Which 2023 Subaru Forester trim should you buy?
$26,495 to $36,795. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Subaru's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: Limited AWD → Wilderness AWD, +$945 for 13 features made standard.
Premium $29,695
+$3,200 over the Base AWD.
Standard here, not on the Base AWD: 10-way power driver's seat with power lumbar support, Auto-up/down driver's and front passenger's windows with pinch protection, Cargo area cover, Dark tint privacy glass, Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, Heated exterior mirrors (All-Weather Package), Heated front seats (All-Weather Package), High-grade Multi-function Display with color LCD, 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 steering wheel, Panoramic power moonroof and 6 more
Cargo (2nd row) 28.9 cu-ft → 26.9 cu-ft
Sport $31,265
+$1,570 over the Premium AWD.
Standard here, not on the Premium AWD: 7-speed manual shift mode for Lineartronic CVT, Automatic Emergency Steering (standard on models equipped with Blind-Spot Detection), Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Dual-function X-MODE (Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud modes), Exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals, LED rear gate light, Raised ladder type roof rails with tie-down points, SI-DRIVE with Sport Sharp mode, Stainless-steel tailpipe tip, Steering wheel paddle-shift control for CVT
Wheels 17 in → 18 in
Limited $33,375
+$2,110 over the Sport AWD.
Standard here, not on the Sport AWD: Dual-zone automatic climate control with voice controls, Leather-wrapped shifter handle, One-touch folding rear seatback, Perforated leather-trimmed upholstery, Power rear gate with automatic close and height memory
Wilderness $34,320
+$945 over the Limited AWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited AWD: 180-degree Front View Monitor, 8-speed manual shift mode for Lineartronic CVT, All-weather floor mats with Wilderness logo, Cargo area tray, Engine aerodynamic undercover insulator with aluminum-alloy skid plate, External air-cooled oil cooler, Lower differential ratios (4.11:1 vs. 3.70:1 for other Forester models), Rear differential oil temperature sensor, 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, StarTex® water-resistant seating surfaces, Steering wheel paddle-shift control for CVT, Wilderness-exclusive dual-function X-MODE with Low Speed / Low Ratio Gradient Control, Yokohama Geolandar A/T 225/60R17 all-terrain raised white letter tires with full-size spare
MPG comb 29 mpg → 26 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 17 in
Touring $36,795
+$2,475 over the Wilderness AWD.
Standard here, not on the Wilderness AWD: 7-speed manual shift mode for Lineartronic CVT, 8-way power front passenger seat, Chrome exterior door handles, DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System, Dual-function X-MODE (Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud modes), Dual-zone automatic climate control with voice controls, Exterior mirrors: Driver has two-position memory synchronized to driver's seat memory, Exterior mirrors: passenger has automatic tilt-down in reverse, Gloss black exterior B- and C-pillar trim, Harman Kardon® premium 9-speaker system, Heated rear seats, Heated steering wheel, LED rear gate light, Leather-wrapped shifter handle and 4 more
MPG comb 26 mpg → 29 mpg · Wheels 17 in → 18 in
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
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Common questions about the 2023 Subaru Forester trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2023 Subaru Forester trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the Limited AWD to the Wilderness AWD: $945 more for 13 features the press kit lists as standard on the Wilderness AWD and not on the Limited AWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2023 Subaru Forester trims cost?
6 trims, from $26,495 for the Base AWD to $36,795 for the Touring AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.