2025 Subaru Forester Gets Big Price Hikes Across The Board, Starts At $29,695
Subaru has announced the 2025 Forester will arrive at U.S. dealerships this spring and start at $29,695 before fees.
Five trim levels will be available and the range-topping Touring will set you back $39,995.
All Foresters have all-wheel drive, a continuously variable transmission, and a 2.5-liter engine with 180 hp.
The 2025 Subaru Forester is granola personified and you can pick one up this spring. However, it’ll be significantly more expensive that the model it replaces, with pricing now starting at $29,695, excluding a $1,395 delivery and destination fee. This translates to a $2,600 increase, or nearly 10% more for the base version compared to the outgoing 2024 model year. Meanwhile, the rest of the lineup sees price hikes ranging from $1,700 to $2,630, equating to a 5.6% to 8.3% increase.
At the base of the range you’ll find LED headlights, roof rails, and 17-inch alloy wheels. Inside, there are analog gauges and a compact 4.2-inch multi-information display. Additionally, the Forester gets dual 7-inch displays and a four-speaker audio system.
Highlights are few and far between, but the base model has power windows and locks as well as a dual-zone automatic climate control system. Buyers will also find cloth seats with blue contrast stitching as well as a hexagonal pattern. The latter is echoed on the simulated leather dash.
Despite being relatively basic on comfort features, the entry-level Forester comes with adaptive cruise control, a lane centering system, and pre-collision braking. They’re joined by lane departure warning / prevention, a rearview camera, high beam assist, and a rear seat reminder.
The Forester Premium begins at $31,995 and is well-worth the price of admission over the base trim as it adds some relatively basic features such as rear privacy glass, illuminated vanity mirrors, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
That’s just the tip of the iceberg as the model has LED fog lights, a panoramic moonroof, heated exterior mirrors, and a windshield wiper deicer. Bigger changes occur inside as the model has a 10-way power driver’s seat, heated front seats, and a wireless smartphone charger. They’re joined by an 11.6-inch infotainment system, a six-speaker audio system, a fancier instrument cluster, upgraded upholstery, and a keyless access system with a push-button ignition.
The optimistically named Forester Sport begins at $34,495 and feels like it’s from the Bronze Age in more ways than one. Jokes aside, the model has bronze exterior accents as well as 19-inch alloy wheels with a bronze finish. They’re joined by gloss black low-profile roof rails and Crystal Black Silica mirrors with integrated turn signals.
The bronze theme continues in the cabin where colorful accents are joined by special floor mats, chrome door handles, and gray Sport StarTex seats.
Source: https://www.carscoops.com/2024/04/2025-subaru-forester-gets-big-price-hike-to