2017 Subaru Forester Features & Specs
Overview
Starting MSRP: $25,995 See Forester Inventory | |||
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| Engine Type | gas | gas | gas |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Drive Train | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Cylinders | flat 4 | flat 4 | flat 4 |
| Combined MPG | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Total Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Basic Warranty | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. |
Drive Train
Starting MSRP: $25,995 | |||
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| Drive type | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Center limited slip differential | yes | yes | yes |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| descent control | no | yes | no |
Fuel & MPG
Starting MSRP: $25,995 | |||
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| EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy) | 26/32 mpg | 26/32 mpg | 26/32 mpg |
| Range in miles (cty/hwy) | 413.4/508.8 mi. | 413.4/508.8 mi. | 413.4/508.8 mi. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Combined MPG | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
Engine
Starting MSRP: $25,995 | |||
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| Torque | 174 ft-lbs. @ 4100 rpm | 174 ft-lbs. @ 4100 rpm | 174 ft-lbs. @ 4100 rpm |
| Base engine size | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 170 hp @ 5800 rpm | 170 hp @ 5800 rpm | 170 hp @ 5800 rpm |
| Turning circle | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. |
| Valves | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Base engine type | gas | gas | gas |
| Valve timing | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Cam type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Cylinders | flat 4 | flat 4 | flat 4 |
Safety
Starting MSRP: $25,995 | |||
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| 4-wheel ABS | yes | yes | yes |
| Rear door child safety locks | yes | yes | yes |
| daytime running lights | yes | yes | yes |
| engine immobilizer | yes | yes | yes |
| Rear center 3-point belt | yes | yes | yes |
| post-collision safety system | yes | yes | yes |
| child seat anchors | yes | yes | yes |
| dual front side-mounted airbags | yes | yes | yes |
| front and rear head airbags | yes | yes | yes |
| stability control | yes | yes | yes |
| Emergency braking assist | yes | yes | yes |
| Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation | yes | yes | yes |
| Rear height adjustable headrests | yes | yes | yes |
| remote anti-theft alarm system | yes | yes | yes |
| 2 front headrests | yes | yes | yes |
| 3 rear headrests | yes | yes | yes |
| tire pressure monitoring | yes | yes | yes |
| traction control | yes | yes | yes |
| Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes | yes | yes | yes |
| Turn signal mirrors | no | yes | no |
| auto delay off headlamps | no | yes | no |
| blind spot warning accident avoidance system | no | yes | no |
| front fog/driving lights | no | yes | no |
| dusk sensing headlamps | no | yes | no |
Packages
Starting MSRP: $25,995 | |||
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| Popular Package #2A | yes | no | yes |
| All-Weather Package + EyeSight + Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert | yes | no | no |
| Rugged Package #1 | yes | no | yes |
| Popular Package #1A | yes | no | yes |
| All-Weather Package + EyeSight + Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Power Rear Gate | yes | no | no |
| Protection Package #1 | yes | no | yes |
| Standard Model - 2.5i Premium CVT | yes | no | no |
| All-Weather Package | yes | no | no |
| Popular Package #1 | no | yes | no |
| Rugged Package #2 | no | yes | no |
| Navigation System + Audio w/Harmon Kardon Amplifier and Speakers + Eyesight | no | yes | no |
| Protection Package #2 | no | yes | no |
| Standard Model - 2.5i Limited | no | yes | no |
| Navigation System + Audio w/Harmon Kardon Amplifier and Speakers | no | yes | no |
| Popular Package #2 | no | yes | no |
| Alloy Wheel Package | no | no | yes |
| Standard Model - 2.5i | no | no | yes |
| Rugged Package #3 | no | no | yes |
