How much does the 2013 Subaru Forester cost?

The 2013 Subaru Forester has a starting MSRP of $21,295, ranging up to $29,995 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 2.5X PZEV from $21,295; 2.5X Premium PZEV from $24,295; 2.5X Limited PZEV from $26,995; 2.5XT Premium from $27,295; 2.5X Touring PZEV from $28,395; 2.5XT Touring from $29,995. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $7,700.

What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Subaru Forester?

The 2013 Subaru Forester achieves up to 23 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2013 Subaru Forester have?

The 2013 Subaru Forester offers up to 68.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2013 Subaru Forester tow?

The 2013 Subaru Forester has a maximum towing capacity of up to 2,400 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2013 Subaru Forester safe?

The 2013 Subaru Forester earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 12 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2013 Subaru Forester come in?

The 2013 Subaru Forester is available in 6 trims (8 total configurations) across SUV body styles with all wheel drive.

2013 Subaru Forester

6 trims · 8 configurations · SUV

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$7,700

185 for sale · Starting MSRP $21,295 – $29,995

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NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★☆

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 12 recalls on record

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185 live listings from $7,700 · median $27,992

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on 2.5X PZEV

Total price (2.5X PZEV MSRP)

$21,295

Typical monthly

$422/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2013 Subaru Forester trims

