second Leg Room | 39.4 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 71.5 in |
| Track Width, Front | 61.6 in |
| Second Hip Room | 53.5 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | 69.9 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 74.2 ft³ |
| Length, Overall | 182.7 in |
| Front Head Room | 41.2 in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | N/A in |
| Track Width, Rear | 61.8 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 28.9 ft³ |
| Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control and Radio Data System | Standard |
| Fixed Antenna | Standard |
| Radio: Subaru Starlink 6.5" Multimedia Plus System -inc: AM/FM stereo HD Radio w/single-disc CD player, MP3/WMA/CRR/RW file capability, multi-touch gesture high resolution display screen, voice activated controls, Bluetooth audio streaming, hands-free phone connectivity and hands-free SMS text messaging connectivity (refer to subaru.com for cell phone compatibility), iPod control capability, SiriusXM All Access radio and Travel Link (4 months free trial/subscription required after), smartphone integration for AHA, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Pandora and Starlink cloud applications (refer to subaru.com for app availability), USB audio system update, steering wheel controls for audio and Bluetooth, 4 speakers, 3.5mm auxiliary input jack and dual USB A input/charge ports | Standard |
| 1 LCD Monitor In The Front | Standard |
| Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels | Standard |
| Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks | Standard |
| Wheels: 17" x 7.0 J Steel w/Silver Wheel Cover | Standard |
| Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent | Standard |
| Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim | Standard |
| Liftgate Rear Cargo Access | Standard |
| Headlights-Automatic Highbeams | Standard |
| Variable Intermittent Wipers | Standard |
| Black Grille | Standard |
| Steel Spare Wheel | Standard |
| Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Auto High-Beam Headlamps | Standard |
| Body-Colored Door Handles | Standard |
| Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo | Standard |
| LED Brakelights | Standard |
| Black Power Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding | Standard |
| Fixed Rear Window w/Variable Intermittent Wiper and Defroster | Standard |
| Perimeter/Approach Lights | Standard |
| Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim | Standard |
| Tires: 225/60R17 99H All-Season | Standard |
| Body-Colored Front Bumper | Standard |
| Day-Night Rearview Mirror | Standard |
| Power Rear Windows | Standard |
| Automatic Air Conditioning | Standard |
| Cargo Area Concealed Storage | Standard |
| Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror | Standard |
| Cloth Door Trim Insert | Standard |
| Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column | Standard |
| Cargo Space Lights | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 2 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button | Standard |
| Driver Seat | Standard |
| Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting | Standard |
| Carpet Floor Trim | Standard |
| Air Filtration | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard |
| Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature | Standard |
| Cloth Upholstery -inc: silver stitching | Standard |
| Driver Foot Rest | Standard |
| Passenger Seat | Standard |
| Rear Cupholder | Standard |
| Perimeter Alarm | Standard |
| Front Bucket Seats -inc: 6-way manual driver seat w/pump lever type height adjuster, 4-way manual passenger seat, full width seat fore/aft adjustment lever, height and tilt adjustable head restraints, passenger front seatback pocket and whiplash reducing protection | Standard |
| Front Center Armrest | Standard |
| Valet Function | Standard |
| 3 12V DC Power Outlets | Standard |
| 1 Seatback Storage Pocket | Standard |
| Urethane Gear Shifter Material | Standard |
| FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access | Standard |
| Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Fuel | Standard |
| Front Map Lights | Standard |
| Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 3 12V DC Power Outlets | Standard |
| Front Cupholder | Standard |
| Seats w/Cloth Back Material | Standard |
| Driver Information Center | Standard |
| Digital/Analog Appearance | Standard |
| Immobilizer | Standard |
| Locking Glove Box | Standard |
| Adaptive w/Traffic Stop-Go | Standard |
| Full Cloth Headliner | Standard |
| Outside Temp Gauge | Standard |
| 60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat | Standard |
| Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints | Standard |
| HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts | Standard |
| Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer | Standard |
| Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents | Standard |
| Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls | Standard |
| Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats | Standard |
| Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins | Standard |
| Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Up/Down | Standard |
| Double Wishbone Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs | Standard |
| Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering | Standard |
| Single Stainless Steel Exhaust | Standard |
| Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control | Standard |
| Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential | Standard |
| Engine Oil Cooler | Standard |
| Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs | Standard |
| Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode | Standard |
| Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers | Standard |
| Engine: 2.5L DOHC 16 Valve 4-Cylinder -inc: Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS) variable valve timing and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) | Standard |
| Battery w/Run Down Protection | Standard |
| Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature | Standard |
| Full-Time All-Wheel | Standard |
| Permanent Locking Hubs | Standard |
| GVWR: 4,891 lbs | Standard |
| 16.6 Gal. Fuel Tank | Standard |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake | Standard |
| Transmission: Lineartronic CVT -inc: low shift mode | Standard |
| Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars | Standard |
| 3.70 Axle Ratio | Standard |
| EyeSight Pre-Collision Braking | Standard |
| Lane Centering | Standard |
| Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags | Standard |
| Driver Monitoring-Alert | Standard |
| EyeSight Lane Keep Assist Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
| Rear Child Safety Locks | Standard |
| Driver Knee Airbag | Standard |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners | Standard |
| EyeSight Lane Keep Assist Lane Keeping Assist | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Standard |
| ABS And Driveline Traction Control | Standard |
| Side Impact Beams | Standard |
| Airbag Occupancy Sensor | Standard |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags | Standard |
| Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags | Standard |
| Collision Mitigation-Front | Standard |
| Back-Up Camera w/Washer | Standard |
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