2018 Subaru Forester Features & Specs

Overview

	Starting MSRP: $26,195 See Forester Inventory	Starting MSRP: $29,395 See Forester Inventory	Starting MSRP: $23,795 See Forester Inventory
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: $26,195	Starting MSRP: $29,395	Starting MSRP: $23,795
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: $26,195	Starting MSRP: $29,395	Starting MSRP: $23,795
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: $26,195	Starting MSRP: $29,395	Starting MSRP: $23,795
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: $26,195	Starting MSRP: $29,395	Starting MSRP: $23,795
post-collision safety system	yes	yes	yes
4-wheel ABS	yes	yes	yes
remote anti-theft alarm system	yes	yes	yes
traction control	yes	yes	yes
Rear height adjustable headrests	yes	yes	yes
Rear door child safety locks	yes	yes	yes
child seat anchors	yes	yes	yes
daytime running lights	yes	yes	yes
front and rear head airbags	yes	yes	yes
3 rear headrests	yes	yes	yes
tire pressure monitoring	yes	yes	yes
engine immobilizer	yes	yes	yes
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation	yes	yes	yes
Rear center 3-point belt	yes	yes	yes
dual front side-mounted airbags	yes	yes	yes
Emergency braking assist	yes	yes	yes
Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes	yes	yes	yes
stability control	yes	yes	yes
2 front headrests	yes	yes	yes
dusk sensing headlamps	no	yes	no
auto delay off headlamps	no	yes	no
front fog/driving lights	no	yes	no
blind spot warning accident avoidance system	no	yes	no

Packages

	Starting MSRP: $26,195	Starting MSRP: $29,395	Starting MSRP: $23,795
Popular Package #2A	yes	no	yes
All-Weather Package + EyeSight + Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert	yes	no	no
Protection Package #3	yes	no	yes
Protection Package #2	yes	no	no
Black Edition	yes	no	no
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
Black Edition w/EyeSight	yes	no	no
Popular Package #2	yes	yes	no
All-Weather Package	yes	no	no
Standard Model - 2.5i Limited	no	yes	no
EyeSight + Navigation System + Audio w/Harmon Kardon Amplifier and Speakers	no	yes	no
Navigation System + Audio w/Harmon Kardon Amplifier and Speakers	no	yes	no
Alloy Wheel Package	no	no	yes
Standard Model - 2.5i	no	no	yes

In-Car Entertainment

	Starting MSRP: $26,195	Starting MSRP: $29,395	Starting MSRP: $23,795
USB connection	yes	yes	yes
auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control	yes	yes	yes
6 total speakers	yes	yes	no
AM/FM stereo	yes	yes	yes
4 total speakers	no	no	yes

Comfort & Convenience

	Starting MSRP: $26,195	Starting MSRP: $29,395	Starting MSRP: $23,795
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel	yes	yes	yes
front and rear door pockets	yes	yes	yes
front and rear cupholders	yes	yes	yes
Climate control	yes	yes	no
overhead console with storage	yes	yes	yes
front seatback storage	yes	yes	yes
rear view camera	yes	yes	yes
interior air filtration	yes	yes	yes
cruise control	yes	yes	yes
electric power steering	yes	yes	yes
tilt and telescopic steering wheel	yes	yes	yes
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors	yes	yes	no
Cargo floor mats	no	yes	no
leather steering wheel	no	yes	no
Air conditioning	no	no	yes
Dual vanity mirrors	no	no	yes

Power Feature

	Starting MSRP: $26,195	Starting MSRP: $29,395	Starting MSRP: $23,795
remote keyless power door locks	yes	yes	yes
2 one-touch power windows	yes	yes	no
Heated mirrors	yes	yes	yes
1 one-touch power windows	no	no	yes

Interior Options

	Starting MSRP: $26,195	Starting MSRP: $29,395	Starting MSRP: $23,795
Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass and Homelink	yes	yes	yes
Kicker Audio Upgrade Package	yes	yes	yes
Rear Seat Back Protector	yes	yes	yes
Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror w/ Approach Lighting & Blind Spot Detection	yes	yes	no
Compartment Separator	yes	yes	yes
Cargo Net Rear	yes	yes	yes
Tweeter Kit	yes	yes	yes
Exterior Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Approach Lighting	yes	no	yes
Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror w/Approach Lighting	yes	no	yes
Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror w/ Homelink & Approach Lighting	yes	no	yes
Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror w/ Homelink & Approach Lighting & Blind Spot Detection	yes	yes	no
Cargo Net Rear Seat Back	yes	yes	yes
All-Weather Floor Mats	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
Side Sill Plate - Front	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	no	no

