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2013 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium PZEV, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2013 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium PZEV

SUV · 170 hp · 23 mpg combined

Sticker from
$24,295Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

79 factory options, from $9 to $1,095.

All-Weather Package + TomTom Navigation System$1,095
Illumination Package #1$665
Illumination Package #2$665
Popular Package #2$606
Rugged Package #1$600
All-Weather Plus Package$600
Popular Package #3$552
Popular Package #1$512
All-Weather Package$500
Trailer Hitch - US and Canada$469
Remote Engine Starter Kit$459
Wheel Arch Molding Kit$457
Audio Media Package #1$424
Sage Green Metallic Spoiler$386
Deep Cherry Pearl Spoiler$386
Ice Silver Metallic Spoiler$386
Reverse Assist Sensors$381
Dog Guard/Compartment Separator$379
Fog Lamp Kit$370
Cross Bar Set - Round 48"$360
Short Throw Shifter$356
110 Power Outlet Kit - Platinum Interior$339
110 Power Outlet Kit - Black Interior$339
Front Bumper Underguard$333
Subwoofer Kit$315
Obsidian Black Pearl Sport Mesh Grille Kit$314
Dark Gray Metallic Sport Mesh Grille Kit$314
Deep Cherry Pearl Sport Mesh Grille Kit$314
Marine Blue Pearl Sport Mesh Grille Kit$314
Camellia Red Pearl Sport Mesh Grille Kit$314
Sage Green Metallic Sport Mesh Grille Kit$314
Ice Silver Metallic Sport Mesh Grille Kit$314
Auto-Dim Mirror w/Compass and Homelink$292
Deep Cherry Pearl Body Side Molding Kit$252
Marine Blue Pearl Body Side Molding Kit$252
Satin White Pearl Body Side Molding Kit$252
Obsidian Black Pearl Body Side Molding Kit$252
Sage Green Metallic Body Side Molding Kit$252
Ice Silver Metallic Body Side Molding Kit$252
Camellia Red 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
STi Shift Knob 5MT Leather and Aluminum$182
STi Metal Pedal Kit - M/T$178
Luggage Compartment Cover$166
Alaska Delivery Charge$150
Splash Guard Kit$147
Security System Shock Sensor, Individual$115
Tweeter Kit$109
Tail Pipe Cover - Dual Exhaust$102
Hood Protector Kit$101
Plus Package$100
STi Shift Knob 5MT Black Durazon$92
Rear Bumper Cover$92
Interior Illumination Kit - Blue$90
Interior Illumination Kit - Red$90
Cargo Net Side$87
Sunshade$76
Cargo Tray Black$75
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.

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

124 standard items.

Four groups, sized by how much is in each.

3 interiors

  • Black
  • Platinum
  • Gray

8 factory paints

  • Obsidian Black Pearl
  • Satin White Pearl
  • Dark Gray Metallic
  • Ice Silver Metallic
  • Camellia Red Pearl
  • Deep Cherry Pearl
  • Sage Green Metallic
  • Marine Blue Pearl

Safety and recalls

12 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall4out of 5 stars
Frontal4out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

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
Sold1 yr2 yr3 yr4 yr5 yr
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