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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X
SUV · 170 hp · 23 mpg combined
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$20,595Factory 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 tracking74 factory options, from $9 to $767.
Alloy Wheel Set - 16"$767
Illumination Package #1$659
Illumination Package #2$659
Popular Package #2$568
Rugged Package #2$557
Popular Package #3$525
Bluetooth BlueConnect Kit$483
Popular Package #1$475
Trailer Hitch - US and Canada$468
Audio Media Package #2$467
Wheel Arch Molding Kit$453
Remote Engine Starter Kit$443
XM Satellite Radio$432
Sirius Satellite Radio$432
Media Hub Kit w/Bluetooth Streaming$401
Alloy Wheel Package$400
Fog Lamp Kit$374
Spoiler Obsidian Black Pearl$368
Spoiler Sky Blue$368
Spoiler Satin White Pearl$368
Spoiler Marine Blue Pearl$368
Spoiler Camellia Red Pearl$368
Spoiler Sage Green Metallic$368
Spoiler Dark Gray Metallic$368
Spoiler Ice Silver Metallic$368
Reverse Assist Sensors$363
Media Hub Kit$358
110 Power Outlet Kit - Black Interior$334
110 Power Outlet Kit - Platinum Interior$334
Bumper Underguard Front$329
Dog Guard/Compartment Separator$325
Sport Mesh Grille Kit - Camellia Red Pearl$314
Sport Mesh Grille Kit - Satin White Pearl$314
Sport Mesh Grille Kit - Obsidian Black Pearl$314
Sport Mesh Grille Kit - Sky Blue$314
Sport Mesh Grille Kit - Dark Gray Metallic$314
Sport Mesh Grille Kit - Ice Silver Metallic$314
Sport Mesh Grille Kit - Sage Green Metallic$314
Sport Mesh Grille Kit - Marine Blue Pearl$314
Auto-Dim Mirror w/Compass and Homelink$278
Crossbar Set Fixed (Carrier Base)$267
Bumper Underguard Rear$260
Body Side Molding Kit - Sky Blue$240
Body Side Molding Kit - Marine Blue Pearl$240
Body Side Molding Kit - Camellia Red Pearl$240
Body Side Molding Kit - Satin White Pearl$240
Body Side Molding Kit - Sage Green Metallic$240
Body Side Molding Kit - Ice Silver Metallic$240
Body Side Molding Kit - Obsidian Black Pearl$240
Body Side Molding Kit - Dark Gray Metallic$240
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
Tail Pipe Cover - Dual Exhaust$100
Hood Protector Kit$94
Interior Illumination Kit - Blue$88
Interior Illumination Kit - Red$88
Rear Bumper Cover$80
Cargo Net Side$80
Cargo Tray Black$75
Floor Mats, All Weather$69
Wheel Locks (Steel Wheels)$51
Wheel Lock Kit (Alloy Wheels)$51
Cargo Net Rear$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?
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
33.5 cu ftCargo volume
3,250–3,300 lbsCurb weight
2,400 lbsMax towing
115 standard items.
Four groups, sized by how much is in each.
- 1 one-touch power windows
- remote keyless power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- trip computer
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- folding center armrest
- 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
- cargo area light
- simulated alloy trim on dash
- simulated alloy trim on center console
- simulated alloy trim on doors
- front reading lights
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- cloth
- bucket front seats
- 6-way manual driver seat adjustments
- height adjustable driver seat
- 6-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- height adjustable passenger seat
- 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
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- 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
- Country of final assembly
- Transmission
- Drive type
- mechanical center differential
- 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
- 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
- Platinum
- Black
- Gray
8 factory paints
- Dark Gray Metallic
- Sage Green Metallic
- Obsidian Black Pearl
- Sky Blue Metallic
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Marine Blue Pearl
- Camellia Red Pearl
- Satin White 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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