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2026 Subaru Forester

Limited AWD

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What the Limited adds over the Base (+$7,700)

SpecBaseLimited
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 lbs3613 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3510 lbs3613 lbs
Front headroom41.2 in40 in
Second-row headroom39.6 in37.7 in
Base MSRP (excludes destination)$29,995$37,695
Tire size225/60R17 99H225/55R18 98V
Total interior volume140.4 cu-ft134.1 cu-ft
Transmission typecvtmanual
Wheel diameter17 in18 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way power driver's seat adds 2-position memory (with power lumbar support), 10-way power driver's seat with power lumbar support, 10-way power driver's seat with power lumbar support, 12.3-inch full digital gauge cluster, 12.3-inch full digital gauge cluster: HYBRID design, 360-degree Surround View Monitor, 8-speed manual shift mode and steering wheel paddle-shift controls for Lineartronic® CVT, 8-way power front passenger seat, All-Weather Package with heated exterior mirrors, All-Weather Package with heated front seats, Auto-up/down driver and front passenger windows with pinch protection, Automatic Emergency Steering, Blind-Spot Detection with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Blind-Spot Detection with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Cargo area cover (retractable), Chrome interior door handles, Dark-tint rear privacy glass, DriverFocus® Driver Monitoring System, Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, EV Drive Mode, Emergency Lane Keep Assist, Front center console: wireless charger, Front turn signals: LED tube type with silver accents, Harman Kardon® 11-speaker audio system with subwoofer and 576-watt equivalent amplifier, Heated and ventilated front seats, Heated rear seat: outboard positions, Heated steering wheel, Illuminated glovebox, Keyless Access with Push-Button Start and PIN Code Access, LED fog lights, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Outside mirror turn signal indicators, Panoramic power moonroof, Perforated leather-trimmed upholstery with Ultrasuede® bolsters, Power exterior mirrors: passenger side auto tilt-down with reverse gear selection, Power rear gate with automatic close, height memory and hands-free foot activation sensor, Rear and side HYBRID chrome & black finish badging, Rear center console illuminated dual USB-A / USB-C charging ports, Rear center console storage tray, Rear seat climate control outlets

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 volume134.1 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brandMySubaru Companion
Connected services trial (standard tier)60 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. 2.5-liter horizontally opposed BOXER
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)$37,695

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 size225/55R18 98V

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.7
Transmission speeds8
Transmission typemanual

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)3613 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3613 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter18 in
Wheel materialalloy
Wheel width7 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety29 std · 0 opt

  • 360-degree Surround View Monitor
  • Blind-Spot Detection with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
  • Rear vision camera
  • SRS: Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbags
  • SRS: front seat side pelvis/torso airbags
  • SRS: side curtain airbags with rollover sensor

Infotainment18 std · 0 opt

  • Advanced Automatic Collision Notification
  • MySubaru Companion: SOS emergency assistance
  • MySubaru Companion+: Remote Engine Start w/ Remote Climate Control
  • MySubaru Companion+: Remote Lock & Unlock
  • Subaru Connected Services Wi-Fi hotspot
  • MySubaru Companion: Remote Vehicle Locator

Convenience4 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
  • Auto-up/down driver and front passenger windows with pinch protection
  • 12-volt power outlets in center console and cargo area

Climate2 std · 0 opt

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

Seating12 std · 0 opt

  • All-Weather Package with heated front seats
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Rear seatback with 60/40 split fold down
  • 10-way power driver's seat adds 2-position memory (with power lumbar support)
  • Heated rear seat: outboard positions
  • 10-way power driver's seat with power lumbar support

Interior15 std · 0 opt

  • Heated steering wheel
  • Smart Rear View Mirror
  • 12.3-inch full digital gauge cluster
  • 12.3-inch full digital gauge cluster: HYBRID design
  • Chrome interior door handles
  • Illuminated glovebox

Exterior16 std · 0 opt

  • Panoramic power moonroof
  • Power exterior mirrors, foldable
  • All-Weather Package with heated exterior mirrors
  • Dark-tint rear privacy glass
  • Front turn signals: LED tube type with silver accents
  • LED fog lights

Powertrain8 std · 0 opt

  • Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
  • X-MODE® with Hill Descent Control
  • Active Torque Vectoring
  • EV Drive Mode
  • Regenerative braking
  • SI-DRIVE Engine Performance Management

Cargo1 std · 0 opt

  • Cargo area cover (retractable)

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.

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Common questions about the Limited

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2026 Subaru Forester Limited?

The manufacturer lists $37,695 for the 2026 Subaru Forester Limited. That is $7,700 above the Base, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2026 Subaru Forester Limited add over the Base?

Against the Base, 58 features become standard that the Base does not and 11 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.