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2023 Subaru Forester

Wilderness AWD

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What the Wilderness adds over the Base (+$7,825)

SpecBaseWilderness
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 lbs3620 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3454 lbs3620 lbs
Ground clearance8.7 in9.2 in
Front headroom41.2 in40.2 in
Second-row headroom39.6 in37.6 in
MPG (city)26 mpg25 mpg
MPG (combined)29 mpg26 mpg
MPG (highway)33 mpg28 mpg
Base MSRP (excludes destination)$26,495$34,320
Overall height67.5 in68.9 in
Overall width71.5 in72.2 in
Tire size225/60R17 99H225/60R17 99T
Total interior volume111.6 cu-ft107.6 cu-ft
Final drive ratio3.74.1
Transmission typecvtmanual
Wheel materialsteelalloy
Wheelbase105.1 in104.9 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way power driver's seat with power lumbar support, 180-degree Front View Monitor, 8-speed manual shift mode for Lineartronic CVT, All-weather floor mats with Wilderness logo, 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, Cargo area tray, Dark tint privacy glass, Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, Engine aerodynamic undercover insulator with aluminum-alloy skid plate, Exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals, External air-cooled oil cooler, 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 steering wheel, Lower differential ratios (4.11:1 vs. 3.70:1 for other Forester models), One-touch folding rear seatback, Panoramic power moonroof, Power lumbar support, Power rear gate with automatic close and height memory, Raised ladder type roof rails with tie-down points, Rear differential oil temperature sensor, Rear seat climate control outlets, Reclining rear seatback, 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, Windshield wiper de-icer (All-Weather Package), X-MODE with Hill Descent Control, Yokohama Geolandar A/T 225/60R17 all-terrain raised white letter tires with full-size spare

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 clearance9.2 in
Overall height68.9 in
Overall length182.7 in
Overall width72.2 in
Wheelbase104.9 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)25 mpg
MPG (combined)26 mpg
MPG (highway)28 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)$34,320

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 size225/60R17 99T

Transmission

Final drive ratio4.1
Transmission speeds8
Transmission typemanual

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)3620 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3620 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter17 in
Wheel materialalloy
Wheel width7 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety20 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
  • 180-degree Front View Monitor

Infotainment4 std · 2 opt

  • 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
  • SUBARU STARLINK® Connected Services Safety Plus and Security Plus packages
  • Steering wheel audio and vehicle control switches
  • Steering wheel paddle-shift control for CVT
  • Harman Kardon® premium 9-speaker system optional
  • SUBARU STARLINK® 8.0-inch Multimedia Navigation System with Harman Kardon® premium 9-speaker audio 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

Climate2 std · 0 opt

  • Automatic climate control system
  • 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
  • Power lumbar support
  • Rear seatback with 60/40 split fold down
  • Reclining rear seatback

Interior7 std · 0 opt

  • All-weather floor mats with Wilderness logo
  • High-grade Multi-function Display with color LCD
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
  • Tilt and telescoping steering column
  • Carpeted floor mats

Exterior15 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
  • Engine aerodynamic undercover insulator with aluminum-alloy skid plate

Powertrain10 std · 0 opt

  • Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive: Active Torque Split AWD
  • X-MODE with Hill Descent Control
  • 8-speed manual shift mode for Lineartronic CVT
  • Active Torque Vectoring
  • Auto Start-Stop fuel efficiency improvement technology
  • External air-cooled oil cooler

Cargo2 std · 0 opt

  • Cargo area cover
  • Cargo area tray

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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 Wilderness

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2023 Subaru Forester Wilderness?

The manufacturer lists $34,320 for the 2023 Subaru Forester Wilderness. That is $7,825 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 Wilderness add over the Base?

Against the Base, 39 features become standard that the Base does not and 20 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.