2026 Subaru Forester: every answer

26 answers

Fuel and range

• How many mpg does it get?Up to 35 mpg.
• What does a road trip cost?$48 for 500 miles.
• What does it cost per mile?11.0 cents a mile.
• Is my mpg normal?EPA 29 mpg combined.
• What mpg at my city and highway mix?29.1 mpg at 50% city.
• Does it need premium gas?Regular.
• Drive or fly?Drive $197. Fly $750.

Towing

• How much can it tow?Up to 3,500 lb.
• Can it tow my trailer?Rated 3,500 lb. A 5,000 lb trailer: no.

Price and payments

• What is the monthly payment?$598 a month for the AWD.
• 0% financing or a rebate?0% wins by $3,302.
• How fast does it lose value?Keeps 78% after 3 years.
• What changed each year?2009 to 2026.

Hybrid, EV and AWD

• Is the hybrid worth it?Hybrid: no payback in 6 years.
• What does it cost to run?$1,324 a year in fuel.
• When does the hybrid pay back?Pays back in 12.0 years.

Size and fit

• How big is it?183.3 in long. 3,510 lb.
• Will it fit in my garage?Fits a 20 x 20 ft garage.
• Will it clear the snow?8.7 in of clearance.
• Can it make a U-turn?35.4 ft turning circle.

Trims and equipment

• What are the trim levels?12 trims. $29,995 to $41,545.
• How long is the warranty?3 years or 36,000 miles.

Performance

• How fast is it 0-60?7.5 s 0-60. 194 hp.

Compare and choose

• Which cars are like it?Closest: CX-5.
• Is it a good car?Passes 7 of 7 checks.
• Is it a good car for its class?12th of 24 SUVs for cargo.

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