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2013 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Premium

SUV · 224 hp · 21 mpg combined

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$27,295Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Forester is right for you?

Six trims, $21,295 to $29,995. Tap one to open it.

$21,295−$6,0002.5X PZEV170 hp$24,295−$3,0002.5X Premium PZEV170 hp$26,995−$3002.5X Limited PZEV170 hp$27,295This trim2.5XT Premium224 hp$28,395+$1,1002.5X Touring PZEV170 hp$29,995+$2,7002.5XT 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.

224hp2.5L four-cylinder turbo
226lb-ftTorque
21mpgCombined · 19 city · 24 highway
AWD4-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
30.8 cu ftCargo volume
3,450 lbsCurb weight
2,400 lbsMax towing

Paint and trim.

3 interiors

  • Black
  • Gray
  • Platinum

8 factory paints

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

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

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Other years of the Forester 2.5XT Premium.

2014 Forester 2.5i PZEV

$21,995$5,300 less8 colors · starting MSRP

2012 Forester 2.5XT Premium

$27,095$200 less8 colors · starting MSRP

2015 Forester 2.5i PZEV

$22,195$5,100 less8 colors · starting MSRP

Pictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.