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2021 Subaru Forester Touring
SUV · 182 hp · 29 mpg combined
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$34,895Factory 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 tracking39 factory options, from $52 to $943.
Popular Package #2$943
Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror w/ Homelink & Approach Lighting$600
Trailer Hitch$499
Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror w/Approach Lighting$480
Cargo Separator$418
Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass and Homelink$365
Sport Grille - Chrome$339
Body Side Molding - Horizon Blue Pearl$279
Body Side Molding - Crystal White Pearl$279
Body Side Molding - Sepia Bronze Metallic$279
Body Side Molding - Ice Silver Metallic$279
Body Side Molding - Crimson Red Pearl$279
Body Side Molding - Jasper Green Metallic$279
Body Side Molding - Magnetite Grey Metallic$279
Body Side Molding - Crystal Black Silica$279
Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass$245
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Light$235
Footwell Illumination Kit$229
Crossbar Set - Aero$201
Splash Guards$175
Door Edge Guards - Crystal White Pearl$170
Door Edge Guards - Crystal Black Silica$170
Door Edge Guards - Sepia Bronze Metallic$170
Door Edge Guards - Crimson Red Pearl$170
Door Edge Guards - Jasper Green Metallic$170
Door Edge Guards - Horizon Blue Pearl$170
Door Edge Guards - Ice Silver Metallic$170
Door Edge Guards - Magnetite Grey Metallic$170
Wheel Lug Nut and Lock Set - Black$159
Rear Bumper Cover$159
Alaska Destination Charge$150
Side Sill Plates - Front$139
Door Scuff Protector$135
All-Weather Floor Liners$132
Rear Seat Back Protector$120
Wheel Locks - Alloy$82
Sunshade - Windshield$76
Cargo Net$52
Standard Model—
Which Forester is right for you?
Five trims, $24,795 to $34,895. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,500, from Limited to Touring.
The numbers.
One configuration: all-wheel drive, continuously variable automatic.
182hp2.5L four-cylinder
176lb-ftTorque
29mpgCombined · 26 city · 33 highway
AWDcontinuously variable-speed automatic
5Seats
28.9 cu ftCargo volume
3,589 lbsCurb weight
1,500 lbsMax towing
139 standard items.
Five 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
- 2 memorized driver seat settings
- 8-way power passenger seat
- height adjustable passenger seat
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- reclining rear seats
- folding center armrest
- multi-level heated
- 2 one-touch power windows
- 1st row power glass extended moonroof
- hands-free entry
- Reverse tilt passenger only provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
- Heated mirrors
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear view camera
- adaptive cruise control
- front and rear cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- leather steering wheel
- heated steering wheel
- Dual zone front climate control
- rear ventilation ducts
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- turn signal in mirrors
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- painted alloy wheels
- 18 x 7.0 in. wheels
- All season tires
- 225/60R H tires
- 225/55R H tires
- temporary spare tire
- inside mounted spare tire
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- direct injection
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Center limited slip differential
- descent control
- Length
- Overall width with mirrors
- 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
- blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
- Lane keep assist
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Driver attention alert
- pre-collision safety system
- 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
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- LED headlamp
- adaptive headlights
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 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
- harman/kardon premium brand speakers
- 576 watts stereo output
- 9 total speakers
- 1 subwoofer(s)
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- satellite radio w/real time traffic satellite radio
- 4 months of provided satellite radio service
- Emergency Service
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Vehicle Alarm notification
- Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance
- Hands-Free Calling
- Roadside Assistance
- Concierge Service
2 interiors
- Saddle Brown
- Black
Both leather.
8 factory paints
- Crimson Red Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Sepia Bronze Metallic
- Jasper Green Metallic
- Magnetite Gray Metallic
- Crystal White Pearl
- Horizon Blue Pearl
- Crystal Black Silica
Safety and recalls
No recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2021 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 Touring.
2022 Forester Touring
$35,995$1,100 more9 colors · starting MSRP
2020 Forester Touring
$34,595$300 less9 colors · starting MSRP
2023 Forester Touring
$36,795$1,900 more30 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.