How To Save Big On The Subaru Forester
The Subaru Forester has been increasing in popularity since its 1997 debut as Subaru's first "SUV," now Subaru's second-largest SUV after the Ascent. The current Forester is all new for the 2025 model year, ushering in a more modern look for the Forester. Right now Subaru has a number of excellent incentives on the Forester amidst a tumultuous sales environment. You just might be able to get an amazing price on a brand new car.
Historically popular amongst many Americans such as residents of Vermont and Minnesota, Subarus have risen in popularity amongst the entire nation of late, driven by a focus on affordability and value. With standard symmetrical all wheel drive, Subarus deliver an excellent bevy of features for any climate, with over half a million units sold in 2022.
The Forester is an SUV in earnest, competing with the likes of the Honda-CRV and Toyota RAV4, but offering Subaru’s hallmark standard all wheel drive. It started at $27,095 msrp in Base trim for 2024, up to $29,995 for the new 2025 model. The Forester’s number of trims and options do not go quite as up-market as the Outback, making it slightly more value-oriented. It has standard dual zone auto climate control in addition to an infotainment system. Base models comes well equipped, with LED responsive headlights, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, power options (windows/locks/mirrors), and rear vision camera.
Subaru’s corporate 182hp 2.5L Boxer four is the entry level motor. Standard ground clearance is 8.7 inches and there is 74.2 cubic feet of cargo volume. The Premium trim, $33,385 msrp for 2025, adds panoramic power moonroof, keyless access with push button start, and 10 way power driver’s seat. Sport trim adds 18 inch black finish alloys and a special engine management system, as well as two tone cloth upholstery with orange contrast stitching. Premium trim is where the new Forester Hybrid motor is available, $36,595 msrp, for 581 miles of total range.
Wilderness trim raises the Forester to 9.2 inches of ground clearance (vs. 9.5 inches on Outback Wilderness trim), starting at $36,285 msrp for 2025 and undercutting Outback Wilderness by about five grand. It also has which unique front and rear bumpers with tow hooks, anodized copper accents, 17-inch matte wheels with all-terrain tires, and water-repellent upholstery.
Top-of-the-line Touring, starting at $41,595 msrp for 2025, comes with heated front and rear seats, power adjustable front seats, and exclusive saddle brown leather trim seats. Some fancier options are available on the Forester, such as a Harmon Kardon audio system, and leather trimmed seats on the Limited.
Right now Subaru is offering 1.9% APR on any remaining 2024 Forester inventory for 72 months for qualified buyers (of which there is not much). Subaru also has 3.9% APR for 2025 Forester for 48 months. Lastly, they have a $319/month lease deal on the 2025 Forester Base model with $3,219 down at signing. At its low price of entry, the Forester is one of the best values for a new SUV in North America; if you are really hunting for a bargain, Subaru has even more affordable models such as the Crosstrek, which starts at $26,560 MSRP and is still billed as an “SUV.” Be sure to check local dealers for region-specific Subaru offers as they may vary by state.
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