2.5X PZEV
2 configurations
MSRP
$21,295 – $22,495
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/27
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
174 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 PZEV
2 configurations
MSRP
$24,295 – $24,795
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/27
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
174 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L flat 4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
63
Max towing
2,400 lbs
2.5X Limited PZEV
MSRP
$26,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/27
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
174 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
$27,295
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
2.5X Touring PZEV
MSRP
$28,395
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/27
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
174 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L flat 4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
63
Max towing
2,400 lbs
2.5XT Touring
MSRP
$29,995
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 2013 Subaru Forester trim specifications
Spec	2.5X PZEV2 configurations	2.5X Premium PZEV2 configurations	2.5X Limited PZEV	2.5XT Premium	2.5X Touring PZEV	2.5XT Touring
MSRP	$21,295 – $22,495	$24,295 – $24,795	$26,995	$27,295	$28,395	$29,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	21/27	21/27	21/27	19/24	21/27	19/24
Horsepower	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	224 hp	170 hp	224 hp
Torque	174 lb-ft	174 lb-ft	174 lb-ft	226 lb-ft	174 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	2.5L flat 4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Cargo (cu ft)	68.3	63	63	63	63	63
Max towing	2,400 lbs	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: 2.5X PZEVgas
2.5X Premium PZEVgas
2.5X Limited PZEVgas
2.5XT Premiumgas
2.5X Touring PZEVgas
2.5XT Touringgas
Fuel type: 2.5X PZEVregular unleaded
2.5X Premium PZEVregular unleaded
2.5X Limited PZEVregular unleaded
2.5XT Premiumpremium unleaded (required)
2.5X Touring PZEVregular unleaded
2.5XT Touringpremium unleaded (required)
Cylinders: 2.5X PZEVflat 4
2.5X Premium PZEVflat 4
2.5X Limited PZEVflat 4
2.5XT Premiumflat 4
2.5X Touring PZEVflat 4
2.5XT Touringflat 4
Displacement: 2.5X PZEV2.5 L
2.5X Premium PZEV2.5 L
2.5X Limited PZEV2.5 L
2.5XT Premium2.5 L
2.5X Touring PZEV2.5 L
2.5XT Touring2.5 L
Horsepower: 2.5X PZEV170 hp
2.5X Premium PZEV170 hp
2.5X Limited PZEV170 hp
2.5XT Premium224 hp
2.5X Touring PZEV170 hp
2.5XT Touring224 hp
Torque: 2.5X PZEV174 lb-ft
2.5X Premium PZEV174 lb-ft
2.5X Limited PZEV174 lb-ft
2.5XT Premium226 lb-ft
2.5X Touring PZEV174 lb-ft
2.5XT Touring226 lb-ft
Transmission: 2.5X PZEV5-speed manual
2.5X Premium PZEV5-speed manual
2.5X Limited PZEV4-speed shiftable automatic
2.5XT Premium4-speed shiftable automatic
2.5X Touring PZEV4-speed shiftable automatic
2.5XT Touring4-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: 2.5X PZEVall wheel drive
2.5X Premium PZEVall wheel drive
2.5X Limited PZEVall wheel drive
2.5XT Premiumall wheel drive
2.5X Touring PZEVall wheel drive
2.5XT Touringall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: 2.5X PZEVSUV
2.5X Premium PZEVSUV
2.5X Limited PZEVSUV
2.5XT PremiumSUV
2.5X Touring PZEVSUV
2.5XT TouringSUV
Doors: 2.5X PZEV5
2.5X Premium PZEV5
2.5X Limited PZEV5
2.5XT Premium5
2.5X Touring PZEV5
2.5XT Touring5
Seating: 2.5X PZEV5
2.5X Premium PZEV5
2.5X Limited PZEV5
2.5XT Premium5
2.5X Touring PZEV5
2.5XT Touring5
Length: 2.5X PZEV179.5 in
2.5X Premium PZEV179.5 in
2.5X Limited PZEV179.5 in
2.5XT Premium179.5 in
2.5X Touring PZEV179.5 in
2.5XT Touring179.5 in
Width: 2.5X PZEV70.1 in
2.5X Premium PZEV70.1 in
2.5X Limited PZEV70.1 in
2.5XT Premium70.1 in
2.5X Touring PZEV70.1 in
2.5XT Touring70.1 in
Height: 2.5X PZEV65.9 in
2.5X Premium PZEV66.9 in
2.5X Limited PZEV66.9 in
2.5XT Premium66.9 in
2.5X Touring PZEV66.9 in
2.5XT Touring66.9 in
Wheelbase: 2.5X PZEV103 in
2.5X Premium PZEV103 in
2.5X Limited PZEV103 in
2.5XT Premium103 in
2.5X Touring PZEV103 in
2.5XT Touring103 in
Ground clearance: 2.5X PZEV8.7 in
2.5X Premium PZEV8.7 in
2.5X Limited PZEV8.7 in
2.5XT Premium8.9 in
2.5X Touring PZEV8.7 in
2.5XT Touring8.9 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: 2.5X PZEV33.5 cu ft
2.5X Premium PZEV30.8 cu ft
2.5X Limited PZEV30.8 cu ft
2.5XT Premium30.8 cu ft
2.5X Touring PZEV30.8 cu ft
2.5XT Touring30.8 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: 2.5X PZEV68.3 cu ft
2.5X Premium PZEV63 cu ft
2.5X Limited PZEV63 cu ft
2.5XT Premium63 cu ft
2.5X Touring PZEV63 cu ft
2.5XT Touring63 cu ft
Max towing: 2.5X PZEV2,400 lbs
2.5X Premium PZEV2,400 lbs
2.5X Limited PZEV2,400 lbs
2.5XT Premium2,400 lbs
2.5X Touring PZEV2,400 lbs
2.5XT Touring2,400 lbs
Curb weight: 2.5X PZEV3,250 lbs
2.5X Premium PZEV3,300 lbs
2.5X Limited PZEV3,360 lbs
2.5XT Premium3,450 lbs
2.5X Touring PZEV3,360 lbs
2.5XT Touring3,460 lbs
Fuel tank: 2.5X PZEV16.9 gal
2.5X Premium PZEV16.9 gal
2.5X Limited PZEV16.9 gal
2.5XT Premium16.9 gal
2.5X Touring PZEV16.9 gal
2.5XT Touring16.9 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: 2.5X PZEV23
2.5X Premium PZEV23
2.5X Limited PZEV23
2.5XT Premium21
2.5X Touring PZEV23
2.5XT Touring21
City MPG: 2.5X PZEV21
2.5X Premium PZEV21
2.5X Limited PZEV21
2.5XT Premium19
2.5X Touring PZEV21
2.5XT Touring19
Highway MPG: 2.5X PZEV27
2.5X Premium PZEV27
2.5X Limited PZEV27
2.5XT Premium24
2.5X Touring PZEV27
2.5XT Touring24

Full specifications by trim
Spec	2.5X PZEV	2.5X Premium PZEV	2.5X Limited PZEV	2.5XT Premium	2.5X Touring PZEV	2.5XT Touring
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (required)	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (required)
Cylinders	flat 4	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	2.5 L
Horsepower	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	224 hp	170 hp	224 hp
Torque	174 lb-ft	174 lb-ft	174 lb-ft	226 lb-ft	174 lb-ft	226 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	4-speed shiftable automatic	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	all wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5	5	5	5
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5
Length	179.5 in	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	70.1 in
Height	65.9 in	66.9 in	66.9 in	66.9 in	66.9 in	66.9 in
Wheelbase	103 in	103 in	103 in	103 in	103 in	103 in
Ground clearance	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.9 in	8.7 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	30.8 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	68.3 cu ft	63 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	2,400 lbs
Curb weight	3,250 lbs	3,300 lbs	3,360 lbs	3,450 lbs	3,360 lbs	3,460 lbs
Fuel tank	16.9 gal	16.9 gal	16.9 gal	16.9 gal	16.9 gal	16.9 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	23	23	23	21	23	21
City MPG	21	21	21	19	21	19
Highway MPG	27	27	27	24	27	24

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