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2023 Subaru Forester Wilderness
SUV · 182 hp · 26 mpg combined
Sticker from
$34,320Factory MSRP, base configuration
Dealers ask
$29,161Median across 357 listings
Below sticker
$5,159The MSRP, minus the median
Market
Dealers are asking $5,159 under sticker.
That is the median across 357 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 35 days.
Sticker$34,320
Dealers ask$29,161
−$5,159
357 listings35 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 tracking32 factory options, from $52 to $1,850.
Optional Package$1,850
Wilderness Package$1,109
Exterior & Interior Auto Dimming Mirror$681
Trailer Hitch$635
Cargo Separator$421
Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass and Homelink$403
Body Side Molding - Crystal Black Silica$307
Body Side Molding - Ice Silver Metallic$307
Body Side Molding - Crystal White Pearl$307
Body Side Molding - Magnetite Grey Metallic$307
Body Side Molding - Geyser Blue$307
Body Side Molding - Autumn Green Metallic$307
Wheel Lug Nut and Lock Set - Black$284
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Light$278
Footwell Illumination Kit$230
Door Edge Guards - Wilderness - Crystal White Pearl$185
Door Edge Guards - Wilderness - Autumn Green Metallic$185
Splash Guards - Wilderness$185
Door Edge Guards - Wilderness - Geyser Blue$185
Door Edge Guards - Wilderness - Crystal Black Silica$185
Door Edge Guards - Wilderness - Ice Silver Metallic$185
Rear Bumper Cover$162
Rear Seat Back Protector - Wilderness$161
Alaska Destination Charge$150
Side Sill Plates$144
Door Scuff Protector - Wilderness$136
Cargo Sidewall Protector$105
Wheel Locks - Alloy$101
Carpeted Floor Mats - Wilderness$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.
One configuration: all-wheel drive, continuously variable automatic.
182hp2.5L four-cylinder
176lb-ftTorque
26mpgCombined · 25 city · 28 highway
AWDcontinuously variable-speed automatic
5Seats
26.9 cu ftCargo volume
3,620 lbsCurb weight
3,000 lbsMax towing
129 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- 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
- Single zone front climate control
- rear ventilation ducts
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- turn signal in mirrors
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leatherette
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- trip computer
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- reclining rear seats
- folding center armrest
- 2 one-touch power windows
- 1st row power glass extended moonroof
- hands-free entry
- Heated mirrors
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- painted alloy wheels
- 17 x 7.0 in. wheels
- All terrain tires
- 225/60R T tires
- fullsize matching spare tire
- inside mounted spare tire
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- direct injection
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Center limited slip differential
- descent control
- four-wheel independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- 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
- blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
- Lane keep assist
- Rear cross traffic 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
- 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
- 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
- 8.0" infotainment display size
- AM/FM stereo
- 6 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
- Emergency Service
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Vehicle Alarm notification
- Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance
- Hands-Free Calling
- Roadside Assistance
- Concierge Service
1 interior
- Gray StarTex
Leatherette.
6 factory paints
- Crystal White Pearl
- Geyser Blue
- Autumn Green Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Magnetite Gray Metallic
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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Other years of the Forester Wilderness.
2024 Forester Wilderness
$34,920$600 more22 colors · starting MSRP
2022 Forester Wilderness
$33,520$800 less6 colors · starting MSRP
2025 Forester Wilderness
$36,285$1,965 more10 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.