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2011 Subaru Forester 2.5X
SUV · 170 hp · 23 mpg combined
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$20,495Factory MSRP, base configuration
Market
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking116 factory options, from $9 to $887.
Rugged Package 1I$887
Rugged Package 1C$887
Rugged Package 1J$887
Rugged Package 1D$887
Rugged Package 1E$887
Rugged Package 1F$887
Rugged Package 1G$887
Rugged Package 1A$887
Rugged Package 1H$887
Rugged Package 1B$887
Popular Equipment Group 1C$818
Alloy Wheel Set - 16"$767
Utility Package$705
Protection Group 1$669
Popular Equipment Group 2$588
Popular Equipment Group 6B$544
Popular Equipment Group 6A$544
Bluetooth BlueConnect Kit$483
Popular Equipment Group 4B$475
Trailer Hitch - US & Canada$468
Popular Equipment Group 1B$456
Popular Equipment Group 1A$456
Wheel Arch Molding Kit$453
Sirius Satellite Radio$432
XM Satellite Radio$432
Popular Equipment 7A$402
Media Hub Kit w/Bluetooth Streaming$401
Alloy Wheel Value Package$400
Front Underspoiler Camellia Red Metallic$396
Front Underspoiler Steel Silver Metallic$396
Front Underspoiler Marine Blue$396
Front Underspoiler Satin White$396
Front Underspoiler Sky Blue$396
Front Underspoiler Sage Green Metallic$396
Front Underspoiler Obsidian Black$396
Front Underspoiler Spark Silver Metallic$396
Front Underspoiler Dark Gray Metallic$396
Front Underspoiler Paprika Red Pearl$396
Popular Equipment Group 5B$390
Popular Equipment Group 4A$382
Protection Group 2$378
Fog Lamp Kit$374
Spoiler Dark Gray Metallic$368
Spoiler Sage Green Metallic$368
Spoiler Camellia Red Metallic$368
Spoiler Spark Silver Metallic$368
Spoiler Steel Silver Metallic$368
Spoiler Sky Blue$368
Spoiler Satin White$368
Spoiler Obsidian Black$368
Spoiler Paprika Red Pearl$368
Spoiler Marine Blue$368
Reverse Assist Sensors$363
Round Cross Bar Kit 48"$360
Media Hub Kit$358
Short Throw Shifter$345
Popular Equipment Group 3A$342
110 Power Outlet Kit - Platinum Interior$334
110 Power Outlet Kit - Black Interior$334
Popular Equipment 7B$330
Bumper Underguard Front$329
Dog Guard/Compartment Separator$325
Subwoofer/Amplifier$315
Sports Grille Kit - Dark Gray Metallic$314
Sports Grille Kit - Obsidian Black Pearl$314
Sports Grille Kit - Spark Silver Metallic$314
Sports Grille Kit - Camellia Red Pearl$314
Sports Grille Kit - Sky Blue$314
Sports Grille Kit - Marine Blue$314
Sports Grille Kit - Satin White Pearl$314
Sports Grille Kit - Sage Green Metallic$314
Sports Grille Kit - Paprika Red Pearl$314
Sports Grille Kit - Steel Silver Metallic$314
PZEV Emissions Equipment$300
Popular Equipment Group 5A$297
Auto-Dim Mirror w/Compass and Homelink$278
Carrier Base$267
Bumper Underguard Rear$260
Body Side Molding Kit - Sky Blue$240
Body Side Molding Kit - Marine Blue$240
Body Side Molding Kit - Paprika Red Pearl$240
Body Side Molding Kit - Satin White Pearl$240
Body Side Molding Kit - Dark Gray Metallic$240
Body Side Molding Kit - Spark Silver Metallic$240
Body Side Molding Kit - Obsidian Black Pearl$240
Body Side Molding Kit - Steel Silver Metallic$240
Body Side Molding Kit - Sage Green Metallic$240
Body Side Molding Kit - Camellia Red Metallic$240
Puddle Light Kit$197
Aero Cross Bar Kit$195
STI Metal Pedal Kit (Manual Transmission)$187
Auto-Dim Mirror w/Compass$185
STi Shift Knob 5MT Leather & Aluminum$180
Luggage Compartment Cover$166
Alaska Delivery Charge$150
Splash Guard Kit$135
Security System Shock Sensor$112
Tweeter Kit$109
Momo Shift Knob - M/T$103
Dual Exhaust Tail Pipe Cover$100
Hood Protector Kit$94
STi Shift Knob 5MT Black Duracon$91
Interior Illumination Kit - Red$88
Interior Illumination Kit - Blue$88
Rear Bumper Cover$80
Cargo Net Side$80
Cargo Tray (Black)$75
Cargo Tray (Platinum)$75
Floor Mats, All Weather$69
Wheel Lock Kit (Alloy Wheels)$51
Wheel Locks (Steel Wheels)$51
Cargo Net Vertical$48
Cargo Net Seat Back$48
iPod/Phone Console Tray (Platinum)$9
iPod/Phone Console Tray (Black)$9
Base Model—
Which Forester is right for you?
Six trims, $20,495 to $29,995. Tap one to open it.
2.5X170 hp2.5X Premium170 hp2.5X Limited170 hp2.5XT Premium224 hp2.5X Touring170 hp2.5XT Touring224 hp
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,300, 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
174lb-ftTorque
23mpgCombined · 21 city · 27 highway
AWD5-speed manual / 4-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
33.5 cu ftCargo volume
3,250–3,300 lbsCurb weight
2,400 lbsMax towing
108 standard items.
Four groups, sized by how much is in each.
- steel wheels
- full wheel covers
- 16 x 6.5 in. wheels
- All season tires
- 215/65R16 96H tires
- Steel spare wheel
- temporary spare tire
- inside mounted spare tire
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Front track
- Rear track
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Country of final assembly
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- four-wheel independent suspension
- MacPherson strut front suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- double wishbone rear suspension
- Transmission
- Drive type
- viscous center differential
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- folding center armrest
- trip computer
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- remote keyless power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- cloth
- bucket front seats
- 6-way manual driver seat adjustments
- height adjustable driver seat
- 4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Cruise controls on steering wheel
- speed-proportional power steering
- 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
- cruise control
- front and rear cupholders
- front door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- Single zone front air conditioning
- interior air filtration
- Dual vanity mirrors
- Rear floor mats
- simulated alloy trim on dash
- simulated alloy trim on center console
- simulated alloy trim on doors
- front reading lights
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front and rear head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
- Emergency braking assist
- electronic brakeforce distribution
- tire pressure monitoring
- auto delay off headlamps
- daytime running lights
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- front seatbelt pretensioners
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- 4 total speakers
- auxiliary audio input
- radio data system
- speed sensitive volume control
- mast antenna
3 interiors
- Gray
- Black
- Platinum
10 factory paints
- Obsidian Black Pearl
- Spark Silver Metallic
- Marine Blue Pearl
- Satin White Pearl
- Sky Blue Metallic
- Steel Silver Metallic
- Camellia Red Pearl
- Sage Green Metallic
- Paprika Red Pearl
- Dark Gray Metallic
8 of the 10 are shown on the car at the top.
Safety and recalls
16 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2011 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
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Other years of the Forester 2.5X.
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