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2010 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium

SUV · 170 hp · 22 mpg combined

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$22,795Factory MSRP, base configuration

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104 factory options, from $9 to $875.

Rugged Package 1D$875
Rugged Package 1E$875
Rugged Package 1C$875
Rugged Package 1H$875
Rugged Package 1I$875
Rugged Package 1A$875
Rugged Package 1F$875
Rugged Package 1G$875
Rugged Package 1B$875
Utility Package$695
Protection Group 1$662
Popular Equipment Group 2$580
Premium Sound Package 2$547
Premium Sound Package 3$547
Popular Equipment 8A$543
Popular Equipment Group 6B$540
Popular Equipment Group 6A$540
Popular Equipment Group 4B$474
Trailer Hitch - US & Canada$468
Popular Equipment Group 1A$451
Popular Equipment Group 1B$451
Wheel Arch Molding Kit$448
Remote Engine Starter$432
Sirius Satellite Radio$429
XM Satellite Radio$429
Premium Sound Package 1$424
All-Weather Package$400
Front Underspoiler Obsidian Black$393
Front Underspoiler Paprika Red Pearl$393
Front Underspoiler Steel Silver Metallic$393
Front Underspoiler Spark Silver Metallic$393
Front Underspoiler Sage Green Metallic$393
Front Underspoiler Satin White$393
Front Underspoiler Dark Gray Metallic$393
Front Underspoiler Camellia Red Metallic$393
Front Underspoiler Newport Blue$393
Popular Equipment Group 5B$388
Popular Equipment Group 4A$380
Fog Lamp Kit$374
Protection Group 2$373
Spoiler Spark Silver Metallic$367
Spoiler Newport Blue$367
Spoiler Sage Green Metallic$367
Spoiler Obsidian Black$367
Spoiler Paprika Red Pearl$367
Spoiler Camellia Red Metallic$367
Spoiler Satin White$367
Spoiler Steel Silver Metallic$367
Spoiler Dark Gray Metallic$367
Reverse Assist Sensors$363
Popular Equipment Group 3A$335
Popular Equipment 7B$327
Bumper Underguard Front$326
Subwoofer Kit$315
Sports Grille Kit - Spark Silver Metallic$314
Sports Grille Kit - Sage Green Metallic$314
Sports Grille Kit - Dark Gray Metallic$314
Sports Grille Kit - Newport Blue Pearl$314
Sports Grille Kit - Obsidian Black Pearl$314
Sports Grille Kit - Paprika Red Pearl$314
Sports Grille Kit - Satin White Pearl$314
Sports Grille Kit - Steel Silver Metallic$314
Sports Grille Kit - Camellia Red Pearl$314
PZEV Emissions Equipment$300
Round Cross Bar Kit 48"$300
Popular Equipment Group 5A$294
Auto Dim Mirror w/Compass and Homelink$277
Bumper Underguard Rear$258
Body Side Molding Kit - Spark Silver Metallic$238
Body Side Molding Kit - Dark Gray Metallic$238
Body Side Molding Kit - Sage Green Metallic$238
Body Side Molding Kit - Obsidian Black Pearl$238
Body Side Molding Kit - Paprika Red Pearl$238
Body Side Molding Kit - Newport Blue Pearl$238
Body Side Molding Kit - Camellia Red Pearl$238
Body Side Molding Kit - Steel Silver Metallic$238
Body Side Molding Kit - Satin White Pearl$238
iPod Interface$223
Puddle Light Kit$197
Aero Cross Bar Kit$195
STi Shift Knob AT Leather & Aluminum$189
Auto-Dim Mirror w/Compass$183
Luggage Compartment Cover$166
STI Metal Pedal Kit (Automatic Transmission)$163
Alaska Delivery Charge$150
Splash Guard Kit$132
Security System Shock Sensor$111
Tweeter Kit$109
Moon Roof Air Deflector$106
Tail Pipe Covers (Dual Exhaust)$98
Hood Protector Kit$94
Interior Illumination Kit - Red$83
Interior Illumination Kit - Blue$83
Rear Bumper Cover$78
Cargo Net Side$77
Cargo Tray (Black)$75
Cargo Tray (Platinum)$75
Floor Mats, All Weather$69
Cargo Net Seat Back$46
Cargo Net Vertical$46
Wheel Lock Kit (Alloy Wheels)$42
iPod/Phone Console Tray (Platinum)$9
iPod/Phone Console Tray (Black)$9
Base Model—

Which Forester is right for you?

Five trims, $20,295 to $28,495. Tap one to open it.

$20,295−$2,5002.5X170 hp$22,795This trim2.5X Premium170 hp$25,995+$3,2002.5X Limited170 hp$26,495+$3,7002.5XT Premium224 hp$28,495+$5,7002.5XT Limited224 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,200, from 2.5X Premium to 2.5X Limited.

The numbers.

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

170hp2.5L four-cylinder
170lb-ftTorque
22mpgCombined · 20 city · 26–27 highway
AWD5-speed manual / 4-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
30.8 cu ftCargo volume
3,300–3,340 lbsCurb weight
4,480 lbsGVWR
2,400 lbsMax towing
1,140 lbsMax payload

111 standard items.

Four groups, sized by how much is in each.

4 interiors

  • Black
  • Platinum
  • Black
  • Platinum

Cloth or leather.

9 factory paints

  • Dark Gray Metallic
  • Camellia Red Pearl
  • Obsidian Black Pearl
  • Sage Green Metallic
  • Spark Silver Metallic
  • Satin White Pearl
  • Paprika Red Pearl
  • Newport Blue Pearl
  • Steel Silver Metallic

8 of the 9 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

17 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
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2010 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
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Sold1 yr2 yr3 yr4 yr5 yr
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Other years of the Forester 2.5X Premium.

2011 Forester 2.5X Premium

$23,195$400 more10 colors · starting MSRP

2009 Forester 2.5X

$19,995$2,800 less9 colors · starting MSRP

2012 Forester 2.5X Premium

$23,295$500 more8 colors · starting MSRP

Pictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.