How much does the 2010 Subaru Forester cost?

The 2010 Subaru Forester has a starting MSRP of $20,295, ranging up to $28,495 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 2.5X from $20,295; 2.5X Premium from $22,795; 2.5X Limited from $25,995; 2.5XT Premium from $26,495; 2.5XT Limited from $28,495. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $7,700.

What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Subaru Forester?

The 2010 Subaru Forester achieves up to 22 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2010 Subaru Forester have?

The 2010 Subaru Forester offers up to 68.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2010 Subaru Forester tow?

The 2010 Subaru Forester has a maximum towing capacity of up to 2,400 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2010 Subaru Forester safe?

The 2010 Subaru Forester earned an overall rating of Not Rated out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 17 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2010 Subaru Forester come in?

The 2010 Subaru Forester is available in 5 trims (7 total configurations) across SUV body styles with all wheel drive.

2010 Subaru Forester

5 trims · 7 configurations · SUV

From live listings

$7,700

184 for sale · Starting MSRP $20,295 – $28,495

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NHTSA safety

Not rated

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 17 recalls on record

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MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on 2.5X

Total price (2.5X MSRP)

$20,295

Typical monthly

$402/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-02). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2010 Subaru Forester trims

2.5X
2 configurations
MSRP
$20,295 – $21,495
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/27
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
170 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L flat 4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
68.3
Max towing
2,400 lbs
2.5X Premium
2 configurations
MSRP
$22,795 – $23,795
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/27
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
170 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L flat 4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
63
Max towing
2,400 lbs
2.5X Limited
MSRP
$25,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/26
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
170 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L flat 4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
63
Max towing
2,400 lbs
2.5XT Premium
MSRP
$26,495
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/24
Horsepower
224 hp
Torque
226 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L flat 4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
63
Max towing
2,400 lbs
2.5XT Limited
MSRP
$28,495
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/24
Horsepower
224 hp
Torque
226 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L flat 4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
63
Max towing
2,400 lbs

Compare 2010 Subaru Forester trim specifications
Spec	2.5X2 configurations	2.5X Premium2 configurations	2.5X Limited	2.5XT Premium	2.5XT Limited
MSRP	$20,295 – $21,495	$22,795 – $23,795	$25,995	$26,495	$28,495
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	20/27	20/27	20/26	19/24	19/24
Horsepower	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	224 hp	224 hp
Torque	170 lb-ft	170 lb-ft	170 lb-ft	226 lb-ft	226 lb-ft
Engine	2.5L flat 4 gas	2.5L flat 4 gas	2.5L flat 4 gas	2.5L flat 4 gas	2.5L flat 4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Cargo (cu ft)	68.3	63	63	63	63
Max towing	2,400 lbs	2,400 lbs	2,400 lbs	2,400 lbs	2,400 lbs

