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2026 Subaru Forester Sport

SUV · 180 hp · 28 mpg combined

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$36,105Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

180 hp28 mpg combinedAWD

Good

Standard all-wheel drive
EPA-estimated 28 mpg combined
Standard extended moonroof
Wireless smartphone integration
27.5 cu ft cargo

Watch for

4-way manual passenger seat
180 hp versus hybrids' 194

The 2026 Subaru Forester Sport is a 5-seat gas SUV with an MSRP of $36,105.

Its 2.5L 4-cylinder engine produces 180 hp and works with a continuously variable-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 28 mpg combined, while cargo capacity is 27.5 cu ft.

Standard cabin features include an 11.6-inch infotainment display, Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, a 6-speaker stereo and a power glass extended moonroof. The front seats have leatherette upholstery and multi-level heating. The driver gets 8-way power adjustment and power-adjustable lumbar support, while the passenger seat has 4-way manual adjustment. Rear seats recline and have a split-folding seatback.

Driver-assistance equipment includes adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind spot and lane departure warnings, rear cross traffic alert, a pre-collision safety system and a rear view camera. LED adaptive headlights, dual-zone front climate control, heated mirrors and keyless ignition are also standard.

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46 factory options, from $45 to $1,700.

Sport Onyx Edition Package$1,700

Optional Package$1,700

Sport Plus Package$1,170

Sport Package$836

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 - Sapphire Blue Pearl$341

Body Side Molding - Crystal White Pearl$341

Body Side Molding - Crystal Black Silica$341

Body Side Molding - Magnetite Grey Metallic$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 - Magnetite Grey Metallic$192

Door Edge Guards - Crystal White Pearl$192

Door Edge Guards - Crystal Black Silica$192

Door Edge Guards - Sapphire Blue Pearl$192

Door Edge Guards - River Rock Pearl$192

Rear Bumper Cover$187

Cargo Tray$156

Rear Seat Back Protector$156

Side Sill Plates - Front$155

Alaska Destination Charge$150

Cargo Net$127

Sunshade - 2nd Row$127

Exterior Graphics - Rear Gate$127

Cargo Sidewall Protector$113

Interior Accent Liner Kit - Bronze$113

Sunshade - Windshield$107

Wheel Locks - Alloy$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−$6,110Forester SUV180 hp $33,385−$2,720Premium180 hp $34,730−$1,375Premium Hybrid194 hp $36,105This trimSport180 hp $37,695+$1,590Limited180 hp $37,930+$1,825Sport Hybrid194 hp $38,385+$2,280Wilderness180 hp $38,995+$2,890Limited Hybrid194 hp $41,545+$5,440Touring Hybrid194 hp $41,595+$5,490Touring180 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

28mpgCombined · 25 city · 32 highway

AWDcontinuously variable-speed automatic

5Seats

27.5 cu ftCargo volume

3,611 lbsCurb weight

129 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

Black/Gray StarTex
Gray StarTex

Both leatherette.

5 factory paints

Magnetite Gray Metallic
Sapphire Blue Pearl
Crystal White Pearl
River Rock Pearl
Crystal Black Silica

Safety and recalls

3 recall campaigns on file.

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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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