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2001 Subaru Forester L

Wagon · 165 hp · 21 mpg combined

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$20,295Factory MSRP, base configuration

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32 factory options, from $38 to $934.

Premium Sound Package 1A$934
15" Painted Wheels and Attachment Set$525
Brushed Aluminum Wheels and Attachment Set$525
Security Group$365
CD Player (Mechanical)$361
Popular Equipment Group 1 (Gray)$336
Popular Equipment Group 4 (Gray)$305
Body Colored Rear Spoiler$295
Subwoofer with Amplifier$267
Rough Road Group$259
Multi-Reflector Fog Lamps$259
Popular Equipment Group 3 (Gray)$246
Upgraded Speakers$206
Security System Upgrade$190
Electrochromic Mirror with Compass$183
Keyless Entry System$175
Cross Bars$172
Illuminated Vanity Mirror/Visor$122
Rear Window Dust Deflector$105
Tweeter Kit (Pair)$100
Woodgrained Patterned Trim$100
Splash Guards$90
Rear Differential Protector$82
Cargo Tray/Mat$74
Carpeted Floor Covers (Gray)$74
Hood Deflector (Acrylic)$72
Rear Gate Bar$69
Air Filtration System$62
Leather Shift Knob$58
Rear Bumper Cover$57
Cargo Net$48
Wheel Locks (Alloy Wheels)$38

Which Forester is right for you?

Two trims, $20,295 to $22,895. Tap one to open it.

$20,295This trimL165 hp$22,895+$2,600S165 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $2,600, from L to S.

The numbers.

Two configurations: all-wheel drive, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic.

165hp2.5L four-cylinder
166lb-ftTorque
21mpgCombined · 19 city · 25 highway
AWD5-speed manual / 4-speed automatic
5Seats
3,140–3,195 lbsCurb weight
2,000 lbsMax towing

72 standard items.

Four groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

  • Gray
  • Beige

13 factory paints

  • Sierra Gold Metallic/Gray
  • Silver Stone Metallic
  • White Birch
  • Deep Sapphire Pearl
  • Winestone Pearl
  • Silvertorn Metallic
  • Timberline Green Pearl
  • Wintergreen Metallic
  • Regatta Red Pearl
  • Acadia Green Metallic
  • Blue Ridge Pearl
  • Sedona Red Pearl
  • Aspen White

Safety and recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall—Not rated
Frontal—Not rated
Side—Not rated
Rollover3out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2001 Forester.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
Sold1 yr2 yr3 yr4 yr5 yr
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Other years of the Forester L.

2002 Forester L

$20,2956 colors · starting MSRP

2000 Forester L

5 colors

2003 Forester X

$20,845$550 more6 colors · starting MSRP

Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.