View trim details for 2018 Subaru Forester

MSRP Range: $22,795 - $36,090

Trim Comparison

Price

$29,495
$36,090
$22,795
$23,795
$29,395
$25,695
$26,195
$27,345
$33,090

Body type name

Wagon
Wagon
Wagon
Wagon
Wagon
Wagon
Wagon
Wagon
Wagon

Doors

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

Drivetrain name

AWD
AWD
AWD
AWD
AWD
AWD
AWD
AWD
AWD

Engine name

2.0L Turbo H4 250hp 258ft. lbs.
2.0L Turbo H4 250hp 258ft. lbs.
2.5L H4 170hp 174ft. lbs.
2.5L H4 170hp 174ft. lbs.
2.5L H4 170hp 174ft. lbs.
2.5L H4 170hp 174ft. lbs.
2.5L H4 170hp 174ft. lbs.
2.5L H4 170hp 174ft. lbs.
2.5L H4 170hp 174ft. lbs.

Horse power

250
250
170
170
170
170
170
170
170

Engine Name

2.0L Turbo H4 250hp 258ft. lbs.
2.0L Turbo H4 250hp 258ft. lbs.
2.5L H4 170hp 174ft. lbs.
2.5L H4 170hp 174ft. lbs.
2.5L H4 170hp 174ft. lbs.
2.5L H4 170hp 174ft. lbs.
2.5L H4 170hp 174ft. lbs.
2.5L H4 170hp 174ft. lbs.
2.5L H4 170hp 174ft. lbs.

Cylinders

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

Aspiration

Turbo
Turbo
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated

Bore

3.39
3.39
3.7
3.7
3.7
3.7
3.7
3.7
3.7

Compression

10.6
10.6
10
10
10
10
10
10
10

Displacement

2
2
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5

Oil capacity

5.1
5.1
4.4
4.4
4.4
4.4
4.4
4.4
4.4

Stroke

3.39
3.39
3.54
3.54
3.54
3.54
3.54
3.54
3.54

Valve timing

VVT
VVT
VVT
VVT
VVT
VVT
VVT
VVT
VVT

Max hp

250 @5600
250 @5600
170 @5800
170 @5800
170 @5800
170 @5800
170 @5800
170 @5800
170 @5800

Max torque

258 @2000
258 @2000
174 @4100
174 @4100
174 @4100
174 @4100
174 @4100
174 @4100
174 @4100

Engine type

Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion

Cam type

DOHC
DOHC
DOHC
DOHC
DOHC
DOHC
DOHC
DOHC
DOHC

Valves

16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16

Transmission Name

6-Speed Shiftable CVT
6-Speed Shiftable CVT
6-Speed Manual
CVT
CVT
6-Speed Manual
CVT
6-Speed Shiftable CVT
CVT

Transmission Style

Shiftable CVT
Shiftable CVT
Shiftable CVT

Fuel type

Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline

Combined MPG

25
25
24
24
28

Highway MPG

27
27
28
28
32

City MPG

23
23
22
22
26

Fuel Grade

Premium
Premium
Regular
Regular
Regular

Fuel quality

91
91
87
87
87

Fuel induction

DI
DI
SMPI
SMPI
SMPI

4WD type

full time
full time
full time
full time
full time
full time
full time
full time
full time

Battery saver

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Front shock type

gas
gas
gas
gas
gas
gas
gas
gas
gas

Front spring type

coil
coil
coil
coil
coil
coil
coil
coil
coil

Front suspension classification

independent
independent
independent
independent
independent
independent
independent
independent
independent

Front suspension type

lower control arms
lower control arms
lower control arms
lower control arms
lower control arms
lower control arms
lower control arms
lower control arms
lower control arms

Rear shock type

gas
gas
gas
gas
gas
gas
gas
gas
gas

Rear spring type

coil
coil
coil
coil
coil
coil
coil
coil
coil

Rear suspension classification

independent
independent
independent
independent
independent
independent
independent
independent
independent

