2026 Subaru Forester Price: What You’ll Pay Across Every Trim

You’ve already decided the Forester is in the running. Now you want to know what it actually costs before you set foot in a dealership. The 2026 Subaru Forester MSRP starts at $29,995 and climbs to $41,595 depending on how loaded you want to go. Here’s a clear look at every trim, what you’re getting for each price jump, and what to keep in mind when you get to the out-the-door number.

2026 Subaru Forester Trim Levels and MSRP

One thing worth calling out before getting into the numbers: every 2026 Forester trim includes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and EyeSight Driver Assist Technology at no extra charge. On competitors like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V, AWD and advanced safety tech often require stepping up a trim or adding a package. With Subaru, it’s just standard.

Base ($29,995) and Premium (~$33,495)

The base Forester covers the essentials well: AWD, EyeSight, an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and 8.7 inches of ground clearance. The Premium adds a power moonroof, heated front seats, and a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat. For most buyers who want a capable daily driver without a lot of extras, the Premium is where the lineup starts to feel complete.

Sport (~$35,495) and Limited ($37,695)

The Sport brings a re-tuned suspension for sharper handling, gloss black exterior accents, and an available Harman Kardon audio package. The Limited shifts toward refinement: leather-trimmed seating, 18-inch alloy wheels, Blind-Spot Detection, Automatic Emergency Steering, and the dual-function X-MODE traction system. Both trims offer available option packages that add navigation, premium audio, and a hands-free power rear gate.

Touring ($41,595) and Wilderness

The Touring is the top of the gas lineup, adding heated and ventilated front seats, a 360-degree Surround View Monitor, 19-inch alloy wheels, and memory settings for the driver’s seat and mirrors. The Wilderness trims in a different direction entirely, built for buyers who genuinely use their SUV off-road with increased ground clearance and all-terrain tires.

Don’t Forget the Destination Charge

Here’s something worth knowing before you head to the dealership: Subaru’s destination and delivery charge runs approximately $1,295 and isn’t included in any MSRP figure above. So if you’re budgeting from the $29,995 base, your real starting point before taxes, title, and registration is closer to $31,290. It’s a small number, but it’s the kind of thing that can catch buyers off guard when the final quote looks different from what they saw online.

Come See It in Person

The 2026 Subaru Forester price is competitive across every trim, but a spec sheet doesn’t tell the whole story. The visibility, the cabin space, the way it handles the Santa Cruz hills—those things reveal themselves behind the wheel. Stop by Santa Cruz Subaru at 4100 Auto Plaza Dr in Capitola, and our team can walk you through the current lineup, any available incentives, and what your out-the-door number actually looks like.

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