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: 2.5Xgas
2.5X Premiumgas
2.5X Limitedgas
2.5XT Premiumgas
2.5XT Limitedgas
Fuel type: 2.5Xregular unleaded
2.5X Premiumregular unleaded
2.5X Limitedregular unleaded
2.5XT Premiumpremium unleaded (required)
2.5XT Limitedpremium unleaded (required)
Cylinders: 2.5Xflat 4
2.5X Premiumflat 4
2.5X Limitedflat 4
2.5XT Premiumflat 4
2.5XT Limitedflat 4
Displacement: 2.5X2.5 L
2.5X Premium2.5 L
2.5X Limited2.5 L
2.5XT Premium2.5 L
2.5XT Limited2.5 L
Horsepower: 2.5X170 hp
2.5X Premium170 hp
2.5X Limited170 hp
2.5XT Premium224 hp
2.5XT Limited224 hp
Torque: 2.5X170 lb-ft
2.5X Premium170 lb-ft
2.5X Limited170 lb-ft
2.5XT Premium226 lb-ft
2.5XT Limited226 lb-ft
Transmission: 2.5X5-speed manual
2.5X Premium5-speed manual
2.5X Limited4-speed shiftable automatic
2.5XT Premium4-speed shiftable automatic
2.5XT Limited4-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: 2.5Xall wheel drive
2.5X Premiumall wheel drive
2.5X Limitedall wheel drive
2.5XT Premiumall wheel drive
2.5XT Limitedall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: 2.5XSUV
2.5X PremiumSUV
2.5X LimitedSUV
2.5XT PremiumSUV
2.5XT LimitedSUV
Doors: 2.5X5
2.5X Premium5
2.5X Limited5
2.5XT Premium5
2.5XT Limited5
Seating: 2.5X5
2.5X Premium5
2.5X Limited5
2.5XT Premium5
2.5XT Limited5
Length: 2.5X179.5 in
2.5X Premium179.5 in
2.5X Limited179.5 in
2.5XT Premium179.5 in
2.5XT Limited179.5 in
Width: 2.5X70.1 in
2.5X Premium70.1 in
2.5X Limited70.1 in
2.5XT Premium70.1 in
2.5XT Limited70.1 in
Height: 2.5X65.9 in
2.5X Premium66.9 in
2.5X Limited66.9 in
2.5XT Premium66.9 in
2.5XT Limited66.9 in
Wheelbase: 2.5X103 in
2.5X Premium103 in
2.5X Limited103 in
2.5XT Premium103 in
2.5XT Limited103 in
Ground clearance: 2.5X8.7 in
2.5X Premium8.7 in
2.5X Limited8.7 in
2.5XT Premium8.9 in
2.5XT Limited8.9 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: 2.5X33.5 cu ft
2.5X Premium30.8 cu ft
2.5X Limited30.8 cu ft
2.5XT Premium30.8 cu ft
2.5XT Limited30.8 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: 2.5X68.3 cu ft
2.5X Premium63 cu ft
2.5X Limited63 cu ft
2.5XT Premium63 cu ft
2.5XT Limited63 cu ft
Max towing: 2.5X2,400 lbs
2.5X Premium2,400 lbs
2.5X Limited2,400 lbs
2.5XT Premium2,400 lbs
2.5XT Limited2,400 lbs
Curb weight: 2.5X3,250 lbs
2.5X Premium3,300 lbs
2.5X Limited3,360 lbs
2.5XT Premium3,440 lbs
2.5XT Limited3,460 lbs
Fuel tank: 2.5X16.9 gal
2.5X Premium16.9 gal
2.5X Limited16.9 gal
2.5XT Premium16.9 gal
2.5XT Limited16.9 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: 2.5X22
2.5X Premium22
2.5X Limited22
2.5XT Premium21
2.5XT Limited21
City MPG: 2.5X20
2.5X Premium20
2.5X Limited20
2.5XT Premium19
2.5XT Limited19
Highway MPG: 2.5X27
2.5X Premium27
2.5X Limited26
2.5XT Premium24
2.5XT Limited24

Full specifications by trim
Spec	2.5X	2.5X Premium	2.5X Limited	2.5XT Premium	2.5XT Limited
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
Cylinders	flat 4	flat 4	flat 4	flat 4	flat 4
Displacement	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L
Horsepower	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	224 hp	224 hp
Torque	170 lb-ft	170 lb-ft	170 lb-ft	226 lb-ft	226 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	4-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5	5	5
Seating	5	5	5	5	5
Length	179.5 in	179.5 in	179.5 in	179.5 in	179.5 in
Width	70.1 in	70.1 in	70.1 in	70.1 in	70.1 in
Height	65.9 in	66.9 in	66.9 in	66.9 in	66.9 in
Wheelbase	103 in	103 in	103 in	103 in	103 in
Ground clearance	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.9 in	8.9 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	33.5 cu ft	30.8 cu ft	30.8 cu ft	30.8 cu ft	30.8 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	68.3 cu ft	63 cu ft	63 cu ft	63 cu ft	63 cu ft
Max towing	2,400 lbs	2,400 lbs	2,400 lbs	2,400 lbs	2,400 lbs
Curb weight	3,250 lbs	3,300 lbs	3,360 lbs	3,440 lbs	3,460 lbs
Fuel tank	16.9 gal	16.9 gal	16.9 gal	16.9 gal	16.9 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	22	22	22	21	21
City MPG	20	20	20	19	19
Highway MPG	27	27	26	24	24

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