Compare 2014 Subaru Forester - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $21,995 | $21,995 | $24,045 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $20,811 | $20,811 | $23,356 |
| Destination | $825 | $825 | $830 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | Dual | |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | |
| Compass | Optional | Optional | |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | |
| Cupholders | Front | Front And Rear | |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 3 | |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | Driver | |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Optional | |
| Instrumentation | Digital/analog | Digital/analog | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | Mechanical | |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 2 | |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | |
| Cargo Net - Pet Guard | Optional | N/A | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Optional | |
| Speakers | 4 | 4 | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | |
| Navigation System | N/A | Garmin | |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Optional | |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver | N/A | |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | Auto Off | |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Optional | |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Optional | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Standard | |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | N/A | |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | 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 (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 | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | |
| Grille Trim | With Chrome Bar | Black W/chrome Accents | |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | N/A | |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | |
| Roof Rack | Optional | Optional | |
| Roof Rails | N/A | Optional | |
| Front Tires | P225/60HR17.0 BSW AS | P225/65HR17.0 BSW AS | |
| Wheels | 17" Steel | 17" Silver Aluminum | |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.5L H-4 | 2.0L I-4 | |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | |
| Drive Type | All Wheel | All Wheel | |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Rear Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Multi-link | |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | |
| Sequential Shift Control | Optional | Standard | |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD | |
| Axle Ratio | 4.44 | 4.62 | |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | Optional | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 180.9 " | 178.7 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.7 " | 72.4 " | |
| Exterior Height | 66.4 " | 65.7 " | |
| Engine | 2.5L H-4 | 2.0L I-4 | |
| Horsepower | 170 @ 5,800 Rpm | 155 @ 6,000 Rpm | |
| Torque | 174 @ 4,100 Rpm | 150 @ 4,000 Rpm | |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | N/A | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 22 Mpg | 25 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 29 Mpg | 31 Mpg | |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.5 Seconds | 8.7 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.7 Seconds | 16.6 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 83 Mph | 79 Mph | |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 59 Mph | |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.70/3.54 " | 3.29/3.59 " | |
| Curb Weight | 3,296 Lbs. | 3,415 Lbs. | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,480 Lbs. | 4,475 Lbs. | |
| Payload | 900 Lbs. | N/A | |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,500 Lbs. | 2,000 Lbs. | |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 " | 106.3 " | |
| Front Track | 60.9 " | 62.4 " | |
| Rear Track | 61.1 " | 62.5 " | |
| Turning Radius | 17.4 '' | 18.3 '' | |
| Drag Coefficient | .33 | .33 | |
| Front Legroom | 43.0 " | 41.0 " | |
| Rear Legroom | 38.0 " | 39.3 " | |
| Front Headroom | 41.4 " | 40.1 " | |
| Rear Headroom | 39.8 " | 39.0 " | |
| Front Hip Room | 53.9 " | 55.2 " | |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.0 " | 53.7 " | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.0 " | 57.5 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.5 " | 55.5 " | |
| Luggage Volume | 34.4 Cu.ft. | 34.1 Cu.ft. | |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 74.7 Cu.ft. | 64.8 Cu.ft. | |
| Passenger Volume | 108 Cu.ft. | 104 Cu.ft. | |
| Fuel Tank | 15.9 Gal. | 15.3 Gal. | |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Overall | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Front | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | good |
| Overall Evaluation | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Hip/Thigh | good | good | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | good | good | acceptable |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Structure and safety cage | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Overall evaluation | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Retraints and dummy kinematics | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Hip/thigh | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Lower leg/foot | N/A | N/A | good |
