2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i PZEV
SUV · 170 hp · 25–27 mpg combined
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$22,395Factory 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 tracking48 factory options, from $50 to $864.
Rugged Package #3$864
Popular Package #2$681
Trailer Hitch$607
Popular Package #1$606
Protection Package #1$596
Mirror w/Homelink & Approach Lighting$521
Sport Grille Gunmetal Trim$462
Interior & Exterior Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Approach Lighting$446
Cross Bar Set - Fixed (Carrier Base)$434
110 Power Outlet Kit$406
Fog Lamp Kit - Gray Interior$378
Fog Lamp Kit - Black Interior$378
Compartment Separator$367
Speaker Kit$299
Auto-Dim Mirror w/Compass and Homelink$285
Bumper Underguard Rear$276
Jasmine Green Body Side Molding Kit$262
Quartz Blue Pearl Body Side Molding Kit$262
Dark Gray Metallic Body Side Molding Kit$262
Ice Silver Metallic Body Side Molding Kit$262
Crystal White Pearl Body Side Molding Kit$262
Burnished Bronze Body Side Molding Kit$262
Venetian Red Body Side Molding Kit$262
Crystal Black Silica Body Side Molding Kit$262
Auto-Dim Mirror Compass$210
Footwell Illumination Kit - Blue$199
Footwell Illumination Kit - Red$199
Security System Shock Sensor$196
STI Pedal Pad Kit - MT$190
STi Shift Knob 6M/T - Leather & Aluminum$184
Bumper Underguard Front$179
Luggage Compartment Cover (Manual Rear Gate)$172
Splash Guard Kit$162
Tweeter Kit$147
Shift Knob 6MT Leather$132
Rear Bumper Cover$96
STi Duracon Shift Knob 6MT$93
Rear Seat Back Protector$90
Sunshade$76
Wheel Locks (Steel Wheels)$76
All-Weather Floor Mats$76
Cargo Tray$75
Cargo Net Side$72
Cargo Net Vertical$67
Cargo Net Seat Back$64
Tail Pipe Cover - Single$53
Front Side Sill Plate$50
Standard Model - 2.5i—
Which Forester is right for you?
Six trims, $22,395 to $33,795. Tap one to open it.
2.5i PZEV170 hp2.5i Premium PZEV170 hp2.5i Limited PZEV170 hp2.0XT Premium250 hp2.5i Touring PZEV170 hp2.0XT Touring250 hp
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,500, from 2.5i Premium PZEV to 2.5i Limited PZEV.
The numbers.
Two configurations: all-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or continuously variable automatic.
170hp2.5L four-cylinder
174lb-ftTorque
25–27mpgCombined · 22–24 city · 29–32 highway
AWD6-speed manual / continuously variable-speed automatic
5Seats
34.4 cu ftCargo volume
3,296–3,366 lbsCurb weight
1,500 lbsMax towing
99 standard items.
Four groups, sized by how much is in each.
- 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
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- EPA interior volume
- 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
- four-wheel independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Center locking differential
- steel wheels
- partial wheel covers
- 17 x 7.0 in. wheels
- All season tires
- 225/60R H tires
- temporary spare tire
- inside mounted spare tire
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear view camera
- cruise control
- front and rear cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- Single zone front air conditioning
- interior air filtration
- Dual vanity mirrors
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- 1 one-touch power windows
- remote keyless power door locks
- Heated mirrors
- 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
- 4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- height adjustable passenger seat
- trip computer
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- post-collision safety system
- 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
- tire pressure monitoring
- auto delay off headlamps
- daytime running lights
- 2 front headrests
- Front multi-adjustable headrests
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- 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
2 interiors
- Gray
- Black
Both cloth.
8 factory paints
- Venetian Red Pearl
- Crystal White Pearl
- Quartz Blue Pearl
- Burnished Bronze Metallic
- Jasmine Green Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
- Dark Gray Metallic
- Ice Silver Metallic
1 of the 8 are shown on the car at the top.
Safety and recalls
3 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2016 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 2.5i PZEV.
2017 Forester 2.5i PZEV
$22,595$200 more8 colors · starting MSRP2015 Forester 2.5i PZEV
$22,195$200 less8 colors · starting MSRP2018 Forester 2.5i
$22,795$400 more7 colors · starting MSRPStarting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.