Which 2027 Subaru Forester trim should you buy?
$29,995 to $41,545. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Subaru's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: Wilderness Hybrid AWD → Touring Hybrid AWD, +$1,050 for 30 features made standard.
Premium $31,995
+$2,000 over the Base AWD.
Standard here, not on the Base AWD: 10-Way Power Driver's Seat w/2-Way Lumbar Support, 6-Speaker system, All-Weather Package (Heated Front Seat, Mirrors, De-Icer), Dark Tint Privacy Glass, Front Dual USB-A and USB-C Charge Ports, Keyless Access with Push-Button Start, LED Fog Lights w/Integrated Turn Signals, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel, Panoramic Power Moonroof, Rear Seat Armrest w/Dual Cupholders, Rear USB-A and USB-C Charge Ports, Reclining Rear Seats, Retractable Cargo Cover, Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus System and 4 more
Premium Hybrid $34,730
+$2,735 over the Premium AWD.
Standard here, not on the Premium AWD: 1-Touch Folding Rear Seatback, 12.3-inch Full Digital Gauge Cluster, 8-speed manual mode with steering wheel paddle shift control switches, Animal-Free Simulated Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel, Automatic Emergency Steering, Blind Spot Monitoring, Emergency Lane Keep Assist, Front Enhanced Underbody Protection, Harman Kardon® 11-Speaker System, Heated Steering Wheel, Lane Change Assist, Low-Profile Type, Gloss Black Roof Rails, Power Mirrors w/Integrated Turn Signals, Power Rear Gate w/ Automatic Close & Height Memory and 3 more
HP 180 hp → 194 hp · Torque 178 lb-ft → 154 lb-ft · Cargo (2nd row) 35.4 cu-ft → 33.1 cu-ft · Wheels 17 in → 18 in
Limited $37,595
+$5,600 over the Premium AWD.
Standard here, not on the Premium AWD: 1-Touch Folding Rear Seatback, 8-Way Power Front Passenger Seat, 8-speed manual mode with steering wheel paddle shift control switches, Blind Spot Monitoring, Cargo Tray, Harman Kardon® 11-Speaker System, Heated Steering Wheel, Leather-Trimmed Upholstery w/Blue Stitching, Power Mirrors w/Integrated Turn Signals, Power Rear Gate w/ Automatic Close & Height Memory, Rain-sensing wipers, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Reverse Automatic Braking, Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation System
Wheels 17 in → 18 in
Sport Hybrid $37,930
+$3,200 over the Premium Hybrid AWD.
Standard here, not on the Premium Hybrid AWD: 6-Speaker system, Cloth Upholstery, Ladder Type Roof Rails, Leather-Trimmed Upholstery w/Blue Stitching, Power Mirrors, Sport StarTex® Interior Upholstery w/ Bronze Stitching
Wheels 18 in → 19 in
Limited Hybrid $38,995
+$1,065 over the Sport Hybrid AWD.
Standard here, not on the Sport Hybrid AWD: 8-Way Power Front Passenger Seat, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel, StarTex® w/Blue Stitching
Wheels 19 in → 18 in
Wilderness $39,495
+$1,900 over the Limited AWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited AWD: 12.3-inch Full Digital Gauge Cluster, 180-Degree Front View Monitor, All-Weather Floor Mats, Anodized Copper Accents, Automatic Emergency Steering, Emergency Lane Keep Assist, Engine Underguard, Front Enhanced Underbody Protection, Gray Textured StarTex® Upholstery w/Copper Stitching, Heated Rear Seats, Lane Change Assist, Matte Black Hood Decal, Simulated Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel, Wilderness LED Fog Lights
Wheels 18 in → 17 in
Wilderness Hybrid $40,495
+$1,500 over the Limited Hybrid AWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited Hybrid AWD: 180-Degree Front View Monitor, 360-degree Surround View Monitor, Anodized Copper Accents, DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System, Engine Underguard, Heated Rear Seats, LED Fog Lights Wilderness Type, LED Fog Lights w/Integrated Turn Signals, Ladder Type Roof Rails, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel (Hybrid), Low-Profile Type, Gloss Black Roof Rails, Matte Black Hood Decal, SiriusXM Travel Link®, SiriusXM w/360L® and 3 more
Wheels 18 in → 17 in
Touring Hybrid $41,545
+$1,050 over the Wilderness Hybrid AWD.
Standard here, not on the Wilderness Hybrid AWD: 1-Touch Folding Rear Seatback, 8-Way Power Front Passenger Seat, 8-speed manual mode with steering wheel paddle shift control switches, All-Weather Floor Mats, All-Weather Package (Heated Front Seat, Mirrors, De-Icer), Animal-Free Simulated Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel, Automatic Emergency Steering, Blind Spot Monitoring, Dark Tint Privacy Glass, Emergency Lane Keep Assist, Front Dual USB-A and USB-C Charge Ports, Front Enhanced Underbody Protection, Heated Steering Wheel, Keyless Access with Push-Button Start and 16 more
Wheels 17 in → 19 in
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
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Common questions about the 2027 Subaru Forester trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2027 Subaru Forester trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the Wilderness Hybrid AWD to the Touring Hybrid AWD: $1,050 more for 30 features the press kit lists as standard on the Touring Hybrid AWD and not on the Wilderness Hybrid AWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2027 Subaru Forester trims cost?
9 trims, from $29,995 for the Base AWD to $41,545 for the Touring Hybrid AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.