Subaru Forester trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 5, 2026

The 2027 Subaru Forester has nine trims: gas Base ($29,995), Premium ($31,995), Limited ($37,595) and Wilderness ($39,495), plus Premium, Sport, Wilderness, Limited and Touring Hybrid ($34,730–$41,545). Prices exclude $1,525 destination. Gas models make 180 hp; hybrids make 194 hp combined.

Current Forester trim levels: Sixth generation (2027 model year)

The sixth-generation Forester arrived for 2025. A Forester Hybrid joined later, and for 2027 Subaru dropped the gas Sport, Sport Onyx Edition and Touring, kept most prices the same as 2026, and added the Wilderness Hybrid, the first Subaru Wilderness model with a hybrid powertrain.[1][2][3]

Subaru Forester Sixth generation (2027 model year) trims in ladder order with 2027 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2027, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
Forester (base)	$29,995excl. $1,525 destination (2027 MY); same as 2026	2.5L SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (180 hp, 178 lb-ft)	17-inch alloys, dual-zone climate, raised roof rails Dual 7.0-inch screens with wired CarPlay/Android Auto [1][2]
Premium	$31,995excl. $1,525 destination (2027 MY); same as 2026	2.5L SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (180 hp, 178 lb-ft)	Panoramic moonroof, X-MODE, heated front seats, 11.6-inch touchscreen Option 15 ($1,200): power rear gate, blind-spot detection [1][2]
Premium Hybrid	$34,730excl. $1,525 destination (2027 MY); same as 2026	2.5L SUBARU BOXER hybrid (series-parallel, 194 hp combined)	12.3-inch digital cluster, 18-inch wheels, power rear gate, Dual-Mode X-MODE [1][2]
Limited	$37,595excl. $1,525 destination (2027 MY)	2.5L SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (180 hp, 178 lb-ft)	Leather, 18-inch wheels, 8-way power passenger seat, heated wheel, power rear gate [1]
Sport Hybrid	$37,930excl. $1,525 destination (2027 MY); same as 2026	2.5L SUBARU BOXER hybrid (series-parallel, 194 hp combined)	19-inch dark wheels, black accents, StarTex with bronze stitching, Harman Kardon audio [1][2]
Limited Hybrid	$38,995excl. $1,525 destination (2027 MY); same as 2026	2.5L SUBARU BOXER hybrid (series-parallel, 194 hp combined)	StarTex upholstery, Harman Kardon audio, reverse automatic braking [1][2]
Wilderness	$39,495excl. $1,525 destination (2027 MY); prior optional package now standard	2.5L SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (180 hp, 178 lb-ft)	9.3 in. ground clearance, all-terrain tires, 3,500-lb towing, full-size spare Heated wheel and heated rear seats added for 2027 [1][2]
Wilderness Hybrid	$40,495excl. $1,525 destination (2027 MY); new for 2027	2.5L SUBARU BOXER hybrid (series-parallel, 194 hp combined)	9.3 in. ground clearance, all-terrain tires, underbody protection with the hybrid powertrain [1][3]
Touring Hybrid	$41,545excl. $1,525 destination (2027 MY); same as 2026	2.5L SUBARU BOXER hybrid (series-parallel, 194 hp combined)	Ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, 360-degree camera, DriverFocus [1][2]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Subaru pricing source.

Forester packages and option codes (2025–present)

Package and option codes as listed in Subaru pricing and press material.

Subaru Forester Sixth generation (2027 model year) packages by trim with Subaru option codes
Code	Trim	What it is	Source
15	Premium	Power rear gate, blind-spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert ($1,200)	[1]

Previous Forester trim levels: Fifth generation, 2022 model year (Wilderness debut)

The 2022 refresh gave the fifth-generation Forester a new front fascia and introduced the Forester Wilderness with 9.2 inches of ground clearance and all-terrain tires. Every trim used a 182-hp 2.5L with a CVT. Subaru kept building the Wilderness alongside the new 2025 Forester at first.[4][5]

