Compare 2012 Subaru Forester - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $20,595 | $469,900 | $18,290 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $19,489 | $0 | $17,008 |
| Destination | $775 | $2,000 | $835 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cell Phone | N/A | Pre-wiring | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | Analog | In-dash |
| Compass | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | N/A | Metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front And Rear | N/A |
| Ashtray | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | Front And Rear | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Front And Rear | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Digital/analog |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | Power | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | N/A | Power | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 2 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Leather/aluminum | Urethane |
| Cargo Net - Pet Guard | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 8-way Power | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 8-way Power | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center Sliding |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
| Memory | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Full Bench | Full Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Leather | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single, Glove Box Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 4 | 15 | 6 |
| Amplifier | Optional | Premium | N/A |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | SmartVent Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | LED Low/high Beam | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | Programmable | Auto Off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | With Chrome Bar | Stainless Steel | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Power Open And Close Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Convertible Top | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | N/A |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Roof Rails | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P215/65HR16.0 BSW AS | P255/50WR21.0 BSW Run-flat Performance | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | 285/45WR21 | N/A |
| Wheels | 16" Steel | 21" Silver Aluminum | 16" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | N/A | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.5L H-4 | 6.7L V-12 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | N/A | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | All Wheel | Rear-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Comfort | Regular |
| Ride Control | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Adaptive Suspension | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | N/A | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A |
| Automatic Level Control | N/A | 4-corner | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Double Wishbone | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Air | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Air | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | VSA |
| Sequential Shift Control | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 8-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.11 | 3.15 | 4.29 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 179.5 " | 220.9 " | 177.9 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.1 " | 78.2 " | 69.0 " |
| Exterior Height | 65.9 " | 61.7 " | 55.0 " |
| Engine | 2.5L H-4 | 6.7L V-12 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 170 @ 5,800 Rpm | 453 @ 5,350 Rpm | 143 @ 6,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 174 @ 4,100 Rpm | 531 @ 3,500 Rpm | 129 @ 4,300 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 21 Mpg | 11 Mpg | 28 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 27 Mpg | 19 Mpg | 36 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.4 Seconds | 6.2 Seconds | 8.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.7 Seconds | 14.6 Seconds | 16.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 83 Mph | 96 Mph | 89 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 56 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.70/3.54 " | 3.62/3.33 " | 3.19/3.44 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,250 Lbs. | 5,798 Lbs. | 2,754 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,480 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Payload | 900 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 2,400 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 " | 130.7 " | 103.2 " |
| Front Track | 60.2 " | 66.4 " | 59.0 " |
| Rear Track | 60.2 " | 65.8 " | 59.9 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.2 '' | 21.5 '' | 17.7 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .38 | .37 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 43.1 " | N/A | 42.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 38.0 " | N/A | 30.8 " |
| Front Headroom | 41.6 " | 38.6 " | 38.1 " |
| Rear Headroom | 40.4 " | 37.1 " | 34.3 " |
| Front Hip Room | 52.9 " | 61.5 " | 53.2 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 52.7 " | 49.8 " | 49.0 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.1 " | 58.7 " | 55.1 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.6 " | 51.1 " | 52.2 " |
| Luggage Volume | 33.5 Cu.ft. | 11.1 Cu.ft. | 11.7 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 68.3 Cu.ft. | 11.1 Cu.ft. | 11.7 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 108 Cu.ft. | 97 Cu.ft. | 83 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.9 Gal. | 21.1 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | N/A | N/A | Average |
| Cost Per Mile | N/A | N/A | $0.61 |
| Depreciation | N/A | N/A | $10,896 |
| Fees and Taxes | N/A | N/A | $1,345 |
| Fuel Cost | N/A | N/A | $4,372 |
| Insurance | N/A | N/A | $6,515 |
| Maintenance | N/A | N/A | $4,447 |
| Repairs | N/A | N/A | $1,334 |
| Opportunity Costs | N/A | N/A | $342 |
| Total Cost | N/A | N/A | $30,439 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | N/A | 4 |
| Overall | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Side | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Driver's | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| Side - Pole | 2 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| Overall Front | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | N/A | good |
| Chest | good | N/A | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | good | N/A | acceptable |
| Overall Evaluation | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | good |
| Hip/Thigh | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | N/A | N/A | good |
| Lower Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Overall Side | good | N/A | good |
| Roof Strength | good | N/A | good |
| Restraints | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | N/A | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | good |
