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Subaru Forester
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under $50,000
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2025 Subaru Forester Premium
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Great experience with Terry Heitger, he was amazing,
Great experience with Terry Heitger, he was amazing, knowledgeable, friendly and courteous.i will definitely recommend Auto Nation and Terry to my friends and family.
I got the 2025 Subaru Forester Touring.
I got the 2025 Subaru Forester Touring. I stayed with Subaru because I loved my 2017 Touring. I'm familiar with the layout. Hybrid was not available, but I heard the battery cuts into the cargo space.






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2021 Subaru Forester Sport
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The hospitality, the cleanliness of the establishment,
The hospitality, the cleanliness of the establishment, the friendly hellos by every employee, the buying process, and the honesty of the purchase is the reason why My wife and I drove the almost two hours to purchase my M4 from BMW of Carlsbad. A big thank you to Roy.
Other than battery replacement , car has been amazing !
Other than battery replacement , car has been amazing ! 1 exception cup holders are located too far aft and require driver to look down to locate cup without removing eyes from road ! This issue has been partially addressed in later years by offsetting passengers holder slightly forward of drivers, but still awkward position ! both should be more forward nearer to dash !






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2015 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
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Bought my 2015 Subaru 2.
Bought my 2015 Subaru 2.0XT Touring brand spanking new off the Subaru dealership's lot. Have owned it all this time about 9 years straight. Take care of your car with regular oil changes, servicing at recommended intervals, and your car will take care of you. Performed the required recalls during service periods. Not 1 single regret on owning this car, ever. It rides smooth and true. Had a clicking issue in the ball joints 2 years ago which Subaru fixed free of charge. Other than that, this car has been my dream machine.





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2025 Subaru Forester Touring
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Staff friendly, professional, attentive and efficient.
Staff friendly, professional, attentive and efficient. Work done well and on time. Easy Scheduling. Jonny my advisor was top notch. Easy access. Car washed after service
Great value!
Great value! The ride is so smooth and the Forester holds the road really well on turns and curves. I got the base model and it still had great safety and comfort features. Very happy!






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2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i
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Good service
Barely made into Oceanside from AZ with engine problems, spoke with Kal Chatham in Service and he did an excellent job of getting my truck in, diagnosed and informed of the problem. Fixed in one day, picked up the morning afterward and made the return to AZ with family aboard. Thanks Kal
Great for family and pet owners
I was between a rock and a hard place after my Honda passed away-it drove itself to its demise due to the handbrake not on tight enough. So I had nothing to trade, no leverage. I know Subarus owned many Outbacks and they go forever. The problem is I'm 5' tall and this car is too big for me after the Honda and a Miata I have. I had 2 big dogs and felt the car would be great for a dog owner. Which it is. One dog rode on the back seat (covered) the other had the back to herself. Great for a dog owner. If you need a crate there's plenty of room. This would be a great vehicle for a children or pet family. I only have one 10 yr old dog left and this uses too much gas for me to consider a practical vehicle.






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2019 Subaru Forester Limited
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I came into test drive a pre-owned car and Greyson was
I came into test drive a pre-owned car and Greyson was awesome. Friendly and knowledgeable!
I had to make a 5 1/2 hour drive recently and loved how
I had to make a 5 1/2 hour drive recently and loved how smoothly my car drove, especially using cruise control with “eyesight” so it slowed when I was too close to the car in front of me. I couldn’t even feel it; I watched the speedometer. Love the safety features and extras like seat warmers and large sunroof.





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2020 Subaru Forester Limited
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The service department was great.
The service department was great. My car was fixed right the first time. I was able to lunch right down the street at the Carlsbad outlet mall.
Happy Forester Owner
The Forester is the first SUV I ever owned. It has had a few issues, but the dealership, Kenny Ross in Irwin Pa, has always been top notch in customer service. First issue was the orignal tires went bald after only 10,000 miles. I called Kenny Ross and they said they would contact corporate. Got 4 new tires at no charge. Next issue I did not even know I had. Took it in for an oil change and they tell me I need a new CVT. Didn't know I had a problem. No charge again. Last issue was a radio that kept giving an error message and would not work. Took four visits to isolate the problem, but now have a new radio that brings in more stations. Again for free. Highly recommend the bumper to bumper warranty. Money well spent.






