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2025 Subaru Forester

Sport AWD

Gas AWD MSRP $36,105Compare this trim against anything →

What the Sport adds over the Base (+$6,110)

SpecBaseSport
Cargo volume behind 1st row74.4 cu-ft69.1 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row29.6 cu-ft27.5 cu-ft
Curb weight (maximum)3510 lbs3611 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3510 lbs3611 lbs
Front headroom41.2 in40 in
Second-row headroom39.6 in37.7 in
Base MSRP (excludes destination)$29,995$36,105
Tire size225/60R17 99H235/50R19 99V
Total interior volume110.8 cu-ft106.6 cu-ft
Transmission typecvtmanual
Wheel diameter17 in19 in
Wheel width7 in7.5 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way power driver's seat adds 2-position memory (with power lumbar support); power exterior mirrors with two-position memory synchronized with driver's seat position memory, 10-way power driver's seat with power lumbar support, 12.3-inch Digital gauge cluster: HYBRID design, 19-inch alloy wheels with bronze finish; 235/50 R19 all-season tires, 360-degree Surround View Monitor, 8-way power front passenger seat, All-Weather Package with heated front seats, Automatic Emergency Steering (works with EyeSight and Blind-Spot Detection), Cargo area cover (retractable), Dark-tint rear privacy glass, Driver Assist Technology: Reverse Automatic Braking, Driver-Assist Technology: Automatic Emergency Steering and Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System with hand gesture set temperature adjustment, Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, EV Drive Mode, Front center console: dual USB-A / USB-C charge ports and wireless charger, Harman Kardon® 11-speaker audio system with subwoofer and 576-watt equivalent amplifier, Heated and ventilated front seats, Heated exterior mirrors, Heated rear seat: outboard positions, Heated steering wheel, Keyless Access with Push-Button Start and PIN Code Access; driver's and front passenger door and rear gate sensors, LED fog lights, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Panoramic power moonroof, Passenger side auto tilt-down with reverse gear selection, Power rear gate with automatic close, height memory and hands-free foot activation sensor, Power windows with auto up/down driver and front passenger with anti-pinch protection, Rear seat climate control outlets/vents, Rear seat fold down armrest with dual cup holders, Rear seatback release levers in cargo area, Reclining rear seatback, Regenerative braking, Roof rails: low-profile, gloss black finish, SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system with TomTom navigation software and What3Words functionality, SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system with 6-speaker audio system; wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SUBARU STARLINK Safety Plus (3-year free subscription); Safety Plus & Security Plus package (6-month free subscription) and Concierge package, SUBARU STARLINK Wi-Fi hotspot (requires active AT&T subscription), Smart Rear View Mirror, Upholstery: gray Sport StarTex® with brown stitching

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter315.0 mm
Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake diameter299.7 mm
Rear brake typeventilated disc
Parking brake typeelectronic

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row69.1 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row27.5 cu-ft
Total interior volume106.6 cu-ft

Connected Services

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

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance8.7 in
Overall height68.1 in
Overall length183.3 in
Overall width72 in
Wheelbase105.1 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
Valve configurationDOHC

Engine Output

Horsepower180 hp
Torque178 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)26 mpg
MPG (combined)29 mpg
MPG (highway)33 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane87
Fuel tank capacity16.6 gal

Headroom

Front headroom40 in
Second-row headroom37.7 in

Legroom

Front legroom43.3 in
Second-row legroom39.4 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)$36,105

Seating

Passenger seating capacity5

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room57.7 in
Second-row shoulder room56.7 in

Steering

Steering typeElectric Power Assisted rack-and-pinion (dual-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 size235/50R19 99V

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.7
Transmission speeds8
Transmission typemanual

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)3611 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3611 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter19 in
Wheel materialalloy
Wheel width7.5 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety21 std · 0 opt

  • 360-degree Surround View Monitor
  • Driver-Assist Technology: Automatic Emergency Steering and Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
  • Front seat side pelvis/torso airbags
  • Rear vision camera
  • SRS: Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbags
  • Side curtain airbags with rollover sensor

Infotainment7 std · 0 opt

  • SUBARU STARLINK Wi-Fi hotspot (requires active AT&T subscription)
  • Front center console: dual USB-A / USB-C charge ports and wireless charger
  • Harman Kardon® 11-speaker audio system with subwoofer and 576-watt equivalent amplifier
  • SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system with TomTom navigation software and What3Words functionality
  • SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system with 6-speaker audio system; wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • SUBARU STARLINK Safety Plus (3-year free subscription); Safety Plus & Security Plus package (6-month free subscription) and Concierge package

Convenience3 std · 0 opt

  • Power rear gate with automatic close, height memory and hands-free foot activation sensor
  • Keyless Access with Push-Button Start and PIN Code Access; driver's and front passenger door and rear gate sensors
  • Power windows with auto up/down driver and front passenger with anti-pinch protection

Climate2 std · 0 opt

  • Dual-zone automatic climate control system with voice control and air filtration system
  • Rear seat climate control outlets/vents

Seating11 std · 0 opt

  • 10-way power driver's seat with power lumbar support
  • All-Weather Package with heated front seats
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Rear seatback with 60/40 split fold down
  • Upholstery: gray Sport StarTex® with brown stitching
  • 10-way power driver's seat adds 2-position memory (with power lumbar support); power exterior mirrors with two-position memory synchronized with driver's seat position memory

Interior10 std · 0 opt

  • Heated steering wheel
  • Smart Rear View Mirror
  • 12.3-inch Digital gauge cluster: HYBRID design
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Day/night rear-view mirror
  • Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors

Exterior11 std · 0 opt

  • Panoramic power moonroof
  • Power exterior mirrors, foldable
  • 19-inch alloy wheels with bronze finish; 235/50 R19 all-season tires
  • Dark-tint rear privacy glass
  • Heated exterior mirrors
  • LED fog lights

Powertrain8 std · 0 opt

  • Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
  • X-MODE with Hill Descent Control (dual-function on Sport, Limited, Touring and all Hybrid trims)
  • Active Grille Shutters in front bumper
  • Auto Stop/Start fuel efficiency improvement technology
  • Dual-pinion Electric Power-Assisted Steering
  • EV Drive Mode

Cargo1 std · 0 opt

  • Cargo area cover (retractable)

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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 Forester. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the Sport

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2025 Subaru Forester Sport?

The manufacturer lists $36,105 for the 2025 Subaru Forester Sport. That is $6,110 above the Base, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2025 Subaru Forester Sport add over the Base?

Against the Base, 41 features become standard that the Base does not and 12 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.