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2024 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)$26,895$34,720
Overall height67.5 in68.9 in
Overall width71.5 in72.2 in
Front suspension typeMacPherson struts, lower L-arms, coil springs, stabilizer barMacPherson struts, lower L-arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar (Wilderness-spec raised)
Rear suspension typeDouble wishbone, coil springs, stabilizer barDouble wishbone, coil springs, stabilizer bar (Wilderness-spec raised)
Tire size225/60R17 99HYokohama Geolandar A/T 225/60R17 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, 10-way power driver's seat with power lumbar support, 180-degree Front View Monitor, 8-speed manual shift mode for Lineartronic CVT (Wilderness), All-weather floor mats, Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (adds Automatic Emergency Steering to EyeSight), Cargo area cover, Cargo area tray, Dark tint privacy glass, Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, Dual-function X-MODE with low speed/low ratio gradient control (Wilderness), Exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals, External air-cooled oil cooler (Wilderness), Heated exterior mirrors, Heated front seats, High-grade Multi-function Display, 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) - Wilderness, One-touch folding rear seatback, Panoramic power moonroof, Power rear gate with automatic close and height memory, Raised ladder type roof rails with tie-down points, Raised ladder type roof rails with tie-down points (available on Base, standard on Premium and above), Rear center console storage tray, Rear differential oil temperature sensor (Wilderness), Rear seat climate control outlets, Reclining rear seatback, StarTex water-resistant trimmed upholstery with copper stitching (Wilderness), Steering wheel paddle-shift control for CVT, Wilderness-exclusive raised ladder-type roof rails with anodized copper mounts (800 lb static capacity), Windshield wiper de-icer, 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

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
Connected services trial (premium tier)6 months
Connected services trial (standard tier)36 months

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), 2.5-liter, aluminum cylinder block and heads, direct fuel injection
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)$34,720

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 struts, lower L-arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar (Wilderness-spec raised)
Rear suspension typeDouble wishbone, coil springs, stabilizer bar (Wilderness-spec raised)

Tires

Tire sizeYokohama Geolandar A/T 225/60R17 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

Safety21 std · 1 opt

  • Front seat side pelvis/torso airbags
  • Side curtain airbags with rollover sensor
  • Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbags
  • Trailer Stability Assist
  • 180-degree Front View Monitor
  • 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS

Infotainment3 std · 3 opt

  • SUBARU STARLINK Connected Services Safety Plus and Safety and Security Plus packages
  • Steering wheel audio and Bluetooth control switches
  • Steering wheel paddle-shift control for CVT
  • Harman Kardon 9-speaker premium audio with 576-watt equivalent amp optional
  • STARLINK 8.0-inch Multimedia Plus system (8-inch touchscreen, voice-activated controls, Bluetooth hands-free text messaging) optional
  • SUBARU STARLINK 8.0-inch Multimedia Navigation System (optional for Wilderness) optional

Convenience2 std · 0 opt

  • Keyless Access with Push-Button Start and PIN Code Access
  • Power rear gate with automatic close and height memory

Climate2 std · 0 opt

  • Automatic climate control system
  • Rear seat climate control outlets

Seating6 std · 0 opt

  • 10-way power driver's seat with power lumbar support
  • Heated front seats
  • One-touch folding rear seatback
  • Rear seatback with 60/40 split fold down
  • Reclining rear seatback
  • StarTex water-resistant trimmed upholstery with copper stitching (Wilderness)

Interior9 std · 0 opt

  • All-weather floor mats
  • High-grade Multi-function Display
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Rear center console storage tray
  • Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
  • Carpeted floor mats

Exterior10 std · 0 opt

  • Panoramic power moonroof
  • Power exterior mirrors, foldable
  • Active Grille Shutters in front bumper
  • Dark tint privacy glass
  • Exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals
  • Heated exterior mirrors

Powertrain8 std · 0 opt

  • Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive: Active Torque Split AWD
  • 8-speed manual shift mode for Lineartronic CVT (Wilderness)
  • Active Torque Vectoring
  • Auto Start-Stop fuel efficiency improvement technology
  • External air-cooled oil cooler (Wilderness)
  • Lower differential ratios (4.11:1 vs. 3.70:1 for other Forester models) - Wilderness

Cargo5 std · 0 opt

  • Cargo area cover
  • Cargo area tray
  • Raised ladder type roof rails with tie-down points
  • Raised ladder type roof rails with tie-down points (available on Base, standard on Premium and above)
  • Wilderness-exclusive raised ladder-type roof rails with anodized copper mounts (800 lb static capacity)

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 Wilderness

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness?

The manufacturer lists $34,720 for the 2024 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 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness add over the Base?

Against the Base, 37 features become standard that the Base does not and 22 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.