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2021 Subaru Forester Premium
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Super nice, very quick response.
The response time was really fast, I had received an email back within an hour. I was actually surprised how quick they had contacted me about my inquiry and I would recommend them to a friend
Good cornering and visibility. Sportily boxy.
I like the solid feel of the car and the sturdy and high ride. Good acceleration. It would be a better SUV if the ground clearance was at least 10” or 12”, with the exhaust pipe properly tucked away!






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2021 Subaru Forester Sport
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Very nice customer services.
Very nice customer services. Alex explained any questions to make me feel at ease, from making an appointment for maintenance service till finishing the services, he stayed with me to let me know the procedure by text messages.
Spontaneous windshield explosion!
Spontaneous windshield cracked to 2 1/2 feet in just seconds! No stones seen, without warning, bang. The part cost $850.00 more for eye-sight calibration! Subaru dealer said total cost, around $2000!






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2020 Subaru Forester Touring
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Es la primera ves que compro un auto ahi con ellos y mi
Es la primera ves que compro un auto ahi con ellos y mi experiencia fue muy buena diria que excelente el trato y la amabilidad .
Happy and satisfied beyond my wildest dreams!
I have a 2020 Forester with 19000 miles. I love it, especially as a tall and aging man. It it easy to drive, easy to get in and get out. Miles per gallon is great, typically well over 30 mpg in day to day city driving. I have noticed a number of complaints about batteries. I think in 2019-2020 they had a bad supplier of batteries. My experience was total battery failure at about 10000 miles. I had to purchase a replacement from AAA. Such stories were common during that period. I was irritated but received reimbursement even though it is not typical for a dealer/car company to do so. Smart dealers want to keep your business. The only other expenses were created by potholes knocking the car out of allignment and nails in parking lots puncturing the same tire twice! Sweep your xxxx parking lots retailers and restaurants.






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2025 Subaru Forester Limited
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Service Dept always a pleasant experience
Pedro goes above and beyond in service. Brought car in for its oil change, but they found items that needed to be taken care of and it was covered under warranty!
I've had my 2025 Subaru Forester for a little less than a
I've had my 2025 Subaru Forester for a little less than a month. Pros: Smooth ride, comfortable seats, good sight lines out the windows, spare tire. Cons: Cost of extras already installed that I didn't want, duplicate control options for some items .






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2021 Subaru Forester Sport
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I like wrx and I like your dealer .
I like wrx and I like your dealer . Wrx dream car . I hope you sales it for me . I need 1 car go to work . 3year I no car
The BEST.
One of the best cars I have ever owned. It drives like a dream, has more get-up-and-go then I ever thought a 4 cyl. could have. I make a 3000 miles trip from Texas to Utah in may and averaged 34 miles per gallon. I would recommend them to everyone.






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2021 Subaru Forester Sport
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My name is Clara ann Swanson.
My husband Paul and I recently purchased a '06 Saturn ION from CarMax in Kearney Mesa. We were greeted with friendly and professional service. The purchase went smoothly and we are happy with our Saturn Ion.
subaru forester i got this car from idealauto
[Most satisfied] All imported, all full-time four-wheel drive, horizontally opposed engine. [Most dissatisfied] The car system is too old. Without Carplay, Carlife is also more laggy. [Space] The wheelbase is 2670, and I sit at 1.78 in the front, so there is enough space in the back and plenty of space in the trunk. [Power] It is very easy to overtake within 0-100. [Control] The horizontally opposed engine is blessed with full-time four-wheel drive, and it drives like a car. Braking performance: The automatic brake is a bit sensitive, [fuel consumption] It has only driven more than 300 kilometers. At high speed, the fuel consumption is 12L. Everyone said that if it is within 10, it will fall off after going out for a self-driving tour and running at high speed in the later period.i got this car from idealauto last year ,that was a marvelous experience . that dealer so reliable .






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2025 Subaru Forester Wilderness
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All personnel was very helpful at Autonation showing me
All personnel was very helpful at Autonation showing me all the available options and allowing my family to take our time to select a new car that fits our current needs.
I love my forester!
I love my forester!! The only complaint is the driving assist sensors don't work with a steering wheel cover (leather), and the adaptive cruise control is too sensitive. Other than those 2 things literally everything else is perfect.






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2020 Subaru Forester Touring
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Didn’t make a deal but Todd is a pleasure to work with.
Didn’t make a deal but Todd is a pleasure to work with. Still looking.
I love driving again!
This is my first Subaru and I’m so impressed! Just a great drive! I love the safety and convenience features…but I also just love to drive again!!!