Rear suspension type

double wishbone
double wishbone
double wishbone
double wishbone
double wishbone
double wishbone
double wishbone
double wishbone
double wishbone

Length

180.9
180.9
181.5
181.5
181.5
181.5
181.5
181.5
181.5

Wheelbase

103.9
103.9
103.9
103.9
103.9
103.9
103.9
103.9
103.9

Height

68.2
68.2
66.4
66.4
68.2
68.2
68.2
68.2
68.2

Ground Clearance

8.7
8.7
8.7
8.7
8.7
8.7
8.7
8.7
8.7

Width

80.5
80.5
80.5
80.5
80.5
80.5
80.5
80.5
80.5

Front Track Width

60.9
60.9
60.9
60.9
60.9
60.9
60.9
60.9
60.9

Rear Track Width

61.1
61.1
61.1
61.1
61.1
61.1
61.1
61.1
61.1

Interior Volume

134.8
134.8
142.7
142.7
134.8
134.8
134.8
134.8
134.8

Cargo Volume

31.5
31.5
34.4
34.4
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5
31.5

Passenger Volume

103.3
103.3
108.3
108.3
103.3
103.3
103.3
103.3
103.3

Cargo Volume All Rear Seats Down

68.5
68.5
74.7
74.7
68.5
68.5
68.5
68.5
68.5

Max Payload

999
935
1158
1085
1025
1131
1058
1058
986

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

4652
4652
4480
4480
4480
4480
4480
4480
4480

Gross Vehicle Weight Range

4001-5000
4001-5000
4001-5000
4001-5000
4001-5000
4001-5000
4001-5000
4001-5000
4001-5000

Curb Weight

3653
3717
3322
3395
3455
3349
3422
3422
3494

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.9
15.9
15.9
15.9
15.9
15.9
15.9
15.9
15.9

Max Towing Capacity

1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500

Head Room 1st Row

40.0
40.0
41.4
41.4
40.0
40.0
40.0
40.0
40.0

Head Room 2nd Row/Rear

37.5
37.5
39.8
39.8
37.5
37.5
37.5
37.5
37.5

Hip Room 1st Row

53.9
53.9
53.9
53.9
53.9
53.9
53.9
53.9
53.9

Hip Room 2nd Row/Rear

53.0
53.0
53.0
53.0
53.0
53.0
53.0
53.0
53.0

Shoulder Room 1st Row

57.0
57.0
57.0
57.0
57.0
57.0
57.0
57.0
57.0

Shoulder Room 2nd Row/Rear

56.5
56.5
56.5
56.5
56.5
56.5
56.5
56.5
56.5

Leg Room 1st Row

43.0
43.0
43.0
43.0
43.0
43.0
43.0
43.0
43.0

Leg Room 2nd Row/Rear

38.0
38.0
38.0
38.0
38.0
38.0
38.0
38.0
38.0

Standard Seating

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

Max Seating

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

Seating Rows

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

Front Wheel Diameter

18.0
18.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
18.0
18.0

Rear Wheel Diameter

18.0
18.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
18.0
18.0

Front Wheel Size

18.0 x 7.0
18.0 x 7.0
17.0 x 7.0
17.0 x 7.0
17.0 x 7.0
17.0 x 7.0
17.0 x 7.0
18.0 x 7.0
18.0 x 7.0

Rear Wheel Size

18.0 x 7.0
18.0 x 7.0
17.0 x 7.0
17.0 x 7.0
17.0 x 7.0
17.0 x 7.0
17.0 x 7.0
18.0 x 7.0
18.0 x 7.0

Front Wheel Width

7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0

Rear Wheel Width

7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0

Tire Type

All Season
All Season
All Season
All Season
All Season
All Season
All Season
All Season
All Season

Front Tire Description

225/55R18 97H
225/55R18 97H
225/60R17 98H
225/60R17 98H
225/60R17 98H
225/60R17 98H
225/60R17 98H
225/55R18 97H
225/55R18 97H