In-Car Entertainment
Starting MSRP: $25,995 | |||
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| auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control | yes | yes | yes |
| USB connection | yes | yes | yes |
| AM/FM stereo | yes | yes | yes |
| 6 total speakers | yes | yes | no |
| 4 total speakers | no | no | yes |
Comfort & Convenience
Starting MSRP: $25,995 | |||
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| Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel | yes | yes | yes |
| front and rear cupholders | yes | yes | yes |
| overhead console with storage | yes | yes | yes |
| front seatback storage | yes | yes | yes |
| cruise control | yes | yes | yes |
| front and rear door pockets | yes | yes | yes |
| electric power steering | yes | yes | yes |
| rear view camera | yes | yes | yes |
| tilt and telescopic steering wheel | yes | yes | yes |
| Climate control | yes | yes | no |
| interior air filtration | yes | yes | yes |
| Dual illuminating vanity mirrors | yes | yes | no |
| leather steering wheel | no | yes | no |
| turn signal in mirrors | no | yes | no |
| Cargo floor mats | no | yes | no |
| Air conditioning | no | no | yes |
| Dual vanity mirrors | no | no | yes |
Power Feature
Starting MSRP: $25,995 | |||
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| 2 one-touch power windows | yes | yes | no |
| remote keyless power door locks | yes | yes | yes |
| Heated mirrors | yes | yes | yes |
| 1 one-touch power windows | no | no | yes |
Interior Options
Starting MSRP: $25,995 | |||
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| Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass and Homelink | yes | yes | yes |
| Kicker Audio Upgrade Package | yes | yes | yes |
| Rear Seat Back Protector | yes | yes | yes |
| Compartment Separator | yes | yes | yes |
| Cargo Net Rear | yes | yes | yes |
| Exterior Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Approach Lighting | yes | no | yes |
| Tweeter Kit | yes | yes | yes |
| Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror w/Approach Lighting | yes | no | yes |
| Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror w/ Homelink & Approach Lighting | yes | no | yes |
| Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass and Homelink for Eyesight Models | yes | yes | no |
| Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass for Eyesight Models | yes | yes | no |
| Cargo Net Rear Seat Back | yes | yes | yes |
| All-Weather Floor Mats | yes | yes | yes |
| 110 Power Outlet Kit | yes | yes | yes |
| Exterior Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Approach Lighting & Blind Spot Detection | yes | yes | no |
| STI Leather Shift Knob CVT | yes | yes | yes |
| Footwell Illumination Kit - Red | yes | yes | yes |
| Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass | yes | yes | yes |
| Sunshade | yes | yes | yes |
| Speaker Kit | yes | yes | yes |
| Footwell Illumination Kit - Blue | yes | yes | yes |
| Cargo Tray | yes | no | yes |
| Cargo Net Side | yes | yes | yes |
| Cargo Cover (Manual Rear Gate) | yes | no | yes |
| Cargo Cover (Power Rear Gate) | yes | yes | no |
| Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror w/ Approach Lighting & Blind Spot Detection | no | yes | no |
| Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror w/ Homelink & Approach Lighting & Blind Spot Detection | no | yes | no |
Instrumentation
Starting MSRP: $25,995 | |||
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| clock | yes | yes | yes |
| external temperature display | yes | yes | yes |
| trip computer | yes | yes | yes |
| tachometer | yes | yes | yes |
Front Seats
Starting MSRP: $25,995 | |||
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| Front head room | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. | 41.4 in. |
| bucket front seats | yes | yes | yes |
| height adjustable passenger seat | yes | yes | yes |
| height adjustable driver seat | yes | yes | yes |
| Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support | yes | yes | no |
| Front shoulder room | 57.0 in. | 57.0 in. | 57.0 in. |
| 8 -way power driver seat | yes | yes | no |
| Front leg room | 43.0 in. | 43.0 in. | 43.0 in. |
| 4 -way manual passenger seat adjustment | yes | yes | yes |
