Wilderness AWD
What the Wilderness adds over the Base (+$8,390)
| Spec | Base | Wilderness |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3675 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3510 lbs | 3675 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 9.3 in |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in | 40 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.6 in | 37.7 in |
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg | 24 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 29 mpg | 26 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 33 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $29,995 | $38,385 |
| Overall height | 68.1 in | 69.3 in |
| Overall length | 183.3 in | 182.9 in |
| Overall width | 72 in | 72.4 in |
| Tire size | 225/60R17 99H | 235/60R17 102T |
| Total interior volume | 140.4 cu-ft | 134.1 cu-ft |
| Final drive ratio | 3.7 | 4.1 |
| Transmission type | cvt | manual |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 35.4 ft | 34.5 ft |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 104.9 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, 12.3-inch full digital gauge cluster, 17-inch alloy wheel full size spare with 225mm all-terrain tire, 8-speed manual shift mode and steering wheel paddle-shift controls for Lineartronic® CVT, All-Weather Package with heated exterior mirrors, All-Weather Package with heated front seats, All-weather floor mats with Subaru Wilderness logo, Auto-up/down driver and front passenger windows with pinch protection, Cargo area cover (retractable), Cargo area tray, Dark-tint rear privacy glass, Dual front bumper tow points with anodized copper finish covers, Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, Engine aerodynamic undercover insulator with aluminum-alloy underbody protection, External oil cooler, Front View Monitor with 180-degree viewing angle, Front center console: wireless charger, 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, Raised ladder-type roof rails with anodized copper finish (800-lb. static load capacity), Rear center console storage tray, Rear seat climate control outlets, Rear seat fold-down armrest with dual cup holders, Reclining rear seatback, Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus System with 6-speaker audio system, Subaru Connected Services Wi-Fi hotspot, Subaru Wilderness rear bumper with dual tow points with anodized copper finish covers, Windshield wiper de-icer, Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, X-MODE® Dual Mode System with Hill Descent Control, X-MODE® Dual Mode System with Hill Descent Control and Low Speed / Low Ratio Gradient Control, X-MODE® with Hill Descent Control
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 | 9.3 in |
| Overall height | 69.3 in |
| Overall length | 182.9 in |
| Overall width | 72.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.9 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) | 24 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 26 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 28 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) | $38,385 |
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) | 34.5 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 | 235/60R17 102T |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | manual |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3675 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3675 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 17 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Wheel width | 7 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety24 std · 3 opt
- Blind-Spot Detection with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert optional
- 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
- Electronic Parking Brake
- 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
- Front View Monitor with 180-degree viewing angle
- Incline Start Assist
- LED headlights with High Beam Assist
- Rear Seat Reminder
- SRS: driver's knee airbag
- Side curtain airbags with rollover sensor
- Vehicle Dynamics Control
- Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) with electronic traction control (TCS)
- Automatic Emergency Steering optional
- Emergency Lane Keep Assist optional
- 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
Infotainment15 std · 1 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®
- MySubaru Companion (5-year trial included)
- MySubaru Companion+ (subscription available) with Remote Lock & Unlock, Remote Engine Start, Speed Alert, Curfew Alert, Boundary Alert
- 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
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
- Harman Kardon® 11-speaker audio system with subwoofer and 576-watt equivalent amplifier optional
Convenience3 std · 1 opt
- Power rear gate with automatic close, height memory and hands-free foot activation sensor optional
- 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
Seating5 std · 0 opt
- All-Weather Package with heated front seats
- Rear seatback with 60/40 split fold down
- 10-way power driver's seat with power lumbar support
- Reclining rear seatback
- Rear seat fold-down armrest with dual cup holders
Interior12 std · 0 opt
- 12.3-inch full digital gauge cluster
- All-weather floor mats with Subaru Wilderness logo
- 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
Exterior15 std · 0 opt
- Panoramic power moonroof
- Power exterior mirrors, foldable
- 17-inch alloy wheel full size spare with 225mm all-terrain tire
- Active Grille Shutters in front bumper
- All-Weather Package with heated exterior mirrors
- Dark-tint rear privacy glass
- Dual front bumper tow points with anodized copper finish covers
- Engine aerodynamic undercover insulator with aluminum-alloy underbody protection
- LED fog lights
- LED headlights (low and high beams) with automatic height adjustment, Steering Responsive Headlights and High Beam Assist
- Outside mirror turn signal indicators
- Raised ladder-type roof rails with anodized copper finish (800-lb. static load capacity)
- Sound insulation windshield
- Subaru Wilderness rear bumper with dual tow points with anodized copper finish covers
- Windshield wiper de-icer
Powertrain8 std · 1 opt
- Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
- X-MODE® with Hill Descent Control
- Active Torque Vectoring
- Auto Start-Stop fuel efficiency improvement technology
- External oil cooler
- SI-DRIVE Engine Performance Management
- X-MODE® Dual Mode System with Hill Descent Control
- X-MODE® Dual Mode System with Hill Descent Control and Low Speed / Low Ratio Gradient Control
- SI-DRIVE Engine Performance Management with Intelligent (I) and Sport Sharp (S#) modes optional
Cargo2 std · 0 opt
- Cargo area cover (retractable)
- Cargo area tray
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Common questions about the Wilderness
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness?
The manufacturer lists $38,385 for the 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness. That is $8,390 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 Wilderness add over the Base?
Against the Base, 37 features become standard that the Base does not and 20 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.