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2026 Subaru Forester Limited

SUV · 180 hp · 29 mpg combined

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$37,695Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

180 hp29 mpg combinedAWD

Good

Standard all-wheel drive
EPA-estimated 29 mpg combined
Leather front seats
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay

Watch for

180 hp versus hybrids' 194
27.5 cu ft cargo
Gas-only powertrain

The 2026 Subaru Forester Limited is a five-seat gas SUV with all-wheel drive and an EPA-estimated 29 mpg combined.

Its $37,695 MSRP includes a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine producing 180 hp and a continuously variable-speed automatic transmission. Cargo capacity is 27.5 cu ft.

Standard cabin equipment includes leather front seats, an 8-way power driver seat, an 8-way power passenger seat, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. An 11.6-inch infotainment display supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, while wireless charging and a 6-speaker stereo are also standard. A power glass extended moonroof adds an open-air feature.

Driver-assistance equipment includes adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, a pre-collision safety system and a rearview camera. Blind-spot and lane-departure warnings are standard. Available accessories include the $758 Trailer Hitch, $506 Crossbar Set - Aero and $207 All-Weather Floor Liners. This model year has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.

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53 factory options, from $45 to $1,600.

Optional Package$1,600

Premium/Limited Package$1,105

Limited Package$1,071

Exterior and Interior Auto Dimming Mirrors$791

Trailer Hitch$758

Accessory Grille$703

Cargo Separator$527

Crossbar Set - Aero$506

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass and Homelink$447

Side Sill Plates - Illuminated$352

Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Light$344

Body Side Molding - Ice Silver Metallic$341

Body Side Molding - Dark Mahogany Pearl$341

Body Side Molding - Crystal White Pearl$341

Body Side Molding - Magnetite Grey Metallic$341

Body Side Molding - Daybreak Blue Pearl$341

Body Side Molding - Autumn Green Metallic$341

Body Side Molding - Crimson Red Pearl$341

Body Side Molding - Crystal Black Silica$341

Body Side Molding - River Rock Pearl$341

Wheel Lug Nut and Lock Set - Black$299

Door Projector Lights$287

Exterior Graphics - Side$281

Footwell Illumination Kit$208

All-Weather Floor Liners$207

Splash Guards$202

Door Edge Guards - Crystal Black Silica$192

Door Edge Guards - Autumn Green Metallic$192

Door Edge Guards - Ice Silver Metallic$192

Door Edge Guards - Crystal White Pearl$192

Door Edge Guards - Magnetite Grey Metallic$192

Door Edge Guards - Dark Mahogany Pearl$192

Door Edge Guards - River Rock Pearl$192

Door Edge Guards - Daybreak Blue Pearl$192

Door Edge Guards - Crimson Red Pearl$192

Rear Bumper Cover$187

Rear Seat Back Protector$156

Cargo Tray$156

Side Sill Plates - Front$155

Alaska Destination Charge$150

Exterior Graphics - Rear Gate$127

Cargo Net$127

Sunshade - 2nd Row$127

Cargo Sidewall Protector$113

Interior Accent Liner Kit - Gray$113

Wheel Locks - Alloy$107

Sunshade - Windshield$107

Center Console Tray$92

USB Charging Cable Set$87

LED Upgrade$79

First Aid Kit$47

Utility Hook (2-Pack)$45

Standard Model$0

Which Forester is right for you?

Ten trims, $29,995 to $41,595. Tap one to open it.

$29,995−$7,700Forester SUV180 hp $33,385−$4,310Premium180 hp $34,730−$2,965Premium Hybrid194 hp $36,105−$1,590Sport180 hp $37,695This trimLimited180 hp $37,930+$235Sport Hybrid194 hp $38,385+$690Wilderness180 hp $38,995+$1,300Limited Hybrid194 hp $41,545+$3,850Touring Hybrid194 hp $41,595+$3,900Touring180 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,390, from Forester SUV to Premium.

The numbers.

One configuration: all-wheel drive, continuously variable automatic.

180hp2.5L four-cylinder

178lb-ftTorque

29mpgCombined · 26 city · 33 highway

AWDcontinuously variable-speed automatic

5Seats

27.5 cu ftCargo volume

3,613 lbsCurb weight

131 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

Black
Gray

Both leather.

9 factory paints

Magnetite Gray Metallic
Autumn Green Metallic
Crystal White Pearl
River Rock Pearl
Crystal Black Silica
Dark Mahogany Pearl
Crimson Red Pearl
Ice Silver Metallic
Daybreak Blue Pearl

8 of the 9 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

3 recall campaigns on file.

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Overall—Not rated

Frontal—Not rated

Side—Not rated

Rollover—Not rated

NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 Forester. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

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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