How much does the 2021 Subaru Forester cost?

The 2021 Subaru Forester has a starting MSRP of $24,795, ranging up to $34,895 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $24,795; Premium from $27,795; Sport from $29,395; Limited from $31,395; Touring from $34,895. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $13,997.

What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Subaru Forester?

The 2021 Subaru Forester achieves up to 29 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2021 Subaru Forester have?

The 2021 Subaru Forester offers up to 76.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2021 Subaru Forester tow?

The 2021 Subaru Forester has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,500 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2021 Subaru Forester safe?

The 2021 Subaru Forester earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2021 Subaru Forester come in?

The 2021 Subaru Forester is available in 5 trims across SUV body styles with all wheel drive.

2021 Subaru Forester

5 trims · SUV

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$13,997

89 for sale · Starting MSRP $24,795 – $34,895

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

Subaru Forester for sale

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

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Pricing

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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 Base

Total price (Base MSRP)

$24,795

Typical monthly

$491/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 2021 Subaru Forester trims

Base
MSRP
$24,795
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
26/33
Horsepower
182 hp
Torque
176 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L flat 4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
76.1
Max towing
1,500 lbs
Premium
MSRP
$27,795
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
26/33
Horsepower
182 hp
Torque
176 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L flat 4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
70.9
Max towing
1,500 lbs
Sport
MSRP
$29,395
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
26/33
Horsepower
182 hp
Torque
176 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L flat 4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
70.9
Max towing
1,500 lbs
Limited
MSRP
$31,395
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
26/33
Horsepower
182 hp
Torque
176 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L flat 4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
70.9
Max towing
1,500 lbs
Touring
MSRP
$34,895
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
26/33
Horsepower
182 hp
Torque
176 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L flat 4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
70.9
Max towing
1,500 lbs

Compare 2021 Subaru Forester trim specifications
Spec	Base	Premium	Sport	Limited	Touring
MSRP	$24,795	$27,795	$29,395	$31,395	$34,895
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	26/33	26/33	26/33	26/33	26/33
Horsepower	182 hp	182 hp	182 hp	182 hp	182 hp
Torque	176 lb-ft	176 lb-ft	176 lb-ft	176 lb-ft	176 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)	76.1	70.9	70.9	70.9	70.9
Max towing	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Basegas
Premiumgas
Sportgas
Limitedgas
Touringgas
Fuel type: Baseregular unleaded
Premiumregular unleaded
Sportregular unleaded
Limitedregular unleaded
Touringregular unleaded
Cylinders: Baseflat 4
Premiumflat 4
Sportflat 4
Limitedflat 4
Touringflat 4
Displacement: Base2.5 L
Premium2.5 L
Sport2.5 L
Limited2.5 L
Touring2.5 L
Horsepower: Base182 hp
Premium182 hp
Sport182 hp
Limited182 hp
Touring182 hp
Torque: Base176 lb-ft
Premium176 lb-ft
Sport176 lb-ft
Limited176 lb-ft
Touring176 lb-ft
Transmission: Basecontinuously variable-speed automatic
Premiumcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Sportcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Limitedcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Touringcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Baseall wheel drive
Premiumall wheel drive
Sportall wheel drive
Limitedall wheel drive
Touringall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: BaseSUV
PremiumSUV
SportSUV
LimitedSUV
TouringSUV
Doors: Base5
Premium5
Sport5
Limited5
Touring5
Seating: Base5
Premium5
Sport5
Limited5
Touring5
Length: Base182.1 in
Premium182.1 in
Sport182.1 in
Limited182.1 in
Touring182.1 in
Width: Base71.5 in
Premium71.5 in
Sport71.5 in
Limited71.5 in
Touring71.5 in
Height: Base67.5 in
Premium68.1 in
Sport68.1 in
Limited68.1 in
Touring68.1 in
Wheelbase: Base105.1 in
Premium105.1 in
Sport105.1 in
Limited105.1 in
Touring105.1 in
Ground clearance: Base8.7 in
Premium8.7 in
Sport8.7 in
Limited8.7 in
Touring8.7 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Base31.1 cu ft
Premium28.9 cu ft
Sport28.9 cu ft
Limited28.9 cu ft
Touring28.9 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Base76.1 cu ft
Premium70.9 cu ft
Sport70.9 cu ft
Limited70.9 cu ft
Touring70.9 cu ft
Max towing: Base1,500 lbs
Premium1,500 lbs
Sport1,500 lbs
Limited1,500 lbs
Touring1,500 lbs
Curb weight: Base3,453 lbs
Premium3,525 lbs
Sport3,537 lbs
Limited3,541 lbs
Touring3,589 lbs
Fuel tank: Base16.6 gal
Premium16.6 gal
Sport16.6 gal
Limited16.6 gal
Touring16.6 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base29
Premium29
Sport29
Limited29
Touring29
City MPG: Base26
Premium26
Sport26
Limited26
Touring26
Highway MPG: Base33
Premium33
Sport33
Limited33
Touring33

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Base	Premium	Sport	Limited	Touring
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
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	182 hp	182 hp	182 hp	182 hp	182 hp
Torque	176 lb-ft	176 lb-ft	176 lb-ft	176 lb-ft	176 lb-ft
Transmission	continuously variable-speed automatic	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
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5	5	5
Seating	5	5	5	5	5
Length	182.1 in	182.1 in	182.1 in	182.1 in	182.1 in
Width	71.5 in	71.5 in	71.5 in	71.5 in	71.5 in
Height	67.5 in	68.1 in	68.1 in	68.1 in	68.1 in
Wheelbase	105.1 in	105.1 in	105.1 in	105.1 in	105.1 in
Ground clearance	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	31.1 cu ft	28.9 cu ft	28.9 cu ft	28.9 cu ft	28.9 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	76.1 cu ft	70.9 cu ft	70.9 cu ft	70.9 cu ft	70.9 cu ft
Max towing	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs
Curb weight	3,453 lbs	3,525 lbs	3,537 lbs	3,541 lbs	3,589 lbs
Fuel tank	16.6 gal	16.6 gal	16.6 gal	16.6 gal	16.6 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	29	29	29	29	29
City MPG	26	26	26	26	26
Highway MPG	33	33	33	33	33

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