Compare 2020 Subaru Forester - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $27,395 | $25,390 | $26,590 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $25,753 | $24,502 | $26,092 |
| Destination | $1,010 | $1,175 | $1,100 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Automatic | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Leather/metal-look | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini | 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 | Driver | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Digital/analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| 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 | 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 | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Sport 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 | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | 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 |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | 40-20-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Leather | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | N/A | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | N/A | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | STARLINK Safety And Security (Subscription Required) | N/A | Standard |
| 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 | Halogen | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Standard | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | EyeSight Lane Keep Assist | Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) | Lane Keep Assist System |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Optional | 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 (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Accessories (60 Month/60,000 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 | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Integrated Roof | Fixed |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | 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 | Liftgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Light |
| 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 Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rails | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Front Tires | P225/60HR17.0 BSW AS | P215/55HR17.0 BSW AS | P225/65HR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 17" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 17" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 17" Gray Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Window Wipers | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.5L H-4 | 2.0L 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 | Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive All Wheel | All Wheel | All Wheel |
| 4WD Shift | Electronic | Electronic | N/A |
| 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 | Standard | 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 | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | N/A | 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 7-spd CVT W/OD | 2-spd CVT W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.70 | 6.05 | 4.62 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 182.1 " | 172.0 " | 179.1 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 71.5 " | 70.9 " | 72.5 " |
| Exterior Height | 68.1 " | 63.6 " | 65.3 " |
| Engine | 2.5L H-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.5L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 182 @ 5,800 Rpm | 146 @ 6,200 Rpm | 187 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 176 @ 4,400 Rpm | 132 @ 4,500 Rpm | 186 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 26 Mpg | 27 Mpg | 24 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 33 Mpg | 31 Mpg | 30 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.5 Seconds | 8.5 Seconds | 7.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.5 Seconds | 16.5 Seconds | 16.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 87 Mph | 85 Mph | 82 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .9 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 60 Mph | 59 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.70/3.54 " | 3.19/3.82 " | 3.50/3.94 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,522 Lbs. | 3,087 Lbs. | 3,679 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,891 Lbs. | N/A | 4,724 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,500 Lbs. | N/A | 2,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 " | 103.5 " | 106.2 " |
| Front Track | 61.6 " | 62.0 " | 62.8 " |
| Rear Track | 61.8 " | 62.4 " | 62.8 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.7 '' | 17.4 '' | 18.0 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | N/A | .33 |
| Front Legroom | 43.3 " | 41.4 " | 41.0 " |
| Rear Legroom | 39.4 " | 38.0 " | 39.6 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.2 " | 38.5 " | 39.7 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.7 " | 38.4 " | 39.0 " |
| Front Hip Room | 54.1 " | 53.5 " | 55.2 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.6 " | 52.8 " | 55.3 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.2 " | 55.5 " | 57.1 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.2 " | 54.7 " | 54.8 " |
| Luggage Volume | 28.9 Cu.ft. | 26.6 Cu.ft. | 30.9 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 69.2 Cu.ft. | 62.8 Cu.ft. | 59.6 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 108 Cu.ft. | 100 Cu.ft. | 104 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.6 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. | 15.3 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Average | Good | Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.88 | $0.84 | $0.9 |
| Depreciation | $16,159 | $15,770 | $16,794 |
| Fees and Taxes | $2,718 | $2,651 | $2,655 |
| Fuel Cost | $6,656 | $6,377 | $7,267 |
| Insurance | $8,030 | $8,388 | $8,127 |
| Maintenance | $3,956 | $3,666 | $3,574 |
| Repairs | $1,718 | $0 | $1,845 |
| Opportunity Costs | $1,186 | $574 | $1,183 |
| Total Cost | $44,179 | $41,927 | $45,091 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Overall | 5 | 4 | 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 | 5 | 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 | acceptable |
| 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 | good |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| 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 | good | acceptable | acceptable |
| 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 | superior | superior |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
