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2023 Subaru Forester

Limited AWD

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What the Limited adds over the Base (+$6,880)

SpecBaseLimited
Front brake diameter294.6 mm315.0 mm
Cargo volume behind 1st row74.2 cu-ft69.1 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row28.9 cu-ft26.9 cu-ft
Curb weight (maximum)3454 lbs3552 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3454 lbs3552 lbs
Front headroom41.2 in40.2 in
Second-row headroom39.6 in37.6 in
Base MSRP (excludes destination)$26,495$33,375
Overall height67.5 in68.1 in
Tire size225/60R17 99H225/55R18 98H
Total interior volume111.6 cu-ft107.6 cu-ft
Transmission typecvtmanual
Wheel diameter17 in18 in
Wheel materialsteelalloy

Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way power driver's seat with power lumbar support, 7-speed manual shift mode for Lineartronic CVT, Auto-up/down driver's and front passenger's windows with pinch protection, Automatic Emergency Steering (standard on models equipped with Blind-Spot Detection), Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Cargo area cover, Dark tint privacy glass, Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, Dual-function X-MODE (Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud modes), Dual-zone automatic climate control with voice controls, Exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals, Heated exterior mirrors (All-Weather Package), Heated front seats (All-Weather Package), High-grade Multi-function Display with color LCD, Hill Descent Control, Hill Descent Control, Keyless Access with Push-Button Start and PIN Code Access, LED cargo area light with off-delay, LED fog lights, Leather-wrapped shifter handle, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, One-touch folding rear seatback, Panoramic power moonroof, Perforated leather-trimmed upholstery, Power lumbar support, Power rear gate with automatic close and height memory, Raised ladder type roof rails with tie-down points, Rear seat climate control outlets, Reclining rear seatback, Stainless-steel tailpipe tip, Windshield wiper de-icer (All-Weather Package), X-MODE with Hill Descent Control

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter315.0 mm
Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake diameter284.5 mm
Rear brake typeventilated disc
Parking brake typeelectronic

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row69.1 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row26.9 cu-ft
Total interior volume107.6 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brandSUBARU STARLINK

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance8.7 in
Overall height68.1 in
Overall length182.7 in
Overall width71.5 in
Wheelbase105.1 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationnaturally aspirated
Cylinder count4
Engine displacement2498 cc
Fuel injection systemgdi mpi
Engine type (full description)DOHC 4-cyl. horizontally opposed (BOXER), aluminum cylinder block and cylinder heads, 2.5-liter
Valve configurationDOHC

Engine Output

Horsepower182 hp
Torque176 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)26 mpg
MPG (combined)29 mpg
MPG (highway)33 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane87
Fuel tank capacity16.6 gal

Headroom

Front headroom40.2 in
Second-row headroom37.6 in

Legroom

Front legroom43.3 in
Second-row legroom39.4 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)$33,375

Seating

Passenger seating capacity5

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room58.1 in
Second-row shoulder room57.2 in

Steering

Steering typeelectric power assisted rack-and-pinion
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)35.4 ft

Suspension

Front suspension typeMacPherson-type struts, lower L-arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear suspension typedouble wishbone, coil springs, stabilizer bar

Tires

Tire size225/55R18 98H

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.7
Transmission speeds7
Transmission typemanual

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)3552 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3552 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter18 in
Wheel materialalloy
Wheel width7 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety19 std · 1 opt

  • Front seat side pelvis/torso airbags
  • Rear vision camera
  • SRS: Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbags
  • Side curtain airbags with rollover sensor
  • Trailer Stability Assist
  • 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS

Infotainment2 std · 2 opt

  • SUBARU STARLINK® Connected Services Safety Plus and Security Plus packages
  • Steering wheel audio and vehicle control switches
  • Harman Kardon® premium 9-speaker system optional
  • STARLINK 8.0-inch Multimedia Plus system with 8-inch high-resolution touchscreen, voice-activated controls, Near Field Communications and Bluetooth hands-free text messaging connectivity optional

Convenience5 std · 0 opt

  • Power rear gate with automatic close and height memory
  • Keyless Access with Push-Button Start and PIN Code Access
  • Auto-up/down driver's and front passenger's windows with pinch protection
  • 12-volt power outlets in dash, center console and cargo area
  • Power windows with driver's one-touch auto-up/auto-down with pinch protection

Climate3 std · 0 opt

  • Automatic climate control system
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control with voice controls
  • Rear seat climate control outlets

Seating7 std · 0 opt

  • 10-way power driver's seat with power lumbar support
  • Heated front seats (All-Weather Package)
  • One-touch folding rear seatback
  • Perforated leather-trimmed upholstery
  • Power lumbar support
  • Rear seatback with 60/40 split fold down

Interior7 std · 1 opt

  • Heated steering wheel optional
  • High-grade Multi-function Display with color LCD
  • Leather-wrapped shifter handle
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
  • Tilt and telescoping steering column

Exterior14 std · 0 opt

  • Panoramic power moonroof
  • LED headlights (low and high beams)
  • Power exterior mirrors, foldable
  • Active Grille Shutters in front bumper
  • Dark tint privacy glass
  • Exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals

Powertrain7 std · 0 opt

  • Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive: Active Torque Split AWD
  • X-MODE with Hill Descent Control
  • 7-speed manual shift mode for Lineartronic CVT
  • Active Torque Vectoring
  • Auto Start-Stop fuel efficiency improvement technology
  • Dual-function X-MODE (Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud modes)

Cargo1 std · 0 opt

  • Cargo area cover

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 Forester. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the Limited

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2023 Subaru Forester Limited?

The manufacturer lists $33,375 for the 2023 Subaru Forester Limited. That is $6,880 above the Base, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2023 Subaru Forester Limited add over the Base?

Against the Base, 32 features become standard that the Base does not and 14 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.