2026 Subaru Forester trim levels explained
Base to top
$11,550
- 12 trims. $29,995 to $41,545.
- Base: AWD. Top: Hybrid Touring AWD.
All 12 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | $29,995 | $1,450 | 2.5L 4cyl | 180 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| Premier AWD | $31,995 | $1,450 | 2.5L 4cyl | 180 hp | AWD | CVT | 26 mpg to 29 mpg | 5 |
| Premium AWD | $31,995 | $1,450 | 2.5L 4cyl | 180 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid Premium AWD | $34,730 | $1,450 | 2.5L 4cyl | 194 hp | AWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 5 |
| Sport AWD | $34,795 | $1,450 | 2.5L 4cyl | 180 hp | AWD | CVT | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Limited AWD | $35,995 | $1,450 | 2.5L 4cyl | 180 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| Sport Onyx Edition AWD | $36,495 | $1,450 | 2.5L 4cyl | 180 hp | AWD | CVT | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Wilderness AWD | $36,995 | $1,450 | 2.5L 4cyl | 180 hp | AWD | CVT | 26 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid Sport AWD | $37,930 | $1,450 | 2.5L 4cyl | 194 hp | AWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | $38,995 | $1,450 | 2.5L 4cyl | 194 hp | AWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 5 |
| Touring AWD | $39,995 | $1,450 | 2.5L 4cyl | 180 hp | AWD | CVT | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid Touring AWD | $41,545 | $1,450 | 2.5L 4cyl | 194 hp | AWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
AWD to Premier: +$2,000
AWD $29,995 to Premier AWD $31,995.
- Cargo: 29.6 cu ft to 27.5 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Premium to Sport: +$2,800
Premium AWD $31,995 to Sport AWD $34,795.
- MPG: 29 mpg to 28 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
Sport to Limited: +$1,200
Sport AWD $34,795 to Limited AWD $35,995.
- MPG: 28 mpg to 29 mpg.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, Power liftgate or trunk, Remote liftgate release, Power front seats, Rain-sensing wipers.
Limited to Sport Onyx Edition: +$500
Limited AWD $35,995 to Sport Onyx Edition AWD $36,495.
- MPG: 29 mpg to 28 mpg.
Adds as standard: Premium audio.
Sport Onyx Edition to Wilderness: +$500
Sport Onyx Edition AWD $36,495 to Wilderness AWD $36,995.
- MPG: 28 mpg to 26 mpg.
Adds as standard: Rain-sensing wipers.
Wilderness to Touring: +$3,000
Wilderness AWD $36,995 to Touring AWD $39,995.
- MPG: 26 mpg to 28 mpg.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Power liftgate or trunk, Navigation, Premium audio, plus 4 more.
Hybrid trims
Hybrid Premium to Hybrid Sport: +$3,200
Hybrid Premium AWD $34,730 to Hybrid Sport AWD $37,930.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Premium audio.
Hybrid Sport to Hybrid Limited: +$1,065
Hybrid Sport AWD $37,930 to Hybrid Limited AWD $38,995.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Power front seats, Rain-sensing wipers.
Hybrid Limited to Hybrid Touring: +$2,550
Hybrid Limited AWD $38,995 to Hybrid Touring AWD $41,545.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, 360 camera, Heated rear seats.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Limited AWD, $35,995.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Premium AWD, $31,995.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Limited AWD, $35,995.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Touring AWD, $39,995.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: AWD, $29,995.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: AWD, $29,995.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Hybrid Premium AWD, $34,730. Optional from Premium AWD, $31,995.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Hybrid Premium AWD, $34,730.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Sport Onyx Edition AWD, $36,495. Optional from Sport AWD, $34,795.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Touring AWD, $39,995.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Premium AWD, $31,995.
- Not on any trim: a third row, remote start.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | AWD | Premium AWD | Sport AWD | Limited AWD | Sport Onyx Edition AWD | Wilderness AWD | Touring AWD | Hybrid Premium AWD | Hybrid Sport AWD | Hybrid Limited AWD | Hybrid Touring AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | S | N | N | S | N | N | N | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | S | N | N | S | N | N | N | N |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | N | S | N | N | N | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | O | O | S | O | O | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | N | O | N | O | S | S | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | O | O | S | O | S | N | S | S | S |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | N | S | N | N | N | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
No equipment data: Premier AWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: every trim.
- Hybrid: Hybrid Premium AWD, $34,730.
- The most hp: Hybrid Premium AWD, 194 hp, $34,730.
- The best mpg: Hybrid Premium AWD, 35 mpg, $34,730.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Premier AWD, Sport Onyx Edition AWD.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 10 trims. Median change: -$1,632.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | $29,995 | $29,995 | $0 |
| Premium AWD | $33,385 | $31,995 | -$1,390 |
| Hybrid Premium AWD | $36,595 | $34,730 | -$1,865 |
| Sport AWD | $36,105 | $34,795 | -$1,310 |
| Limited AWD | $37,695 | $35,995 | -$1,700 |
| Wilderness AWD | $36,285 | $36,995 | +$710 |
| Hybrid Sport AWD | $39,595 | $37,930 | -$1,665 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | $41,010 | $38,995 | -$2,015 |
| Touring AWD | $41,595 | $39,995 | -$1,600 |
| Hybrid Touring AWD | $43,295 | $41,545 | -$1,750 |
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