Subaru Forester Fifth generation, 2022 model year (Wilderness debut) trims in ladder order with 2022 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2022, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
Forester (base)	$25,195excl. destination (2022 MY)	2.5L SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (182 hp, 176 lb-ft)	Standard EyeSight and Symmetrical AWD [4]
Premium	$28,195excl. destination (2022 MY)	2.5L SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (182 hp, 176 lb-ft)	All-Weather Package with heated front seats [4]
Sport	$29,765excl. destination (2022 MY)	2.5L SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (182 hp, 176 lb-ft)	Unique sport styling, blind-spot detection [4]
Limited	$31,875excl. destination (2022 MY)	2.5L SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (182 hp, 176 lb-ft)	18-inch black machine-finish wheels [4]
Wilderness	$32,820excl. destination (2022 MY)	2.5L SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (182 hp, 176 lb-ft)	9.2 in. ground clearance, Yokohama GEOLANDAR all-terrain tires, StarTex seats Option package ($1,850): navigation, Harman Kardon, power rear gate [4]
Touring	$35,295excl. destination (2022 MY)	2.5L SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (182 hp, 176 lb-ft)	DriverFocus distraction mitigation [4]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Subaru pricing source.

Previous Forester trim levels: Fifth generation, launch model year (2019)

The 2019 Forester was all new, with a longer 105.1-inch wheelbase, standard EyeSight on every trim, and a new Sport trim. All trims used a 182-hp 2.5L and a CVT, and the Touring added the DriverFocus driver-monitoring system.[6]

Subaru Forester Fifth generation, launch model year (2019) trims in ladder order with 2019 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2019, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
Forester (base)	$24,295excl. $975 destination (2019 MY)	2.5L SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (182 hp, 176 lb-ft)	17-inch steel wheels; $600 alloy wheel package [6]
Premium	$26,695excl. $975 destination (2019 MY)	2.5L SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (182 hp, 176 lb-ft)	Panoramic moonroof, X-MODE with Hill Descent Control [6]
Sport	$28,795excl. $975 destination (2019 MY)	2.5L SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (182 hp, 176 lb-ft)	New trim with gloss black accents and 18-inch black wheels [6]
Limited	$30,795excl. $975 destination (2019 MY)	2.5L SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (182 hp, 176 lb-ft)	18-inch black machine-finish wheels [6]
Touring	$34,295excl. $975 destination (2019 MY)	2.5L SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (182 hp, 176 lb-ft)	DriverFocus facial-recognition driver monitoring [6]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Subaru pricing source.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the 2027 Subaru Forester trim levels?

Gas: Base, Premium, Limited and Wilderness. Hybrid: Premium Hybrid, Sport Hybrid, Wilderness Hybrid, Limited Hybrid and Touring Hybrid. The gas Sport, Sport Onyx Edition and Touring were discontinued for 2027.

How much is the Forester Hybrid?

The 2027 Forester Hybrid starts at $34,730 MSRP for the Premium Hybrid and tops out at $41,545 for the Touring Hybrid, before the $1,525 destination charge.

Is there a Forester Wilderness Hybrid?

Yes. New for 2027, it starts at $40,495 and pairs the hybrid powertrain with 9.3 inches of ground clearance, all-terrain tires and underbody protection.

How powerful is the Forester?

Gas models use a 2.5L boxer rated at 180 hp and 178 lb-ft. Hybrid models make 194 combined horsepower from an Atkinson/Miller-cycle 2.5L and electric motors.

When did the Forester Wilderness first come out?

Subaru introduced the Forester Wilderness for the 2022 model year at $32,820, with 9.2 inches of ground clearance in that generation.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Subaru for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

Subaru Focuses on Affordability with 2027 Subaru Forester Pricing, Adds New 2027 Forester Wilderness Hybrid (Sep 17, 2026) — Subaru U.S. Media Center (media.subaru.com)
Subaru Focuses on Consumer Affordability and Excellent Value with Updated Pricing on 2026 Subaru Forester Gas and Hybrid Models, Including New Forester Sport Onyx Edition (Feb 10, 2026) — Subaru U.S. Media Center (media.subaru.com)
Subaru Debuts New 2027 Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid SUV with Real Off-road Capability and Up to 25% Better Fuel Economy (Apr 1, 2026) — Subaru U.S. Media Center (media.subaru.com)
Subaru Announces Pricing on Refreshed 2022 Forester SUV (Sep 2, 2021) — Subaru U.S. Media Center (media.subaru.com)
Subaru Announces Pricing on All-new 2025 Subaru Forester SUV (Apr 4, 2024) — Subaru U.S. Media Center (media.subaru.com)
Subaru of America Announces Pricing on All-new 2019 Forester Models (Aug 16, 2018) — Subaru U.S. Media Center (media.subaru.com)

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