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2013 Subaru Forester 2.5X Limited PZEV
SUV · 170 hp · 23 mpg combined
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$26,995Factory 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 tracking62 factory options, from $9 to $1,200.
Navigation System$1,200
Rugged Package #1$600
Trailer Hitch - US and Canada$469
Remote Engine Starter Kit$459
Wheel Arch Molding Kit$457
Sage Green Metallic Spoiler$386
Deep Cherry Pearl Spoiler$386
Ice Silver Metallic Spoiler$386
Reverse Assist Sensors$381
Dog Guard/Compartment Separator$379
Cross Bar Set - Round 48"$360
110 Power Outlet Kit - Black Interior$339
110 Power Outlet Kit - Platinum Interior$339
Front Bumper Underguard$333
Subwoofer Kit$315
Sage Green Metallic Sport Mesh Grille Kit$314
Deep Cherry Pearl Sport Mesh Grille Kit$314
Marine Blue Pearl Sport Mesh Grille Kit$314
Obsidian Black Pearl Sport Mesh Grille Kit$314
Camellia Red Pearl Sport Mesh Grille Kit$314
Ice Silver Metallic Sport Mesh Grille Kit$314
Dark Gray Metallic Sport Mesh Grille Kit$314
Auto-Dim Mirror w/Compass and Homelink$292
Obsidian Black Pearl Body Side Molding Kit$252
Camellia Red Pearl Body Side Molding Kit$252
Sage Green Metallic Body Side Molding Kit$252
Deep Cherry Pearl Body Side Molding Kit$252
Ice Silver Metallic Body Side Molding Kit$252
Marine Blue Pearl Body Side Molding Kit$252
Satin White Pearl Body Side Molding Kit$252
Back-Up Camera$230
Puddle Light Kit$205
Auto-Dim Mirror Compass$198
Aero Cross Bars$195
STi Metal Pedal Kit - A/T$193
STi Shift Knob AT Leather and Aluminum$192
Luggage Compartment Cover$166
Alaska Delivery Charge$150
Splash Guard Kit$147
Security System Shock Sensor, Individual$115
Hood Protector Kit$101
Rear Bumper Cover$92
Interior Illumination Kit - Red$90
Interior Illumination Kit - Blue$90
Cargo Net Side$87
Sunshade$76
All-Weather Floor Mats$72
Cargo Net Seat Back$55
Cargo Net Rear$55
Wheel Lock Kit (Alloy Wheels)$52
iPod - Phone Console Tray Black$9
iPod - Phone Console Tray Platinum$9
Base Model—
Camellia Red Pearl Spoiler—
Dark Gray Metallic Body Side Molding Kit—
Dark Gray Metallic Spoiler—
Marine Blue Pearl Spoiler—
Obsidian Black Pearl Spoiler—
Rear Bumper Underguard—
Satin White Pearl Spoiler—
Satin White Pearl Sport Mesh Grille Kit—
Sirius Satellite Radio - For Factory Roof Antenna—
Which Forester is right for you?
Six trims, $21,295 to $29,995. Tap one to open it.
2.5X PZEV170 hp2.5X Premium PZEV170 hp2.5X Limited PZEV170 hp2.5XT Premium224 hp2.5X Touring PZEV170 hp2.5XT Touring224 hp
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,000, from 2.5X PZEV to 2.5X Premium PZEV.
The numbers.
One configuration: all-wheel drive, 4-speed automatic.
170hp2.5L four-cylinder
174lb-ftTorque
23mpgCombined · 21 city · 27 highway
AWD4-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
30.8 cu ftCargo volume
3,360 lbsCurb weight
2,400 lbsMax towing
122 standard items.
Four groups, sized by how much is in each.
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leather
- 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
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- trip computer
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- 1 one-touch power windows
- 1st row power glass extended moonroof
- remote keyless power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- reclining rear seats
- folding with storage center armrest
- 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
- leather steering wheel
- Single zone front climate control
- 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
- leather and simulated alloy trim on shift knob
- front reading lights
- 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
- four-wheel independent suspension
- MacPherson strut front suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- double wishbone rear suspension
- 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
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- 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
- front fog/driving 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
- 6 total speakers
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- radio data system
- diversity antenna
3 interiors
- Black
- Gray
- Platinum
8 factory paints
- Camellia Red Pearl
- Sage Green Metallic
- Satin White Pearl
- Marine Blue Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Obsidian Black Pearl
- Deep Cherry Pearl
- Dark Gray Metallic
Safety and recalls
12 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2013 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 Limited PZEV.
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$21,995$5,000 less8 colors · starting MSRP
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