Compare 2018 Subaru Forester - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $33,090 | $25,450 | $26,060 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $30,887 | $24,985 | $24,366 |
| Destination | $915 | $995 | $1,095 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | Dual | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Leather | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage |
| 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 | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Digital/analog | Digital/analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look | Urethane |
| Cargo Net - Pet Guard | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center Sliding | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | N/A |
| Memory | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 40-20-40 Bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | N/A | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Speakers | 8 Harman/kardon | 4 | 6 |
| Amplifier | 440W Harman-Kardon | N/A | N/A |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | N/A | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | 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 | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver | N/A | Driver |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | STARLINK | Standard | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto Off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| LED Taillights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | EyeSight | Lane Keep Assist System | Lane Departure Alert (LDA) |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| 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 (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 (24 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 24 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | N/A | 24 Months/25,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | With Chrome Bar | Black W/chrome Accents | Black W/chrome Accents |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Power Liftgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Light | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st And 2nd Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding Glass | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rails | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Front Tires | P225/55HR18.0 BSW AS | P225/65HR17.0 BSW AS | P225/65HR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.5L H-4 | 2.5L I-4 | 2.5L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | All Wheel | All Wheel | All Wheel |
| 4WD Shift | Electronic | N/A | Electronic |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Transmission | Lineartronic 6-spd CVT W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.70 | 4.62 | 4.07 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 181.5 " | 179.1 " | 181.1 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.7 " | 72.5 " | 72.6 " |
| Exterior Height | 68.2 " | 65.3 " | 65.9 " |
| Engine | 2.5L H-4 | 2.5L I-4 | 2.5L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 170 @ 5,800 Rpm | 187 @ 6,000 Rpm | 176 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 174 @ 4,000 Rpm | 186 @ 4,000 Rpm | 172 @ 4,100 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 26 Mpg | 24 Mpg | 22 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 32 Mpg | 30 Mpg | 28 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.8 Seconds | 7.7 Seconds | 7.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 17.5 Seconds | 15.9 Seconds | 15.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 79 Mph | 82 Mph | 85 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 59 Mph | 59 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.70/3.54 " | 3.50/3.94 " | 3.54/3.86 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,494 Lbs. | 3,655 Lbs. | 3,570 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,480 Lbs. | 4,643 Lbs. | 4,640 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | N/A | 900 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,500 Lbs. | 2,000 Lbs. | 1,500 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 " | 106.3 " | 104.7 " |
| Front Track | 60.9 " | 62.8 " | 61.8 " |
| Rear Track | 61.1 " | 62.8 " | 61.8 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.4 '' | 18.0 '' | 17.4 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .33 | .33 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 43.0 " | 41.0 " | 42.6 " |
| Rear Legroom | 38.0 " | 39.6 " | 37.2 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.0 " | 39.7 " | 39.8 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.5 " | 39.0 " | 38.9 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.9 " | 55.2 " | 54.3 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.0 " | 55.3 " | 48.9 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.0 " | 57.1 " | 57.3 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.5 " | 54.8 " | 55.4 " |
| Luggage Volume | 31.5 Cu.ft. | 30.9 Cu.ft. | 38.4 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 68.5 Cu.ft. | 59.6 Cu.ft. | 73.4 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 103 Cu.ft. | 104 Cu.ft. | 102 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 15.9 Gal. | 15.3 Gal. | 15.9 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Average | Below Average | Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.8 | $0.72 | $0.69 |
| Depreciation | $18,634 | $16,629 | $14,829 |
| Fees and Taxes | $2,786 | $2,230 | $2,277 |
| Fuel Cost | $4,103 | $4,408 | $4,763 |
| Insurance | $5,228 | $4,875 | $5,640 |
| Maintenance | $3,946 | $3,439 | $2,805 |
| Repairs | $1,768 | $1,895 | $1,739 |
| Opportunity Costs | $290 | $249 | $254 |
| Total Cost | $39,845 | $36,102 | $34,727 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Overall | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 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 | 5 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | good | poor |
| Driver Torso | good | good | good |
| Overall Evaluation | marginal | good | poor |
| 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 | poor | good | poor |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | good | acceptable |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Ease of Use | acceptable | acceptable | 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 |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Front Crash Prevention | superior | N/A | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
