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The New Remodeled Subaru Forester Pricing, You Better Be Sitting

We've been waiting for the next-generation 2025 Subaru Forester pricing. Now we know how much the price increased, and it's significant. Consider taking a seat first before you read this.
2025 Subaru Forester

Are you sitting down? Subaru of America announced the sixth-generation 2025 Forester pricing and how much the compact SUV went up. It went up a minimum of $2,000, and some trim levels saw close to a $3,000 price increase. Ouch.

Subaru Corporation has to pay for all those expensive next-generation Forester upgrades. 

How much did the 2025 Subaru Forester increase in price?

  • The Base Forester increased by +$2,900
  • Premium +$2,000
  • Sport +$2,930
  • Limited +$2,320
  • Touring + $2,900

2024 Wilderness is a carryover model with no changes (+$250 dealer fees)

What is the 2025 Forester pricing?

The 2025 Forester comes in five trim levels: The Base trim starts at $31,090, Premium ($33,390), Sport ($35,890), Limited ($37,390), and Touring ($38,490). Pricing includes destination and dealer fees ($1,395).

The 2024 Forester Wilderness carries over with a starting price of $36,265. Destination and Delivery ($1,345)

Where is the 2025 Forester Wilderness?

Subaru says, "The rugged 2024 Forester Wilderness will continue in production alongside the all-new 2025 Forester and is unchanged."

Subaru still has to announce the outdoor-themed 2025 Forester Wilderness, but it will likely launch sometime next year. Subaru is still redesigning the rugged trim level. Stay tuned.

2025 Forester Highlights

1. All-new 2025 Subaru Forester adds a sleek, stylish exterior with a refined, quieter interior.

Subaru says, "Several functional aerodynamic improvements enhance the Forester's performance and stability. An air outlet at the trailing edge of the front wheel opening allows air to exit from the wheel well more freely, contributing to reduced lift on the front tires and improved driving stability."

2. Subaru's sixth-generation bestselling SUV offers more advanced features and improved ride quality without sacrificing handling or capability.

3. The latest-generation EyeSight Driver Assist safety technology is standard on all trim levels.

Subaru says," The newest version of the EyeSight system operates more smoothly, quickly, and under a greater range of conditions than prior versions." 

4. It's the Forester's debut of the foot-activated Hands-Free Power Rear Gate. 

5. For the first time, the Subaru Starlink 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system is available for Forester. 

What's new under the hood of the 2025 Forester?

All 2025 Forester trim levels come standard with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder Boxer engine delivering 180 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque. That is two less horsepower and two more lb-ft of torque than the 2024 Forester. 

Subaru says a Lineartronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) "with smoother and quieter performance" is standard on all Forester models. 

Forester Base $31,090

The 2025 Subaru Forester Base SUV is well-equipped with impressive standard features, including Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. However, it costs $2,900, and only some buyers will choose the Base trim at that price. 

Forester Premium $33,390

When I study the trim levels and pricing, the Premium trim now looks like the best value. Starting from the Forester's impressive roster of standard equipment, the 2025 Forester Premium goes further with added comfort and convenience features.

Forester Sport $35,890

The 2025 Subaru Forester Sport is a stylish SUV with unique styling elements and exceptional curb appeal. The Sport will stay a popular trim with many buyers.

Forester Limited $37,390

The 2025 Forester Limited adds more creature comforts inside, including leather-trimmed upholstery and driver assistance features. Who doesn't want more comfort?

Forester Touring $41,390

On top of the 2025 Forester lineup, the Touring trim level adds exceptional equipment for comfort and style. The Touring tops $41,000. Enjoy those heated and ventilated front seats and heated rear seats. 

Where is the 2025 Forester made?

All 2025 Subaru Forester models are manufactured at Subaru's Gunma, Japan facility, so Forester quality should remain high. 

A new Subaru Forester Hybrid trim is coming.

The big news is that Subaru Corporation President and CEO Atsushi Osaki said the Subaru Forester will get a new hybrid powertrain for the 2026 model year, likely in the spring of 2025. He said the electrified Forester "will follow quickly." Pricing and details have yet to be announced. Stay tuned. 

When does the 2025 Forester arrive in the U.S. showrooms?

Subaru of America says the all-new 2025 Subaru Forester compact SUV will arrive on U.S. shores later this spring.

Your turn

What do you think of the 2025 Subaru Forester? Will you wait until 2025 to get the new Forester Hybrid?

Thanks for reading, everyone. I hope you enjoyed this Subaru Forester report. See you tomorrow for my latest Subaru Report.

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I am Denis Flierl, a top Torque News and Subaru reporter since 2012. I’ve invested over 30 years in the automotive industry in a consulting role, working with every major car brand. I am an experienced Rocky Mountain Automotive Press member. You'll find my expert Subaru analysis here. Follow me on my The Dirty Subaru website, Dirty Subaru blog, X SubaruReport, All Subaru, WRXSTI, @DenisFlierl, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Comments

Nicholas (not verified)    April 5, 2024 - 12:46PM

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With that big of a price increase, there better be lots of outstanding standard equipment on the Touring. Because for that price increase I can get a new 2024 Outback for less. It better have several different options that make it worth
going with the Forester

Barry J Smith (not verified)    April 5, 2024 - 4:03PM

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Crazy price increases. I now think the Mazda lineup is a better option. I planned on going with the Forester, but with long waits and dealers not dealing, I'm out as of today.

Nicholas (not verified)    April 7, 2024 - 10:32AM

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Was at a dealership yesterday. They had the build on their website. Went with basic equipment options on the touring. Cargo net, approach lighting outside mirrors dimming mirrors, rear back seat protectors and rear bumper cover. $41,350. + tax title dealer fees. They cannot tell what the standard equipment is. For that price I can get a decent Mazda, Hyundai, with better equipment and warranty. Been a long time Subaru person. Maybe it’s time for a change.