How much does the 2016 Subaru Forester cost?

The 2016 Subaru Forester has a starting MSRP of $22,395, ranging up to $33,795 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 2.5i PZEV from $22,395; 2.5i Premium PZEV from $25,295; 2.5i Limited PZEV from $28,795; 2.0XT Premium from $29,195; 2.5i Touring PZEV from $30,795; 2.0XT Touring from $33,795. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $13,997.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Subaru Forester?

The 2016 Subaru Forester achieves up to 27 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2016 Subaru Forester have?

The 2016 Subaru Forester offers up to 74.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2016 Subaru Forester tow?

The 2016 Subaru Forester has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,500 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2016 Subaru Forester safe?

The 2016 Subaru Forester earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2016 Subaru Forester come in?

The 2016 Subaru Forester is available in 6 trims (8 total configurations) across SUV body styles with all wheel drive.

2016 Subaru Forester

6 trims · 8 configurations · SUV

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$13,997

89 for sale · Starting MSRP $22,395 – $33,795

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 3 recalls on record

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89 live listings from $13,997 · median $27,995

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on 2.5i PZEV

Total price (2.5i PZEV MSRP)

$22,395

Typical monthly

$443/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2016 Subaru Forester trims

2.5i PZEV
2 configurations
MSRP
$22,395 – $23,395
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/29
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
174 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L flat 4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
74.7
Max towing
1,500 lbs
2.5i Premium PZEV
2 configurations
MSRP
$25,295 – $25,795
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/29
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
174 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L flat 4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
68.5
Max towing
1,500 lbs
2.5i Limited PZEV
MSRP
$28,795
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
24/32
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
174 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L flat 4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
68.5
Max towing
1,500 lbs
2.0XT Premium
MSRP
$29,195
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
23/28
Horsepower
250 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Engine
2L flat 4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
68.5
Max towing
1,500 lbs
2.5i Touring PZEV
MSRP
$30,795
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
24/32
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
174 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L flat 4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
68.5
Max towing
1,500 lbs
2.0XT Touring
MSRP
$33,795
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
23/28
Horsepower
250 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Engine
2L flat 4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
68.5
Max towing
1,500 lbs

