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, dampers, stabilizer bar, hydraulic engine mounts
Rear suspension type
Double wishbone, coil springs, dampers, stabilizer bar
Tires
Tire size
225/60R17 99H all-season
Transmission
Final drive ratio
3.7
Transmission type
cvt
Weights
Curb weight (maximum)
3510 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)
3510 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating
4901 lbs
Wheels
Wheel diameter
17 in
Wheel material
alloy
Wheel width
7 in
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kit
Safety11 std · 0 opt
Adaptive Cruise Control w/Lane Centering
Auto Vehicle Shut Down
Emergency Stop Assist
EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology
LED Steering Responsive Headlights w/High Beam Assist
Lane Departure & Sway Warning
Lead Vehicle Start Alert
Pre-Collision Braking, Follow Distance Warning, and Throttle Management
Rear Seat Reminder
Rear-Vision Camera
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) with electronic traction control (TCS) and rollover sensor
Infotainment9 std · 1 opt
AT&T Wi-Fi Hotspot (30-day free trial or up to 3GB / Subscription Required After): Integrated Streaming, Wi-Fi HotSpot
3.5 MM Auxiliary Input Jack
4-Speaker System
AM/FM Stereo HD Radio®
Bluetooth® Audio Streaming, Hands-Free Phone Connectivity, SMS Text Messaging
Subaru Dual 7-inch Multimedia System
USB-A charge port (Front Center Console)
USB-Based Android Auto™
USB-Based Apple CarPlay®
SiriusXMoptional
Convenience1 std · 0 opt
12-Volt Power Outlet (Front Center Console)
Climate1 std · 0 opt
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control w/Voice Activation
Seating3 std · 0 opt
6-Way Manual Driver's Seat
60/40 Folding Rear Seatback
Cloth Upholstery
Interior3 std · 0 opt
4.2-inch Combination Meter Display
Cargo Area Light
Welcome Lighting
Exterior6 std · 0 opt
Crossbar Mounting Points
Door Cladding
Ladder Type Roof Rails
Power Mirrors
Sound Insulating Windshield
Wheel Arch Cladding
Powertrain1 std · 0 opt
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
Chassis1 std · 0 opt
Active Torque Vectoring (Brake based)
Cargo1 std · 0 opt
Cargo Area Hooks
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2027 Forester. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Base
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits
How much is the 2027 Subaru Forester Base?
The manufacturer lists $29,995 for the 2027 Subaru Forester Base. It is the cheapest trim of this model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.