Rear Tire Description

225/55R18 97H
225/55R18 97H
225/60R17 98H
225/60R17 98H
225/60R17 98H
225/60R17 98H
225/60R17 98H
225/55R18 97H
225/55R18 97H

Basic Warranty (Months/Miles)

36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000

Powertrain Warranty (Months/Miles)

60/60000
60/60000
60/60000
60/60000
60/60000
60/60000
60/60000
60/60000
60/60000

Roadside Assistance (Months/Miles)

36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000

Antenna

diversity
diversity
mast
mast
diversity
diversity
diversity
diversity
diversity

Auxiliary Audio Input

Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, jack, USB
Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, jack, USB
Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, jack, USB
Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, jack, USB
Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, jack, USB
Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, jack, USB
Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, jack, USB
Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, jack, USB
Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, jack, USB

Internet radio app

AHA
AHA
AHA
AHA
AHA
AHA
AHA
AHA
AHA

Radio

AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated
AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated
AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display
AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display
AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated
AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated
AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated
AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated
AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated

Radio data system

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Satellite radio

SiriusXM ready
SiriusXM ready
SiriusXM ready
SiriusXM ready
SiriusXM ready
SiriusXM ready
SiriusXM ready

Connected in-car apps

SiriusXM Travel Link, Yelp
SiriusXM Travel Link, Yelp
Yelp
Yelp
SiriusXM Travel Link, Yelp
SiriusXM Travel Link, Yelp
SiriusXM Travel Link, Yelp
SiriusXM Travel Link, Yelp
SiriusXM Travel Link, Yelp

Infotainment system

STARLINK
STARLINK
STARLINK
STARLINK
STARLINK
STARLINK
STARLINK
STARLINK
STARLINK

Infotainment screen size

7 in.
7 in.
6.2 in.
6.2 in.
7 in.
7 in.
7 in.
7 in.
7 in.

Electronic messaging assistance

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Satellite communications

voice guided directions
voice guided directions
voice guided directions
voice guided directions
voice guided directions
voice guided directions
voice guided directions
voice guided directions
voice guided directions

Smart device app compatibility

MySubaru
MySubaru
MySubaru
MySubaru
MySubaru
MySubaru
MySubaru
MySubaru
MySubaru

Smart device app function

lock operation, maintenance scheduling, maintenance status, vehicle location
lock operation, maintenance scheduling, maintenance status, vehicle location
lock operation, maintenance scheduling, maintenance status, vehicle location
lock operation, maintenance scheduling, maintenance status, vehicle location
lock operation, maintenance scheduling, maintenance status, vehicle location
lock operation, maintenance scheduling, maintenance status, vehicle location
lock operation, maintenance scheduling, maintenance status, vehicle location
lock operation, maintenance scheduling, maintenance status, vehicle location
lock operation, maintenance scheduling, maintenance status, vehicle location

Wireless

Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth

Air filtration

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Front air conditioning

automatic climate control
automatic climate control
automatic climate control
automatic climate control
automatic climate control
automatic climate control
automatic climate control

Front air conditioning zones

single
dual
single
single
single
single
single
single
dual

Clock

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Digital odometer

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

External temperature display

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Fuel economy display

MPG, range
MPG, range
MPG, range
MPG, range
MPG, range
MPG, range
MPG, range
MPG, range
MPG, range

Gauge

tachometer
tachometer
tachometer
tachometer
tachometer
tachometer
tachometer
tachometer
tachometer

Instrument cluster screen size

4.2 in.
4.2 in.
4.2 in.
4.2 in.
4.2 in.