Compare 2016 Subaru Forester trim specifications
Spec	2.5i PZEV2 configurations	2.5i Premium PZEV2 configurations	2.5i Limited PZEV	2.0XT Premium	2.5i Touring PZEV	2.0XT Touring
MSRP	$22,395 – $23,395	$25,295 – $25,795	$28,795	$29,195	$30,795	$33,795
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	22/29	22/29	24/32	23/28	24/32	23/28
Horsepower	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	250 hp	170 hp	250 hp
Torque	174 lb-ft	174 lb-ft	174 lb-ft	258 lb-ft	174 lb-ft	258 lb-ft
Engine	2.5L flat 4 gas	2.5L flat 4 gas	2.5L flat 4 gas	2L flat 4 gas	2.5L flat 4 gas	2L flat 4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Cargo (cu ft)	74.7	68.5	68.5	68.5	68.5	68.5
Max towing	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 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: 2.5i PZEVgas
2.5i Premium PZEVgas
2.5i Limited PZEVgas
2.0XT Premiumgas
2.5i Touring PZEVgas
2.0XT Touringgas
Fuel type: 2.5i PZEVregular unleaded
2.5i Premium PZEVregular unleaded
2.5i Limited PZEVregular unleaded
2.0XT Premiumpremium unleaded (required)
2.5i Touring PZEVregular unleaded
2.0XT Touringpremium unleaded (required)
Cylinders: 2.5i PZEVflat 4
2.5i Premium PZEVflat 4
2.5i Limited PZEVflat 4
2.0XT Premiumflat 4
2.5i Touring PZEVflat 4
2.0XT Touringflat 4
Displacement: 2.5i PZEV2.5 L
2.5i Premium PZEV2.5 L
2.5i Limited PZEV2.5 L
2.0XT Premium2 L
2.5i Touring PZEV2.5 L
2.0XT Touring2 L
Horsepower: 2.5i PZEV170 hp
2.5i Premium PZEV170 hp
2.5i Limited PZEV170 hp
2.0XT Premium250 hp
2.5i Touring PZEV170 hp
2.0XT Touring250 hp
Torque: 2.5i PZEV174 lb-ft
2.5i Premium PZEV174 lb-ft
2.5i Limited PZEV174 lb-ft
2.0XT Premium258 lb-ft
2.5i Touring PZEV174 lb-ft
2.0XT Touring258 lb-ft
Transmission: 2.5i PZEV6-speed manual
2.5i Premium PZEV6-speed manual
2.5i Limited PZEVcontinuously variable-speed automatic
2.0XT Premiumcontinuously variable-speed automatic
2.5i Touring PZEVcontinuously variable-speed automatic
2.0XT Touringcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Drivetrain: 2.5i PZEVall wheel drive
2.5i Premium PZEVall wheel drive
2.5i Limited PZEVall wheel drive
2.0XT Premiumall wheel drive
2.5i Touring PZEVall wheel drive
2.0XT Touringall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: 2.5i PZEVSUV
2.5i Premium PZEVSUV
2.5i Limited PZEVSUV
2.0XT PremiumSUV
2.5i Touring PZEVSUV
2.0XT TouringSUV
Doors: 2.5i PZEV5
2.5i Premium PZEV5
2.5i Limited PZEV5
2.0XT Premium5
2.5i Touring PZEV5
2.0XT Touring5
Seating: 2.5i PZEV5
2.5i Premium PZEV5
2.5i Limited PZEV5
2.0XT Premium5
2.5i Touring PZEV5
2.0XT Touring5
Length: 2.5i PZEV180.9 in
2.5i Premium PZEV180.9 in
2.5i Limited PZEV180.9 in
2.0XT Premium180.9 in
2.5i Touring PZEV180.9 in
2.0XT Touring180.9 in
Width: 2.5i PZEV70.7 in
2.5i Premium PZEV70.7 in
2.5i Limited PZEV70.7 in
2.0XT Premium70.7 in
2.5i Touring PZEV70.7 in
2.0XT Touring70.7 in
Height: 2.5i PZEV66.4 in
2.5i Premium PZEV68.2 in
2.5i Limited PZEV68.2 in
2.0XT Premium68.2 in
2.5i Touring PZEV68.2 in
2.0XT Touring68.2 in
Wheelbase: 2.5i PZEV103.9 in
2.5i Premium PZEV103.9 in
2.5i Limited PZEV103.9 in
2.0XT Premium103.9 in
2.5i Touring PZEV103.9 in
2.0XT Touring103.9 in
Ground clearance: 2.5i PZEV8.7 in
2.5i Premium PZEV8.7 in
2.5i Limited PZEV8.7 in
2.0XT Premium8.7 in
2.5i Touring PZEV8.7 in
2.0XT Touring8.7 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: 2.5i PZEV34.4 cu ft
2.5i Premium PZEV31.5 cu ft
2.5i Limited PZEV31.5 cu ft
2.0XT Premium31.5 cu ft
2.5i Touring PZEV31.5 cu ft
2.0XT Touring31.5 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: 2.5i PZEV74.7 cu ft
2.5i Premium PZEV68.5 cu ft
2.5i Limited PZEV68.5 cu ft
2.0XT Premium68.5 cu ft
2.5i Touring PZEV68.5 cu ft
2.0XT Touring68.5 cu ft
Max towing: 2.5i PZEV1,500 lbs
2.5i Premium PZEV1,500 lbs
2.5i Limited PZEV1,500 lbs
2.0XT Premium1,500 lbs
2.5i Touring PZEV1,500 lbs
2.0XT Touring1,500 lbs
Curb weight: 2.5i PZEV3,296 lbs
2.5i Premium PZEV3,318 lbs
2.5i Limited PZEV3,419 lbs
2.0XT Premium3,624 lbs
2.5i Touring PZEV3,444 lbs
2.0XT Touring3,624 lbs
Fuel tank: 2.5i PZEV15.9 gal
2.5i Premium PZEV15.9 gal
2.5i Limited PZEV15.9 gal
2.0XT Premium15.9 gal
2.5i Touring PZEV15.9 gal
2.0XT Touring15.9 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: 2.5i PZEV25
2.5i Premium PZEV25
2.5i Limited PZEV27
2.0XT Premium25
2.5i Touring PZEV27
2.0XT Touring25
City MPG: 2.5i PZEV22
2.5i Premium PZEV22
2.5i Limited PZEV24
2.0XT Premium23
2.5i Touring PZEV24
2.0XT Touring23
Highway MPG: 2.5i PZEV29
2.5i Premium PZEV29
2.5i Limited PZEV32
2.0XT Premium28
2.5i Touring PZEV32
2.0XT Touring28

Full specifications by trim
Spec	2.5i PZEV	2.5i Premium PZEV	2.5i Limited PZEV	2.0XT Premium	2.5i Touring PZEV	2.0XT 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 L	2.5 L	2 L
Horsepower	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	250 hp	170 hp	250 hp
Torque	174 lb-ft	174 lb-ft	174 lb-ft	258 lb-ft	174 lb-ft	258 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed 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	180.9 in	180.9 in	180.9 in	180.9 in	180.9 in	180.9 in
Width	70.7 in	70.7 in	70.7 in	70.7 in	70.7 in	70.7 in
Height	66.4 in	68.2 in	68.2 in	68.2 in	68.2 in	68.2 in
Wheelbase	103.9 in	103.9 in	103.9 in	103.9 in	103.9 in	103.9 in
Ground clearance	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	34.4 cu ft	31.5 cu ft	31.5 cu ft	31.5 cu ft	31.5 cu ft	31.5 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	74.7 cu ft	68.5 cu ft	68.5 cu ft	68.5 cu ft	68.5 cu ft	68.5 cu ft
Max towing	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs
Curb weight	3,296 lbs	3,318 lbs	3,419 lbs	3,624 lbs	3,444 lbs	3,624 lbs
Fuel tank	15.9 gal	15.9 gal	15.9 gal	15.9 gal	15.9 gal	15.9 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	25	25	27	25	27	25
City MPG	22	22	24	23	24	23
Highway MPG	29	29	32	28	32	28

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