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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium
SUV · 170 hp · 23 mpg combined
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$23,295Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking71 factory options, from $9 to $1,095.
All-Weather Package + TomTom Navigation System$1,095
Illumination Package #2$659
Illumination Package #1$659
Rugged Package #1$576
Popular Package #2$568
Popular Package #3$525
All-Weather Package$500
Popular Package #1$475
Trailer Hitch - US and Canada$468
Wheel Arch Molding Kit$453
Remote Engine Starter Kit$443
Audio Media Package #1$424
Fog Lamp Kit$374
Spoiler Ice Silver Metallic$368
Spoiler Sage Green Metallic$368
Spoiler Camellia Red Pearl$368
Spoiler Sky Blue$368
Spoiler Satin White Pearl$368
Spoiler Obsidian Black Pearl$368
Spoiler Dark Gray Metallic$368
Spoiler Marine Blue Pearl$368
Reverse Assist Sensors$363
110 Power Outlet Kit - Platinum Interior$334
110 Power Outlet Kit - Black Interior$334
Bumper Underguard Front$329
Dog Guard/Compartment Separator$325
Subwoofer Kit$315
Sport Mesh Grille Kit - Satin White Pearl$314
Sport Mesh Grille Kit - Marine Blue Pearl$314
Sport Mesh Grille Kit - Camellia Red Pearl$314
Sport Mesh Grille Kit - Ice Silver Metallic$314
Sport Mesh Grille Kit - Dark Gray Metallic$314
Sport Mesh Grille Kit - Obsidian Black Pearl$314
Sport Mesh Grille Kit - Sage Green Metallic$314
Sport Mesh Grille Kit - Sky Blue$314
Auto-Dim Mirror w/Compass and Homelink$278
Bumper Underguard Rear$260
Body Side Molding Kit - Camellia Red Pearl$240
Body Side Molding Kit - Marine Blue Pearl$240
Body Side Molding Kit - Dark Gray Metallic$240
Body Side Molding Kit - Ice Silver Metallic$240
Body Side Molding Kit - Sage Green Metallic$240
Body Side Molding Kit - Obsidian Black Pearl$240
Body Side Molding Kit - Sky Blue$240
Body Side Molding Kit - Satin White Pearl$240
Back-Up Camera$227
Puddle Light Kit$197
Aero Cross Bars$195
STi Shift Knob AT Leather and Aluminum$191
Auto-Dim Mirror Compass$185
Luggage Compartment Cover$166
STi Metal Pedal Kit - A/T$163
Splash Guard Kit$135
Security System Shock Sensor, Individual$112
Tweeter Kit$109
Moonroof Air Deflector$108
Tail Pipe Cover - Dual Exhaust$100
Hood Protector Kit$94
Interior Illumination Kit - Red$88
Interior Illumination Kit - Blue$88
Rear Bumper Cover$80
Cargo Net Side$80
Cargo Tray Black$75
Floor Mats, All Weather$69
Wheel Lock Kit (Alloy Wheels)$51
Cargo Net Rear$48
Cargo Net Seat Back$48
iPod - Phone Console Tray Black$9
iPod - Phone Console Tray Platinum$9
Base Model—
Sirius Satellite Radio - For Factory Roof Antenna—
Which Forester is right for you?
Ten trims, $20,595 to $29,895. Tap one to open it.
2.5X170 hp2.5X PZEV170 hp2.5X Premium170 hp2.5X Premium PZEV170 hp2.5X Limited170 hp2.5X Limited PZEV170 hp2.5XT Premium224 hp2.5X Touring170 hp2.5X Touring PZEV170 hp2.5XT Touring224 hp
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,000, from 2.5X Premium PZEV 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
30.8 cu ftCargo volume
3,300–3,340 lbsCurb weight
4,480 lbsGVWR
2,400 lbsMax towing
1,140 lbsMax payload
120 standard items.
Four groups, sized by how much is in each.
- trip computer
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- cloth
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 6-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- height adjustable passenger seat
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and 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
- cargo area light
- simulated alloy trim on dash
- simulated alloy trim on center console
- simulated alloy trim on doors
- front reading lights
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- reclining rear seats
- folding with storage center armrest
- 1 one-touch power windows
- 1st row power glass extended moonroof
- remote keyless power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- four-wheel independent suspension
- MacPherson strut front suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- double wishbone rear suspension
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Front track
- Rear track
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Maximum payload
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- alloy wheels
- 17 x 7.0 in. wheels
- All season tires
- 225/55R17 95H tires
- Steel spare wheel
- temporary spare tire
- inside mounted spare tire
- Transmission
- Drive type
- mechanical center differential
- 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
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- radio data system
- speed sensitive volume control
- mast antenna
3 interiors
- Black
- Platinum
- Gray
8 factory paints
- Dark Gray Metallic
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Marine Blue Pearl
- Sky Blue Metallic
- Camellia Red Pearl
- Satin White Pearl
- Sage Green Metallic
- Obsidian Black Pearl
Safety and recalls
15 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2012 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 Premium.
2013 Forester 2.5X PZEV
$21,295$2,000 less8 colors · starting MSRP
2011 Forester 2.5X Premium
$23,195$100 less10 colors · starting MSRP
2014 Forester 2.5i PZEV
$21,995$1,300 less8 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.