Instrumentation

	Starting MSRP: $26,195	Starting MSRP: $29,395	Starting MSRP: $23,795
tachometer	yes	yes	yes
external temperature display	yes	yes	yes
clock	yes	yes	yes
trip computer	yes	yes	yes

Front Seats

	Starting MSRP: $26,195	Starting MSRP: $29,395	Starting MSRP: $23,795
height adjustable driver seat	yes	yes	yes
Front head room	40.0 in.	40.0 in.	41.4 in.
4 -way manual passenger seat adjustment	yes	yes	yes
Front shoulder room	57.0 in.	57.0 in.	57.0 in.
height adjustable passenger seat	yes	yes	yes
Front leg room	43.0 in.	43.0 in.	43.0 in.
cloth	yes	no	yes
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support	yes	yes	no
8 -way power driver seat	yes	yes	no
bucket front seats	yes	yes	yes
Front hip room	53.9 in.	53.9 in.	53.9 in.
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: $26,195	Starting MSRP: $29,395	Starting MSRP: $23,795
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.
folding center armrest	yes	yes	no
Split-folding rear seatback	yes	yes	yes
reclining rear seats	yes	yes	no

Exterior Options

	Starting MSRP: $26,195	Starting MSRP: $29,395	Starting MSRP: $23,795
Door Edge Guard Quartz Blue Pearl	yes	yes	yes
Door Edge Guard Ice Silver Metallic	yes	yes	yes
Fog Lamp Kit - Black Interior	yes	no	yes
Body Side Molding Kit Quartz Blue Pearl	yes	yes	yes
Body Side Molding Kit Ice Silver Metallic	yes	yes	yes
Body Side Molding Kit Dark Gray Metallic	yes	yes	yes
Door Edge Guard Venetian Red Pearl	yes	yes	yes
Trailer Hitch and Harness	yes	yes	yes
Splash Guards	yes	yes	yes
Cross Bar Set - Aero	yes	yes	yes
Wheel Lock Kit (Alloy Wheels)	yes	yes	yes
Fog Lamp Kit - Gray Interior	yes	no	yes
Sport Grille	yes	yes	yes
Rear Bumper Cover	yes	yes	yes
Body Side Molding Kit Crystal White Pearl	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
Body Side Molding Kit Crystal Black Silica	yes	yes	yes
Door Edge Guard Crystal White Pearl	yes	yes	yes
Door Edge Guard Crystal Black Silica	yes	yes	yes
Body Side Molding Kit Venetian Red	yes	yes	yes
Stainless Steel Exhaust Tip	yes	no	yes
Cross Bar Set - Fixed (Carrier Base)	no	no	yes

Measurements

	Starting MSRP: $26,195	Starting MSRP: $29,395	Starting MSRP: $23,795
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	181.5 in.	181.5 in.	181.5 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: $26,195	Starting MSRP: $29,395	Starting MSRP: $23,795
Exterior Colors	Jasmine Green Metallic Crystal White Pearl Dark Gray Metallic Venetian Red Pearl Ice Silver Metallic Ice Silver Metallic Quartz Blue Pearl Crystal Black Silica	Jasmine Green Metallic Crystal White Pearl Dark Gray Metallic Venetian Red Pearl Ice Silver Metallic Ice Silver Metallic Quartz Blue Pearl Crystal Black Silica	Jasmine Green Metallic Crystal White Pearl Dark Gray Metallic Venetian Red Pearl Ice Silver Metallic Ice Silver Metallic Quartz Blue Pearl Crystal Black Silica
Interior Colors	Black, cloth Gray, cloth	Black, leather Gray, leather	Black, cloth Gray, cloth

Tires & Wheels

	Starting MSRP: $26,195	Starting MSRP: $29,395	Starting MSRP: $23,795
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
steel wheels	no	no	yes
partial wheel covers	no	no	yes

Suspension

	Starting MSRP: $26,195	Starting MSRP: $29,395	Starting MSRP: $23,795
Front and rear stabilizer bar	yes	yes	yes
four-wheel independent suspension	yes	yes	yes

Warranty

	Starting MSRP: $26,195	Starting MSRP: $29,395	Starting MSRP: $23,795
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

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2018 Subaru Forester Features & Specs

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