2023 Subaru Forester trim levels explained
Base to top
$10,400
- 12 trims. $26,395 to $36,795.
- Base: AWD. Top: Touring AWD.
All 12 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | $26,395 | $1,225 | 2.5L 4cyl | 182 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| Crossover AWD | $26,395 | $1,225 | 2.5L 4cyl | 182 hp | AWD | CVT | 26 mpg to 29 mpg | 5 |
| Premium Crossover AWD | $29,395 | $1,225 | 2.5L 4cyl | 182 hp | AWD | CVT | 26 mpg to 29 mpg | 5 |
| Premium AWD | $29,695 | $1,225 | 2.5L 4cyl | 182 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| Sport Crossover AWD | $30,965 | $1,225 | 2.5L 4cyl | 182 hp | AWD | CVT | 26 mpg to 29 mpg | 5 |
| Sport CVT AWD | $31,265 | $1,225 | 2.5L 4cyl | 182 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| Limited Crossover AWD | $33,075 | $1,225 | 2.5L 4cyl | 182 hp | AWD | CVT | 26 mpg to 29 mpg | 5 |
| Limited AWD | $33,375 | $1,225 | 2.5L 4cyl | 182 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| Wilderness Crossover AWD | $34,020 | $1,225 | 2.5L 4cyl | 182 hp | AWD | CVT | 26 mpg to 29 mpg | 5 |
| Wilderness AWD | $34,320 | $1,225 | 2.5L 4cyl | 182 hp | AWD | CVT | 26 mpg | 5 |
| Touring Crossover AWD | $36,495 | $1,225 | 2.5L 4cyl | 182 hp | AWD | CVT | 26 mpg to 29 mpg | 5 |
| Touring AWD | $36,795 | $1,225 | 2.5L 4cyl | 182 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
AWD to Crossover: $0
AWD $26,395 to Crossover AWD $26,395.
- Cargo: 28.9 cu ft to 26.9 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Crossover to Premium Crossover: +$3,000
Crossover AWD $26,395 to Premium Crossover AWD $29,395.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Premium Crossover to Premium: +$300
Premium Crossover AWD $29,395 to Premium AWD $29,695.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Premium to Sport Crossover: +$1,270
Premium AWD $29,695 to Sport Crossover AWD $30,965.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Sport Crossover to Sport CVT: +$300
Sport Crossover AWD $30,965 to Sport CVT AWD $31,265.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Sport CVT to Limited Crossover: +$1,810
Sport CVT AWD $31,265 to Limited Crossover AWD $33,075.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Limited Crossover to Limited: +$300
Limited Crossover AWD $33,075 to Limited AWD $33,375.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Limited to Wilderness Crossover: +$645
Limited AWD $33,375 to Wilderness Crossover AWD $34,020.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Wilderness Crossover to Wilderness: +$300
Wilderness Crossover AWD $34,020 to Wilderness AWD $34,320.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Wilderness to Touring Crossover: +$2,175
Wilderness AWD $34,320 to Touring Crossover AWD $36,495.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Touring Crossover to Touring: +$300
Touring Crossover AWD $36,495 to Touring AWD $36,795.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Limited AWD, $33,375.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Premium AWD, $29,695.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Touring AWD, $36,795. Optional from Limited AWD, $33,375.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: AWD, $26,395.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: AWD, $26,395.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Limited AWD, $33,375. Optional from Premium AWD, $29,695.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Touring AWD, $36,795. Optional from Limited AWD, $33,375.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Touring AWD, $36,795. Optional from Sport CVT AWD, $31,265.
- Remote start: optional from AWD, $26,395.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Touring AWD, $36,795.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Premium AWD, $29,695.
- Not on any trim: a 360 camera, a third row.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | AWD | Premium AWD | Sport CVT AWD | Limited AWD | Wilderness AWD | Touring AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | S | N | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | O | N | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | O | O | S | O | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | N | O | O | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | O | O | O | S |
| Remote start | O | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | S | S | S | S | S |
No equipment data: Crossover AWD, Premium Crossover AWD, Sport Crossover AWD, Limited Crossover AWD, Wilderness Crossover AWD, Touring Crossover AWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: every trim.
- The most hp: every trim, 182 hp.
- The best mpg: AWD, 29 mpg, $26,395.
New for 2023
Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 12 trims. Median change: +$500.
| Trim | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | $25,895 | $26,395 | +$500 |
| Crossover AWD | $25,895 | $26,395 | +$500 |
| Premium Crossover AWD | $28,895 | $29,395 | +$500 |
| Premium AWD | $28,895 | $29,695 | +$800 |
| Sport Crossover AWD | $30,465 | $30,965 | +$500 |
| Sport CVT AWD | $30,465 | $31,265 | +$800 |
| Limited Crossover AWD | $32,575 | $33,075 | +$500 |
| Limited AWD | $32,575 | $33,375 | +$800 |
| Wilderness Crossover AWD | $33,520 | $34,020 | +$500 |
| Wilderness AWD | $33,520 | $34,320 | +$800 |
| Touring Crossover AWD | $35,995 | $36,495 | +$500 |
| Touring AWD | $35,995 | $36,795 | +$800 |
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