Compare 2018 Subaru Forester - Details
Pricing | |||
MSRP | $33,090 | $30,945 | $26,060 |
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Invoice | $30,887 | $29,752 | $24,366 |
Destination | $915 | $995 | $1,095 |
Interior Edit | |||
Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | 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 | Standard | 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 | Standard | 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 | 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 | 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 |
Head-up Display | N/A | Active Driving Display | N/A |
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 | 8-way Power | 6-way |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 6-way Power | 4-way |
Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | 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 | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
Memory | Driver | Driver | N/A |
Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 40-20-40 Bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
Heated Rear Seats | N/A | Optional | N/A |
Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Cloth |
Entertainment Edit | |||
Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, 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 | Standard | Standard |
Speakers | 8 Harman/kardon | 10 Bose | 6 |
Amplifier | 440W Harman-Kardon | Standard | N/A |
Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | N/A |
Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | 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 On/off | Auto On/off |
Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | Standard | 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 | Power Liftgate | Liftgate |
Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
Sunroof | 1st And 2nd Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
Roof Rack | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Roof Rails | Standard | Optional | N/A |
Front Tires | P225/55HR18.0 BSW AS | P225/55VR19.0 BSW AS | P225/65HR17.0 BSW AS |
Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 19" Machined W/painted Accents 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 | Standard | 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 " | 39.3 " | 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 | $0.8 | $0.69 |
Depreciation | $18,634 | $19,574 | $14,829 |
Fees and Taxes | $2,786 | $2,630 | $2,277 |
Fuel Cost | $4,103 | $4,408 | $4,763 |
Insurance | $5,228 | $5,163 | $5,640 |
Maintenance | $3,946 | $3,159 | $2,805 |
Repairs | $1,768 | $1,895 | $1,739 |
Opportunity Costs | $290 | $277 | $254 |
Total Cost | $39,845 | $39,996 | $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 |