Multi-function display

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Trip odometer

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Warnings and reminders

coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low fuel level, low oil pressure, low washer fluid, maintenance due
coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low fuel level, low oil pressure, low washer fluid, maintenance due
coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low fuel level, low oil pressure, low washer fluid, maintenance due
coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low fuel level, low oil pressure, low washer fluid, maintenance due
coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low fuel level, low oil pressure, low washer fluid, maintenance due
coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low fuel level, low oil pressure, low washer fluid, maintenance due
coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low fuel level, low oil pressure, low washer fluid, maintenance due
coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low fuel level, low oil pressure, low washer fluid, maintenance due
coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low fuel level, low oil pressure, low washer fluid, maintenance due

Driver seat

heated
heated
heated
heated
heated
heated

Driver seat power adjustments

10, height, lumbar, reclining
10, height, lumbar, reclining
10, height, lumbar, reclining
10, height, lumbar, reclining
10, height, lumbar, reclining
10, height, lumbar, reclining
10, height, lumbar, reclining

Front headrests

2, adjustable
2, adjustable
2, adjustable
2, adjustable
2, adjustable
2, adjustable
2, adjustable
2, adjustable
2, adjustable

Front seat type

bucket
bucket
bucket
bucket
bucket
bucket
bucket
bucket
bucket

Passenger seat

heated
heated
heated
heated
heated
heated

Passenger seat manual adjustments

4, reclining
4, reclining
4, reclining
4, reclining
4, reclining
4, reclining
4, reclining
4, reclining
4, reclining

Rear seat folding

split
one-touch fold flat
split
split
split
split
split
split
one-touch fold flat

Rear seat type

60-40 split bench
60-40 split bench
60-40 split bench
60-40 split bench
60-40 split bench
60-40 split bench
60-40 split bench
60-40 split bench
60-40 split bench

Upholstery

cloth
leather-trimmed
cloth
cloth
leather-trimmed
cloth
cloth
cloth
leather-trimmed

Compass

yes
yes

Armrests

rear center with cupholders, rear folding
rear center with cupholders, rear folding
rear center with cupholders, rear folding
rear center with cupholders, rear folding
rear center with cupholders, rear folding
rear center with cupholders, rear folding
rear center with cupholders, rear folding

Floor mat material

carpet
carpet
carpet
carpet
carpet
carpet
carpet
carpet
carpet

Floor material

carpet
carpet
carpet
carpet
carpet
carpet
carpet
carpet
carpet

Floor mats

front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear

Shift knob trim

leather
leather
urethane
urethane
leather
urethane
urethane
leather
leather

Steering wheel trim

leather
leather
urethane
urethane
leather
urethane
urethane
leather
leather

Assist handle

front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear

Center console

front console with armrest and storage, illuminated
front console with armrest and storage, illuminated
front console with storage, illuminated
front console with storage, illuminated
front console with armrest and storage, illuminated
front console with storage, illuminated
front console with armrest and storage, illuminated
front console with armrest and storage, illuminated
front console with armrest and storage, illuminated

Cupholders

front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear

Multi-function remote

keyless entry, panic alarm, trunk release
panic alarm, proximity entry system, trunk release
keyless entry, panic alarm, trunk release
keyless entry, panic alarm, trunk release
keyless entry, panic alarm, trunk release
keyless entry, panic alarm, trunk release
keyless entry, panic alarm, trunk release
keyless entry, panic alarm, trunk release
panic alarm, proximity entry system, trunk release

One-touch windows

2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2

Overhead console

front
front
front
front
front
front
front
front
front

Power outlet(s)

cargo area, two 12V front
cargo area, two 12V front
cargo area, two 12V front
cargo area, two 12V front
cargo area, two 12V front
cargo area, two 12V front
cargo area, two 12V front
cargo area, two 12V front
cargo area, two 12V front

Power windows

lockout button
lockout button
lockout button
lockout button
lockout button
lockout button
lockout button
lockout button
lockout button

Reading lights

front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear

Rearview mirror

manual day/night
manual day/night
manual day/night
manual day/night
manual day/night
manual day/night
manual day/night
manual day/night
manual day/night

Steering wheel

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Steering wheel mounted controls

audio, cruise control, multi-function, paddle shifter, phone, voice control
audio, cruise control, multi-function, paddle shifter, phone, voice control
audio, cruise control, multi-function, phone
audio, cruise control, multi-function, phone
audio, cruise control, multi-function, phone, voice control
audio, cruise control, multi-function, phone, voice control
audio, cruise control, multi-function, phone, voice control
audio, cruise control, multi-function, paddle shifter, phone, voice control
audio, cruise control, multi-function, phone, voice control