| Front hip room | 53.9 in. | 53.9 in. | 53.9 in. |
| cloth | yes | no | yes |
| multi-level heating driver seat | no | yes | no |
| leather | no | yes | no |
| multi-level heating passenger seat | no | yes | no |
| 6 -way manual driver seat adjustments | no | no | yes |
Rear Seats
Starting MSRP: $25,995 | |||
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| Rear head room | 37.5 in. | 37.5 in. | 39.8 in. |
| Rear hip Room | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. |
| Rear leg room | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. |
| Rear shoulder room | 56.5 in. | 56.5 in. | 56.5 in. |
| reclining rear seats | yes | yes | no |
| Split-folding rear seatback | yes | yes | yes |
| folding center armrest | yes | yes | no |
Exterior Options
Starting MSRP: $25,995 | |||
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| Body Side Molding Kit Quartz Blue Pearl | yes | yes | yes |
| Body Side Molding Kit Dark Gray Metallic | yes | yes | yes |
| Door Edge Guard Venetian Red Pearl | yes | yes | yes |
| Splash Guards | yes | yes | yes |
| Wheel Lock Kit (Alloy Wheels) | yes | yes | yes |
| Fog Lamp Kit - Gray Interior | yes | no | yes |
| Body Side Molding Kit Crystal White Pearl | yes | yes | yes |
| Trailer Hitch | yes | yes | yes |
| Sport Grille | yes | yes | yes |
| Wheel Arch Moldings | yes | yes | yes |
| Body Side Molding Kit Crystal Black Silica | yes | yes | yes |
| Body Side Molding Kit Venetian Red | yes | yes | yes |
| Door Edge Guard Crystal White Pearl | yes | yes | yes |
| Door Edge Guard Quartz Blue Pearl | yes | yes | yes |
| Rear Bumper Underguard | yes | yes | yes |
| Front Bumper Underguard | yes | yes | yes |
| Door Edge Guard Ice Silver Metallic | yes | yes | yes |
| Fog Lamp Kit - Black Interior | yes | no | yes |
| Body Side Molding Kit Ice Silver Metallic | yes | yes | yes |
| Cross Bar Set - Aero | yes | yes | yes |
| Rear Bumper Cover | yes | yes | yes |
| Door Edge Guard Dark Gray Metallic | yes | yes | yes |
| Door Edge Guard Jasmine Green | yes | yes | yes |
| Body Side Molding Kit Jasmine Green | yes | yes | yes |
| Exhaust Tip | yes | no | yes |
| Door Edge Guard Crystal Black Silica | yes | yes | yes |
| Wheel Locks (Steel Wheels) | no | no | yes |
| Cross Bar Set - Fixed (Carrier Base) | no | no | yes |
Measurements
Starting MSRP: $25,995 | |||
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| Maximum cargo capacity | 68.5 cu.ft. | 68.5 cu.ft. | 74.7 cu.ft. |
| Curb weight | 3422 lbs. | 3455 lbs. | 3395 lbs. |
| Cargo capacity, all seats in place | 31.5 cu.ft. | 31.5 cu.ft. | 34.4 cu.ft. |
| Angle of approach | 23.0 degrees | 23.0 degrees | 23.0 degrees |
| Angle of departure | 25.0 degrees | 25.0 degrees | 25.0 degrees |
| Length | 180.9 in. | 180.9 in. | 180.9 in. |
| Maximum towing capacity | 1500 lbs. | 1500 lbs. | 1500 lbs. |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in. | 8.7 in. | 8.7 in. |
| Height | 68.2 in. | 68.2 in. | 66.4 in. |
| EPA interior volume | 134.8 cu.ft. | 134.8 cu.ft. | 142.7 cu.ft. |
| Wheel base | 103.9 in. | 103.9 in. | 103.9 in. |
| Width | 70.7 in. | 70.7 in. | 70.7 in. |
Colors
Starting MSRP: $25,995 | |||
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Tires & Wheels
Starting MSRP: $25,995 | |||
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| inside mounted spare tire | yes | yes | yes |
| temporary spare tire | yes | yes | yes |
| All season tires | yes | yes | yes |
| 17 x 7.0 in. wheels | yes | yes | yes |
| 225/60R H tires | yes | yes | yes |
| alloy wheels | yes | yes | no |
| partial wheel covers | no | no | yes |
| steel wheels | no | no | yes |
Suspension
Starting MSRP: $25,995 | |||
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| four-wheel independent suspension | yes | yes | yes |
| Front and rear stabilizer bar | yes | yes | yes |
Warranty
Starting MSRP: $25,995 | |||
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| Basic | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. |
| Drivetrain | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| Roadside | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. |
Inventory
Starting MSRP: $25,995 | |||
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