3/4 Front Glamour 2012 Subaru Forester
  • 3/4 Front Glamour 2012 Subaru Forester
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  • Surround 3/4 Rear - Drivers Side  2012 Subaru Forester
  • CarsDirect Price Tag
    VehicleMinMax
    Subaru Forester $20,664 $29,167
    Subaru Outback $22,858 $30,809
    Honda CR-V $21,190 $29,105
    Toyota RAV4 $21,985 $28,881
    Average $21,674 $29,491
    CarsDirect Price

    $20,664 - $29,167
    Save up to 5% (MSRP $21,370 - $30,670)
  • Monthly Payment Calendar
    VehicleMinMax
    Subaru Forester$347 $489
    Subaru Outback $384 $517
    Honda CR-V $356 $488
    Toyota RAV4 $369 $485
    Average $364 $495

    Based On: 10% down, 4.5% APR, 60 months

    Estimated Monthly Payment

    $347 - $489 per month
  • MPG
    MPGcityhwy
    Subaru Forester 20 26
    Subaru Outback 19 26
    Honda CR-V 22 27
    Toyota RAV4 21 27
    Average 21 27
    MPG

    20 City | 26 Highway
 
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Buying Outlook Updated on September 28, 2011 by our Vehicle Experts

  • Inventory levels of the 2011 model are low
  • Prices are expected to remain steady heading into the fall

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OUR TAKE

  • Good fuel economy and roomy interior, but interior quality is lacking.
  • Suspension and chassis both need refining in order to compete.

PROS

Pros
  • Large cargo area
  • Back seats easy to fold down
  • Comfortable seats
  • Surprisingly tight turning circle
  • Low base price

CONS

Cons
  • Interior quality just average
OVERVIEW

The Forester has won over consumers with its combination of good driving dynamics, an advanced all-wheel drive system and midsize crossover utility. Found in the 2.5 X is Subaru's ubiquitous naturally aspirated 2.5-liter Boxer horizontally opposed 4-cylinder. This engine has been revised for 2011, now making 170 hp and 174 lb-ft. of torque. The 2.5 X is available in base, Premium, Limited and Touring trim levels. Upgrading to the 2.5 XT brings a turbocharged version of the 2.5-liter Boxer making 224 hp and 226 lb-ft of torque. The XT comes only in Premium and Touring trims. 2.5X and 2.5X Premium trims come with a standard 5-speed manual or available 4-speed automatic with manual shift, while all other trims get the automatic.

Subaru models are a favorite for harsh weather climates owing to the brands advanced symmetrical all-wheel drive system. Safety equipment includes electronic stability and traction control, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with brake assist, active front head restraints, front side-impact airbags and front and rear side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor.

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Subaru Forester Popular Styles

The Subaru Forester has 6 different styles. These are the most popular Forester styles based on real CarsDirect shopper behavior. Updated February 7, 2012.
 % Chosen
by Shoppers
Average MSRPAverage
CarsDirect Price
1
2012 2.5X Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive
35% $25,275
$24,095
2
2012 2.5X 4dr All-wheel Drive
32% $22,329
$21,393
3
2012 2.5X Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive
16% $28,019
$26,463
4
2012 2.5X Touring 4dr All-wheel Drive
7% $29,746
$27,969
5
2012 2.5XT Touring 4dr All-wheel Drive
6% $31,622
$29,686
6
2012 2.5XT Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive
4% $28,466
$26,917
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