2024 Subaru Forester New Model Info and Pricing

Subaru of America, Inc. announced on Aug. 10 pricing on the SUV 2024 Forester. The compact SUV will begin arriving in Subaru retailers this fall with a starting price of $26,895.

The 2024 Forester delivers a blend of SUV capability and car-like ride and handling with standard Subaru symmetrical all-wheel drive, active torque vectoring, and vehicle dynamics control.

All 2024 Forester models are powered by a 2.5-liter Subaru boxer engine paired with a Lineartronic CVT (continuously variable transmission). The engine produces 182 hp and 176 lb-ft of torque while delivering an EPA-estimated 33 mpg on highways.

Standard SI-drive engine performance management system features driver-selectable “intelligent” and “sport” modes for a customizable driving experience.

For additional versatility, the SUV has a towing capacity of up to 1,500 pounds (3,000 pounds for wilderness) and comes standard with trailer stability assist.

As in prior model years, all Forester models come standard with seven airbags: driver and front passenger frontal airbags, side curtain airbags, side pelvis/torso airbags, and a driver’s knee airbag.

The Subaru Forester received the 2023 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick award.

Introducing the 2024 Forester

The 2024 Subaru Forester has a starting price of $26,895 and comes equipped with a long list of standard features including steering responsive LED headlights (low and high beam) with high beam assist; rear seat reminder; remote keyless entry system with engine immobilizer; power windows, door locks, and side mirrors; a multi-function display; and combination meter with color LCD.

Forester Premium

The 2024 Forester Premium builds on the base trim with more technology for a starting price of $30,095. The Premium adds a standard all-weather package with heated front seats, heated exterior power-adjustable exterior mirrors, and a windshield wiper de-icer.

The Premium offers a single option package that includes blind-spot detection with lane change assist and rear cross-traffic alert; automatic emergency steering; dual USB-A charge ports in the rear center console; and a power rear gate with automatic close and height memory. The MSRP for the package is $1,165.

Forester Sport

The Sport model, which is priced from $31,665 MSRP, adds interior and exterior elements to set it apart from the Forester range with an eye toward customers looking for a practical SUV.

For drivability, the Sport model adds Subaru SI drive with driver-selectable “intelligent” and “sport sharp” modes.

The Sport also upgrades to dual-function X-Mode. Blind-spot detection with lane change assist and rear cross-traffic alert is standard, along with automatic emergency steering.

Forester Wilderness

The Forester Wilderness returns for 2024 and adds exterior, interior, and mechanical additions starting at $34,720.

The Forester Wilderness offers a smart option package with an 8.0-inch Subaru Starlink multimedia navigation system, Harman Kardon premium audio with a 576-watt equivalent amp, nine speakers, and a power rear gate for $1,850 MSRP.

Forester Limited

Starting from $33,775, the Limited builds on the Premium trim level and adds 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels in black with machine finish, body-colored exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals, and black geometric-textured fog light covers, the last of which are new for 2024.

The Limited is thoughtfully equipped with blind-spot detection, lane change assist, and rear cross-traffic alert; Subaru Starlink 8.0-inch multimedia plus system; dual USB-A charge ports in the rear center console; and more.

A single option package for Limited adds the 8.0-inch Subaru Starlink multimedia navigation system, Harman Kardon audio with a 576-watt equivalent amp and nine speakers, reverse automatic braking, and a heated steering wheel for $1,695 MSRP.

Forester Touring

Priced at $37,195, the Touring offers the DriverFocus distraction mitigation system including gesture control capability that allows the driver to raise and lower the automatic climate control temperature via hand gestures.