SiriusXM and SiriusXM Travel Link® (4-months free trial)
Steering wheel audio and Bluetooth® control switches
Subaru dual 7.0-inch Multimedia System with 4-speaker audio system
Convenience2 std · 0 opt
12-volt power outlets in center console and cargo area
Power windows with driver's one-touch auto-up/auto-down with pinch protection
Climate1 std · 0 opt
Dual-zone automatic climate control system with voice control and air filtration system
Seating3 std · 0 opt
Rear seatback with 60/40 split fold down
6-way manual driver seat with height adjuster
Upholstery: hexagonal patterned cloth with blue stitching
Interior7 std · 0 opt
Day/night rear-view mirror
Tilt and telescoping steering column
Cargo area LED light with off-delay
Carpeted floor mats
Front seatback pocket
Overhead console with dual LED map lights with off-delay
Overhead console with sunglasses holder
Exterior5 std · 0 opt
Power exterior mirrors, foldable
Active Grille Shutters in front bumper
LED headlights (low and high beams) with automatic height adjustment, Steering Responsive Headlights and High Beam Assist
Roof rails: raised ladder type with tie-down points
Sound insulation windshield
Powertrain4 std · 0 opt
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
Active Torque Vectoring
Auto Start-Stop fuel efficiency improvement technology
SI-DRIVE Engine Performance Management
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Forester. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
The cheapest ownership win
Insurers price the 2026 Forester very differently, and the gap between the best and worst quote on the same car and driver is usually larger than any option you are weighing on this page.
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Common questions about the Base
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits
How much is the 2026 Subaru Forester Base?
The manufacturer lists $29,995 for the 2026 Subaru Forester Base. It is the cheapest trim of this model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.