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2025 Subaru Forester Base
2024 Subaru Legacy CVT
8.6 / 10
$24,895 Starting Price (MSRP)
8.1 / 10
Sub-Model Forester Sub-Model Legacy
Make Subaru Make Subaru
Model Forester Model Legacy
Model Year 2025 Subaru Forester Model Year 2024 Subaru Legacy
Year 2025 Year 2024
Engine 2.5L Flat 4 Gas Engine 2.5L Flat 4 Gas
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive
Transmission CVT Automatic Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Horsepower 180 hp Horsepower 182 hp
Torque 178 lb-ft Torque 176 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Maximum Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs Maximum Towing Capacity N/A
MSRP N/A MSRP $24,895
City N/A City 27 MPG
Highway N/A Highway 35 MPG
Combined N/A Combined 30 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity N/A Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 gallons
Cruising Range City N/A Cruising Range City 499.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway N/A Cruising Range Highway 647.5 miles
Steering Type N/A Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter N/A Turning Diameter 36.8 ft
Wheels Type N/A Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension N/A Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension N/A Rear Suspension Double Wishbone
Head-Up Display N/A Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System N/A Navigation System Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls N/A Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate N/A Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) N/A Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control N/A Adaptive Cruise Control Standard
Automatic Parking N/A Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control N/A Climate Control Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) N/A Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) N/A Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control N/A Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate N/A Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) N/A Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s) N/A Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel N/A Heated Steering Wheel Not Available
Keyless Start N/A Keyless Start Not Available
Keyless Entry N/A Keyless Entry Standard
A/C N/A A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C N/A Multi-Zone A/C Not Available
Rear A/C N/A Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat N/A Power Driver Seat Not Available
Power Passenger Seat N/A Power Passenger Seat Not Available
Remote Engine Start N/A Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release N/A Remote Trunk Release Not Available
Seat Memory N/A Seat Memory Not Available
Seat-Massage N/A Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener N/A Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available
Telematics N/A Telematics Not Available
Navigation from Telematics N/A Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats N/A Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats N/A Cloth Seats Standard
Leather Seats N/A Leather Seats Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel N/A Leather Steering Wheel Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats N/A Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available
Vinyl Seats N/A Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim N/A Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof N/A Sun/Moonroof Not Available
HD Radio N/A HD Radio Standard
Satellite Radio N/A Satellite Radio Standard
MP3 Player N/A MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input N/A Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection N/A Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System N/A Premium Sound System Not Available
Entertainment System N/A Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage N/A Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available
Smart Device Integration N/A Smart Device Integration Standard
WiFi Hotspot N/A WiFi Hotspot Not Available
Curb Weight N/A Curb Weight 3,491 lbs
Ground Clearance N/A Ground Clearance 5.9 in
Wheelbase N/A Wheelbase 108.3 in
Front Wheel Size N/A Front Wheel Size 17" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size N/A Rear Wheel Size 17" x 7.5"
Front Tire N/A Front Tire P225/55VR17
Rear Tire N/A Rear Tire P225/55VR17
Front Width N/A Front Width 62.2 in
Max Width N/A Max Width 72.4 in
Height N/A Height 59.1 in
Length N/A Length 191.1 in
Front Seat Headroom N/A Front Seat Headroom 39.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room N/A Front Seat Shoulder Room 58.1 in
Front Seat Hip Room N/A Front Seat Hip Room 55.5 in
Front Seat Leg Room N/A Front Seat Leg Room 42.8 in
Rear Seat Headroom N/A Rear Seat Headroom 37.2 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room N/A Rear Seat Shoulder Room 57.4 in
Rear Seat Hip Room N/A Rear Seat Hip Room 54.8 in
Rear Seat Leg Room N/A Rear Seat Leg Room 39.5 in
Trunk Volume N/A Trunk Volume 15.1 ft³