Sport AWD
What the Sport adds over the Base (+$6,110)
| Spec | Base | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 74.4 cu-ft | 69.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 29.6 cu-ft | 27.5 cu-ft |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3510 lbs | 3611 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3510 lbs | 3611 lbs |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in | 40 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.6 in | 37.7 in |
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 29 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 33 mpg | 32 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $29,995 | $36,105 |
| Tire size | 225/60R17 99H | 235/50R19 99V |
| Total interior volume | 140.4 cu-ft | 134.1 cu-ft |
| Transmission type | cvt | manual |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 19 in |
| Wheel width | 7 in | 7.5 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: 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, 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, 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, Rear seat fold-down armrest with dual cup holders, Rear seatback release levers in cargo area, Reclining rear seatback
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 315.0 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 299.7 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | electronic |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 69.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 27.5 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 134.1 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | MySubaru Companion |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 60 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in |
| Overall height | 68.1 in |
| Overall length | 183.3 in |
| Overall width | 72 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2498 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | DOHC 4-cyl. 2.5-liter horizontally opposed BOXER |
| Valve configuration | DOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 180 hp |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 25 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 28 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 32 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 16.6 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.7 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 43.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.4 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $36,105 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57.7 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.7 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric Power Assisted rack-and-pinion (dual-pinion) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 35.4 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson-type struts, lower L-arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Double wishbone, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
Tires
| Tire size | 235/50R19 99V |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.7 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | manual |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3611 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3611 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety29 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
- Trailer Stability Assist
- 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS
- Auto Vehicle Hold
- Automatic Emergency Steering
- DriverFocus® Driver Monitoring System
- Electronic Parking Brake
- Emergency Lane Keep Assist
- EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology: Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering
- EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology: Lane Departure Prevention
- EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology: Lane Departure and Sway Warning
- EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology: Lead Vehicle Start Alert
- EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology: Pre-Collision Braking
- EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology: Pre-Collision Throttle Management
- Incline Start Assist
- LED headlights with High Beam Assist
- Rear Seat Reminder
- Reverse Automatic Braking
- SRS: driver's knee airbag
- Side curtain airbags with rollover sensor
- Vehicle Dynamics Control
- Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) with electronic traction control (TCS)
- Remote keyless entry / security system and engine immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System with pressure display for individual tires and automatic individual wheel I.D. registration
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
- 8-speed manual shift mode and steering wheel paddle-shift controls for Lineartronic® CVT
- Front center console: wireless charger
- HD Radio®
- Harman Kardon® 11-speaker audio system with subwoofer and 576-watt equivalent amplifier
- MySubaru Companion (5-year trial included)
- MySubaru Companion+ (subscription available) with Remote Lock & Unlock, Remote Engine Start, Speed Alert, Curfew Alert, Boundary Alert
- Rear center console illuminated dual USB-A / USB-C charging ports
- SiriusXM and SiriusXM Travel Link® (4-months free trial)
- Steering wheel audio and Bluetooth® control switches
- Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus System with 6-speaker audio system
- Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia System with Navigation
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
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
- 8-way power front passenger seat
- Perforated leather-trimmed upholstery with Ultrasuede® bolsters
- Rear seatback release levers in cargo area
- Reclining rear seatback
- Upholstery: gray Sport StarTex® with brown stitching
- Rear seat fold-down armrest with dual cup holders
Interior14 std · 0 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- Smart Rear View Mirror
- 12.3-inch full digital gauge cluster: HYBRID design
- Chrome interior door handles
- Illuminated glovebox
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Rear center console storage tray
- Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
- 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
Exterior12 std · 0 opt
- Panoramic power moonroof
- Power exterior mirrors, foldable
- All-Weather Package with heated exterior mirrors
- Dark-tint rear privacy glass
- LED fog lights
- LED headlights (low and high beams) with automatic height adjustment, Steering Responsive Headlights and High Beam Assist
- Power exterior mirrors: passenger side auto tilt-down with reverse gear selection
- Rear and side HYBRID chrome & black finish badging
- Roof rails: raised ladder type with tie-down points
- Sound insulation windshield
- Stainless steel tailpipe tip
- Windshield wiper de-icer
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
- SI-DRIVE Engine Performance Management with Intelligent (I) and Sport Sharp (S#) modes
- X-MODE® Dual Mode System with Hill Descent Control
Cargo1 std · 0 opt
- Cargo area cover (retractable)
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Common questions about the Sport
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Subaru Forester Sport?
The manufacturer lists $36,105 for the 2026 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 2026 Subaru Forester Sport add over the Base?
Against the Base, 53 features become standard that the Base does not and 15 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.