Which 2024 Subaru Forester trim should you buy?
$26,895 to $37,195. 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 14 features made standard.
Premium $30,095
+$3,200 over the Base AWD.
Standard here, not on the Base AWD: 10-way power driver's seat with power lumbar support, Cargo area cover, Dark tint privacy glass, Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, Heated exterior mirrors, Heated front seats, Hill Descent Control, Keyless Access with Push-Button Start and PIN Code Access, LED fog lights, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Panoramic power moonroof, Raised ladder type roof rails with tie-down points (available on Base, standard on Premium and above), Rear center console storage tray, Rear seat climate control outlets and 4 more
Cargo (2nd row) 28.9 cu-ft → 26.9 cu-ft
Sport $31,665
+$1,570 over the Premium AWD.
Standard here, not on the Premium AWD: 7-speed manual shift mode and steering wheel paddle-shift control for CVT, Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (adds Automatic Emergency Steering to EyeSight), Exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals, High-grade Multi-function Display, LED cargo area light with off-delay, 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, X-MODE with Hill Descent Control (dual function)
Wheels 17 in → 18 in
Limited $33,775
+$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, Reverse Automatic Braking, STARLINK 8.0-inch Multimedia Plus system (8-inch touchscreen, voice-activated controls, Bluetooth hands-free text messaging), X-MODE with Hill Descent Control (dual function) - Limited and Touring
Wilderness $34,720
+$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 (Wilderness), All-weather floor mats, Automatic climate control system, Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (adds Automatic Emergency Steering to EyeSight), Cargo area tray, Dual-function X-MODE with low speed/low ratio gradient control (Wilderness), External air-cooled oil cooler (Wilderness), Lower differential ratios (4.11:1 vs. 3.70:1 for other Forester models) - Wilderness, Rear differential oil temperature sensor (Wilderness), StarTex water-resistant trimmed upholstery with copper stitching (Wilderness), Wilderness-exclusive raised ladder-type roof rails with anodized copper mounts (800 lb static capacity), X-MODE with Hill Descent Control (dual function), Yokohama Geolandar A/T 225/60R17 all-terrain raised white letter tires with matching full-size spare
MPG comb 29 mpg → 26 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 17 in
Touring $37,195
+$2,475 over the Wilderness AWD.
Standard here, not on the Wilderness AWD: 10-way power driver's seat with 2-position memory (includes power lumbar support), 7-speed manual shift mode and steering wheel paddle-shift control for CVT, 8-way power front passenger seat, Chrome exterior door handles, DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System (features HVAC Hand Gesture Set Temperature Adjustment), Dual-zone automatic climate control with voice controls, Exterior mirrors: passenger has automatic tilt-down in reverse, Gloss black exterior B- and C-pillar trim, Harman Kardon 9-speaker premium audio with 576-watt equivalent amp, Heated outboard rear seats, Heated steering wheel, Leather-wrapped shifter handle, Perforated leather-trimmed upholstery, Reverse Automatic Braking 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 2024 Subaru Forester trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2024 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 14 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 2024 Subaru Forester trims cost?
6 trims, from $26,895 for the Base AWD to $37,195 for the Touring AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.