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2023 Subaru Forester Base
SUV · 182 hp · 29 mpg combined
Sticker from
$26,395Factory MSRP, base configuration
Dealers ask
$23,915Median across 149 listings
Below sticker
$2,480The MSRP, minus the median
Market
Dealers are asking $2,480 under sticker.
That is the median across 149 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 32 days.
Sticker$26,395
Dealers ask$23,915
−$2,480
149 listings32 days median on the lot
Own one? That is the asking price on other people's. Yours is a different number.
Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking40 factory options, from $52 to $1,128.
Popular Package #3$1,128
Popular Package #1$1,107
Popular Package #2$1,027
Exterior & Interior Auto Dimming Mirror$681
Trailer Hitch$635
Optional Package$625
Sport Grille$425
Cargo Separator$421
Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass and Homelink$403
Remote Engine Starter - Key Start$394
Fog Light Kit$378
Body Side Molding - Cascade Green Metallic$307
Body Side Molding - Horizon Blue Pearl$307
Body Side Molding - Magnetite Grey Metallic$307
Body Side Molding - Crystal White Pearl$307
Wheel Lug Nut and Lock Set - Black$284
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Light$278
Crossbar Set - Fixed$252
Crossbar Set - Aero$252
Footwell Illumination Kit$230
Cargo Cover$227
USB Charging Ports$210
Splash Guards$196
Door Edge Guards - Horizon Blue Pearl$185
Door Edge Guards - Cascade Green Metallic$185
Door Edge Guards - Magnetite Grey Metallic$185
Door Edge Guards - Crystal White Pearl$185
Rear Bumper Cover$162
Rear Seat Back Protector$153
Alaska Destination Charge$150
Side Sill Plates - Front$142
Door Scuff Protector$136
All-Weather Floor Liners$132
Cargo Tray$132
Cargo Sidewall Protector$105
Wheel Locks - Alloy$101
Tweeter Kit$100
Sunshade - Windshield$76
Cargo Net$52
Standard Model—
Which Forester is right for you?
Six trims, $26,395 to $36,795. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,300, from Base to Premium.
The numbers.
Two configurations: 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
3,454 lbsCurb weight
1,500 lbsMax towing
108 standard items.
Four groups, sized by how much is in each.
- steel wheels
- full wheel covers
- 17 x 7.0 in. wheels
- All season tires
- 225/60R 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
- 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
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Center limited slip differential
- four-wheel independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and cruise 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
- Single zone front climate control
- interior air filtration
- trip computer
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- 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
- 1 one-touch power windows
- remote keyless power door locks
- Heated mirrors
- lane departure warning accident avoidance system
- Lane keep assist
- 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
- Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
- Emergency braking assist
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- LED headlamp
- adaptive headlights
- 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
- 6.5" infotainment display size
- AM/FM stereo
- 4 total speakers
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 4 months of provided satellite radio service
1 interior
- Gray
Cloth.
4 factory paints
- Horizon Blue Pearl
- Magnetite Gray Metallic
- Cascade Green Silica
- Crystal White Pearl
Safety and recalls
1 recall campaign on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2023 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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