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2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium
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Subaru Forester, take a long test drive to decide
Mechanically reliable. Decent gas mileage. Headrests block line of vision. Sideview mirrors can be difficult to adjust. The most uncomfortable seats of any automobile I have ever owned. Lots of cabin noise both city and highway driving.






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2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness
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I brought my Kia EV6 in for routine maintenance, and as
I brought my Kia EV6 in for routine maintenance, and as always, the team at Kearny Mesa Kia went above and beyond. My service representative was extremely friendly, kind, and accommodating from start to finish. Even though the wait times can sometimes be a little long, it?s always worth it because I know my car is being taken care of properly. For this visit, it was a standard check-up ? tire rotation and other routine service ? but everything was handled smoothly and professionally. The staff made sure I was comfortable while waiting and kept me updated throughout the process. What really stands out is the consistent kindness and professionalism I?ve experienced here. They treat you like a valued guest, not just another appointment on the schedule. That kind of customer service makes all the difference. Thank you, Kearny Mesa Kia, for making car service something I can actually look forward to. I highly recommend this location and their team to anyone looking for top-notch service in San Diego!
Beyond Satisfied!
This is my third Subaru Forrester. I like the newer safety features and ease of handling. The size is perfect for me, not too small or too big! I would recommend if you’re looking for a midsize vehicle.




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2021 Subaru Forester Sport
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I had my KIA Sportage serviced at KIA of Carlsbad last
I had my KIA Sportage serviced at KIA of Carlsbad last week. It was the second time I have been there. The experience was exceptional in every way. Robert did a great job with managing this appointment!



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2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium
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Excellent customer service.
Excellent customer service. Communicated all changes and gave clear timelines of repairs. Damaged parts delayed repair, team worked quickly to reorder and get fixed in a timely manner.
Great value considering the superior safety features, low
Great value considering the superior safety features, low maintenance and reliability. Rear wheel bearings have been replaced twice and just had the AC compressor and serpentine belt replaced. Albeit expensive repairs, all cars need something after the first 3 years. It's been 8 years and the car still run and drives like new.






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2023 Subaru Forester Premium
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Jesse Herrera was my service representative and he was
Jesse Herrera was my service representative and he was very polite and had great communication and was ever so helpful. He did good follow up and calling and texting me with updates, providing me with partner information,
LOVE this car, maybe a little biased since this is my 5th
LOVE this car, maybe a little biased since this is my 5th Forester, my 2nd Wilderness. My first Wilderness was totaled in a head-on collision when a young driver spilled coffee and veered into my lane and struck me head-on. That was my 1st Subaru Forester Wilderness and IT SAVED MY LIFE. Full curtain all-around airbag deployment with a roll, the Wilderness coming to rest on it's right side, me still strapped into seatbelt, and the Subaru automatic crash notification with a live person on the speakers asking me if I was ok and needed 911! Smoke still coming from the airbag deployments, and there is a live person coming over the speakers asking me if I'm ok. It was surreal. SUBARU FORESTER WILDERNESS SAVED MY LIFE! TYVM Subaru! LOVE this car! Gets 25+ MPG with conservative driving, a great ride and suspension, superior traction in mud and snow, load-out practically anything/rack bikes (or whatever on the roof racks), sleep in the back with ample room, superior rear-gate lift mechanism with memory, seats super-comfortable and easily adjustable, solid rear-seat leg-room, easy rear-seat fold-downs for massive cargo area that takes my full HVAC tool load-out for servicing ice baths all over the NorthEast US. A great value, especially CPO with +10K mileage (vs. new) MONEY WELL SPENT! SUBARU FOR LIFE
Subaru Forester prices by year
Model year | Prices from | Deals |
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2025 Subaru Forester | $29,477 | 7 Good deals |
About the Subaru Forester
How much does the Subaru Forester cost?
The Subaru Forester price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for the Forester is $20,668, with pricing starting at $1,500.
What is the MPG of the Subaru Forester?
The Subaru Forester with traditional internal combustion engine offers up to 26 MPG city and 33 MPG highway for a combined rating of 29 MPG.
These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on the selected vehicle model year, trim, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
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What model years are available for the Subaru Forester?
Available model years for Subaru Forester inventory range from 2012 to 2026.
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