Storage

cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, grocery bag holder, in floor, sunglasses holder
cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, grocery bag holder, in floor, sunglasses holder
cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, grocery bag holder, in floor, sunglasses holder
cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, grocery bag holder, in floor, sunglasses holder
cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, grocery bag holder, in floor, sunglasses holder
cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, grocery bag holder, in floor, sunglasses holder
cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, grocery bag holder, in floor, sunglasses holder
cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, grocery bag holder, in floor, sunglasses holder
cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, grocery bag holder, in floor, sunglasses holder

Adaptive stop and go cruise control

semi-automatic
semi-automatic

Cargo cover

retractable
retractable
retractable

Push-button start

yes
yes

Door handle color

body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color

Exhaust

dual tip
dual tip

mirror color

body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color

Grille color

black
black
black with chrome accents
black with chrome accents
black with chrome accents
black with chrome accents
black with chrome accents
black with chrome accents
black with chrome accents

Mirror color

body-color
body-color
black
black
body-color
body-color
body-color
black
body-color

Rear bumper color

body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color

Rear Spoiler

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Headlights

auto delay off, auto on/off, halogen
auto delay off, auto high beam dimmer, auto on/off, cornering, LED, self-leveling
auto off, halogen
auto off, halogen
auto delay off, auto on/off, halogen
auto off, halogen
auto off, halogen
auto delay off, auto on/off, cornering, LED, self-leveling
auto delay off, auto high beam dimmer, auto on/off, cornering, LED, self-leveling

Side mirror adjustments

manual folding, power
manual folding, power
manual folding, power
manual folding, power
manual folding, power
manual folding, power
manual folding, power
manual folding, power
manual folding, power

Sunroof

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Roof rails

black
black
black
black
black
black
black

Spare tire mount location

inside
inside
inside
inside
inside
inside
inside
inside
inside

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Wheels

alloy
alloy
steel
steel
alloy
alloy
alloy
painted alloy
alloy

Front wipers

variable intermittent
variable intermittent
variable intermittent
variable intermittent
variable intermittent
variable intermittent
variable intermittent
variable intermittent
variable intermittent

Liftgate window

fixed
fixed
fixed
fixed
fixed
fixed
fixed
fixed
fixed

Power windows

safety reverse
safety reverse
safety reverse
safety reverse
safety reverse
safety reverse
safety reverse
safety reverse
safety reverse

Rear privacy glass

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Rear wiper

auto-on in reverse, intermittent, with washer
auto-on in reverse, intermittent, with washer
auto-on in reverse, intermittent, with washer
auto-on in reverse, intermittent, with washer
auto-on in reverse, intermittent, with washer
auto-on in reverse, intermittent, with washer
auto-on in reverse, intermittent, with washer
auto-on in reverse, intermittent, with washer
auto-on in reverse, intermittent, with washer

Airbag deactivation

occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger

Front airbags

dual
dual
dual
dual
dual
dual
dual
dual
dual

Side airbags

front
front
front
front
front
front
front
front
front

Side curtain airbags

front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear

ABS

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Brake Assist

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Child safety door locks

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Child seat anchors

LATCH system
LATCH system
LATCH system
LATCH system
LATCH system
LATCH system
LATCH system
LATCH system
LATCH system

Rear view camera

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Emergency locking retractors

front
front
front
front
front
front
front
front
front

Front seatbelts

3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point

Rear seatbelts

3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point

Seatbelt force limiters

front
front
front
front
front
front
front
front
front

Seatbelt pretensioners

front
front
front
front
front
front
front
front
front

Seatbelt warning sensor

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Anti-theft system

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Electronic Stability Control

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Traction control

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Automatic emergency braking

rear
rear

Cross traffic alert

rear
rear
rear

Lane Keeping Assistance

yes
yes

Parking sensors

rear
rear

Pre-Collision Assist

yes
yes