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2026 Subaru Forester

Wilderness AWD

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What the Wilderness adds over the Base (+$8,390)

SpecBaseWilderness
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 lbs3675 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3510 lbs3675 lbs
Ground clearance8.7 in9.3 in
Front headroom41.2 in40 in
Second-row headroom39.6 in37.7 in
MPG (city)26 mpg24 mpg
MPG (combined)29 mpg26 mpg
MPG (highway)33 mpg28 mpg
Base MSRP (excludes destination)$29,995$38,385
Overall height68.1 in69.3 in
Overall length183.3 in182.9 in
Overall width72 in72.4 in
Tire size225/60R17 99H235/60R17 102T
Total interior volume140.4 cu-ft134.1 cu-ft
Final drive ratio3.74.1
Transmission typecvtmanual
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)35.4 ft34.5 ft
Wheelbase105.1 in104.9 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 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 clearance9.3 in
Overall height69.3 in
Overall length182.9 in
Overall width72.4 in
Wheelbase104.9 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)24 mpg
MPG (combined)26 mpg
MPG (highway)28 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)$38,385

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)34.5 ft

Suspension

Front suspension typeMacPherson-type struts, lower L-arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear suspension typeDouble wishbone, coil springs, stabilizer bar

Tires

Tire size235/60R17 102T

Transmission

Final drive ratio4.1
Transmission speeds8
Transmission typemanual

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)3675 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3675 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter17 in
Wheel materialalloy
Wheel width7 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety24 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

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

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

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

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

Cargo2 std · 0 opt

  • Cargo area cover (retractable)
  • Cargo area tray

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 Wilderness

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How 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.