DOHC 4-cyl. horizontally opposed (BOXER), 2.5-liter, aluminum cylinder block and heads, direct fuel injection
Valve configuration
DOHC
Engine Output
Horsepower
182 hp
Torque
176 lb-ft
Fuel Economy
MPG (city)
26 mpg
MPG (combined)
29 mpg
MPG (highway)
33 mpg
Fuel System
Minimum recommended octane
87
Fuel tank capacity
16.6 gal
Headroom
Front headroom
41.2 in
Second-row headroom
39.6 in
Legroom
Front legroom
43.3 in
Second-row legroom
39.4 in
Pricing
Base MSRP (excludes destination)
$26,895
Seating
Passenger seating capacity
5
Shoulder Room
Front shoulder room
58.1 in
Second-row shoulder room
57.2 in
Steering
Steering type
Electric Power Assisted rack-and-pinion
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)
35.4 ft
Suspension
Front suspension type
MacPherson struts, lower L-arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear suspension type
Double wishbone, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Tires
Tire size
225/60R17 99H
Transmission
Final drive ratio
3.7
Transmission type
cvt
Weights
Curb weight (maximum)
3454 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)
3454 lbs
Wheels
Wheel diameter
17 in
Wheel material
steel
Wheel width
7 in
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kit
Safety16 std · 0 opt
Front seat side pelvis/torso airbags
Side curtain airbags with rollover sensor
Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbags
Trailer Stability Assist
4-wheel disc brakes with ABS
Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH)
Driver's knee airbag
Electronic Parking Brake
EyeSight Driver Assist Technology (Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering, Pre-Collision Braking, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, Lane Departure and Sway Warning, Lead Vehicle Start Alert, Lane Departure Prevention)
LED headlights (low and high beams) with Steering Responsive Headlights and High Beam Assist
Rear Seat Reminder
Rear vision camera
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) with electronic traction control (TCS)
Remote keyless entry / security system and engine immobilizer
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with pressure display for individual tires and automatic individual wheel I.D. registration
Infotainment3 std · 0 opt
STARLINK 6.5-inch Multimedia system (4-speaker, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth)
SUBARU STARLINK Connected Services Safety Plus and Safety and Security Plus packages
Steering wheel audio and Bluetooth control switches
Climate1 std · 0 opt
Automatic climate control system
Seating1 std · 0 opt
Rear seatback with 60/40 split fold down
Interior3 std · 0 opt
Carpeted floor mats
Front seatback pocket (passenger side)
Overhead console with dual LED map lights with off-delay; shower light and sunglasses holder
Exterior3 std · 0 opt
Power exterior mirrors, foldable
Active Grille Shutters in front bumper
Sound insulation windshield
Powertrain4 std · 0 opt
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive: Active Torque Split AWD
Active Torque Vectoring
Auto Start-Stop fuel efficiency improvement technology
SI-DRIVE Engine Performance Management with Intelligent and Sport modes
Cargo0 std · 2 opt
Raised ladder type roof rails with tie-down pointsoptional
Raised ladder type roof rails with tie-down points (available on Base, standard on Premium and above)optional
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2024 Forester. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Base
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits
How much is the 2024 Subaru Forester Base?
The manufacturer lists $26,895 for the 2024 Subaru Forester Base. It is the cheapest trim of this model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.