How much does the 2018 Subaru Forester cost?

The 2018 Subaru Forester has a starting MSRP of $22,795, ranging up to $36,090 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 2.5i from $22,795; 2.5i Premium from $25,695; 2.5i Limited from $29,395; 2.0XT Premium from $29,495; 2.5i Touring from $33,090; 2.0XT Touring from $36,090. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $13,997.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Subaru Forester?

The 2018 Subaru Forester achieves up to 28 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2018 Subaru Forester have?

The 2018 Subaru Forester offers up to 74.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2018 Subaru Forester tow?

The 2018 Subaru Forester has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,500 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2018 Subaru Forester safe?

The 2018 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 2018 Subaru Forester come in?

The 2018 Subaru Forester is available in 6 trims (8 total configurations) across SUV body styles with all wheel drive.

2018 Subaru Forester

6 trims · 8 configurations · SUV

From live listings

$13,997

89 for sale · Starting MSRP $22,795 – $36,090

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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

Total price (2.5i MSRP)

$22,795

Typical monthly

$451/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2018 Subaru Forester trims

2.5i
2 configurations
MSRP
$22,795 – $23,795
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/28
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
2 configurations
MSRP
$25,695 – $26,195
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/28
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
MSRP
$29,395
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
26/32
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
$29,495
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
23/27
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
MSRP
$33,090
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
26/32
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
$36,090
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
23/27
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 2018 Subaru Forester trim specifications
Spec	2.5i2 configurations	2.5i Premium2 configurations	2.5i Limited	2.0XT Premium	2.5i Touring	2.0XT Touring
MSRP	$22,795 – $23,795	$25,695 – $26,195	$29,395	$29,495	$33,090	$36,090
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	22/28	22/28	26/32	23/27	26/32	23/27
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: 2.5igas
2.5i Premiumgas
2.5i Limitedgas
2.0XT Premiumgas
2.5i Touringgas
2.0XT Touringgas
Fuel type: 2.5iregular unleaded
2.5i Premiumregular unleaded
2.5i Limitedregular unleaded
2.0XT Premiumpremium unleaded (recommended)
2.5i Touringregular unleaded
2.0XT Touringpremium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders: 2.5iflat 4
2.5i Premiumflat 4
2.5i Limitedflat 4
2.0XT Premiumflat 4
2.5i Touringflat 4
2.0XT Touringflat 4
Displacement: 2.5i2.5 L
2.5i Premium2.5 L
2.5i Limited2.5 L
2.0XT Premium2 L
2.5i Touring2.5 L
2.0XT Touring2 L
Horsepower: 2.5i170 hp
2.5i Premium170 hp
2.5i Limited170 hp
2.0XT Premium250 hp
2.5i Touring170 hp
2.0XT Touring250 hp
Torque: 2.5i174 lb-ft
2.5i Premium174 lb-ft
2.5i Limited174 lb-ft
2.0XT Premium258 lb-ft
2.5i Touring174 lb-ft
2.0XT Touring258 lb-ft
Transmission: 2.5i6-speed manual
2.5i Premium6-speed manual
2.5i Limitedcontinuously variable-speed automatic
2.0XT Premiumcontinuously variable-speed automatic
2.5i Touringcontinuously variable-speed automatic
2.0XT Touringcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Drivetrain: 2.5iall wheel drive
2.5i Premiumall wheel drive
2.5i Limitedall wheel drive
2.0XT Premiumall wheel drive
2.5i Touringall wheel drive
2.0XT Touringall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: 2.5iSUV
2.5i PremiumSUV
2.5i LimitedSUV
2.0XT PremiumSUV
2.5i TouringSUV
2.0XT TouringSUV
Doors: 2.5i5
2.5i Premium5
2.5i Limited5
2.0XT Premium5
2.5i Touring5
2.0XT Touring5
Seating: 2.5i5
2.5i Premium5
2.5i Limited5
2.0XT Premium5
2.5i Touring5
2.0XT Touring5
Length: 2.5i181.5 in
2.5i Premium181.5 in
2.5i Limited181.5 in
2.0XT Premium180.9 in
2.5i Touring181.5 in
2.0XT Touring180.9 in
Width: 2.5i70.7 in
2.5i Premium70.7 in
2.5i Limited70.7 in
2.0XT Premium70.7 in
2.5i Touring70.7 in
2.0XT Touring70.7 in
Height: 2.5i66.4 in
2.5i Premium68.2 in
2.5i Limited68.2 in
2.0XT Premium68.2 in
2.5i Touring68.2 in
2.0XT Touring68.2 in
Wheelbase: 2.5i103.9 in
2.5i Premium103.9 in
2.5i Limited103.9 in
2.0XT Premium103.9 in
2.5i Touring103.9 in
2.0XT Touring103.9 in
Ground clearance: 2.5i8.7 in
2.5i Premium8.7 in
2.5i Limited8.7 in
2.0XT Premium8.7 in
2.5i Touring8.7 in
2.0XT Touring8.7 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: 2.5i34.4 cu ft
2.5i Premium31.5 cu ft
2.5i Limited31.5 cu ft
2.0XT Premium31.5 cu ft
2.5i Touring31.5 cu ft
2.0XT Touring31.5 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: 2.5i74.7 cu ft
2.5i Premium68.5 cu ft
2.5i Limited68.5 cu ft
2.0XT Premium68.5 cu ft
2.5i Touring68.5 cu ft
2.0XT Touring68.5 cu ft
Max towing: 2.5i1,500 lbs
2.5i Premium1,500 lbs
2.5i Limited1,500 lbs
2.0XT Premium1,500 lbs
2.5i Touring1,500 lbs
2.0XT Touring1,500 lbs
Curb weight: 2.5i3,322 lbs
2.5i Premium3,349 lbs
2.5i Limited3,455 lbs
2.0XT Premium3,653 lbs
2.5i Touring3,494 lbs
2.0XT Touring3,717 lbs
Fuel tank: 2.5i15.9 gal
2.5i Premium15.9 gal
2.5i Limited15.9 gal
2.0XT Premium15.9 gal
2.5i Touring15.9 gal
2.0XT Touring15.9 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: 2.5i24
2.5i Premium24
2.5i Limited28
2.0XT Premium25
2.5i Touring28
2.0XT Touring25
City MPG: 2.5i22
2.5i Premium22
2.5i Limited26
2.0XT Premium23
2.5i Touring26
2.0XT Touring23
Highway MPG: 2.5i28
2.5i Premium28
2.5i Limited32
2.0XT Premium27
2.5i Touring32
2.0XT Touring27

Full specifications by trim
Spec	2.5i	2.5i Premium	2.5i Limited	2.0XT Premium	2.5i Touring	2.0XT Touring
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (recommended)	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (recommended)
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	181.5 in	181.5 in	181.5 in	180.9 in	181.5 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	3,322 lbs	3,349 lbs	3,455 lbs	3,653 lbs	3,494 lbs	3,717 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	24	24	28	25	28	25
City MPG	22	22	26	23	26	23
Highway MPG	28	28	32	27	32	27

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