2012 Subaru Forester Specs

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2.5X

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3 trims already selected.

Price $20,595 MSRP

Engine 2.5L 170 hp F4

Seating 5

MPG 21 city 27 highway

Drivetrain AWD

Body Style Crossover

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Price

MSRP	$20,595
Invoice Price	$19,489

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	AWD

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	21 city 27 highway

5-Speed Manual

MPG	21 city 27 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Standard
Side Curtain Airbags	Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, CD Player

Engine

2.5L 170 hp F4

Horsepower	170 @ 5800 rpm
Torque	174 @ 4100 rpm
Displacement	2500 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.7 X 3.54
Compression Ratio	10.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	16.9 gallons
Front Legroom	43.1 in
Back Legroom	38.0 in
Wheelbase	103.0
Length	179.5 inches
Height	65.9 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	33.5 cubic feet
Maximum Payload	1230 lbs
Standard Towing	1000 lbs
Max Towing	2400 lbs

2.5X Limited

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3 trims already selected.

Price $26,595 MSRP

Engine 2.5L 170 hp F4

Seating 5

MPG 21 city 27 highway

Drivetrain AWD

Body Style Crossover

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Price

MSRP	$26,595
Invoice Price	$24,905

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	AWD

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	21 city 27 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Standard
Side Curtain Airbags	Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, CD Player

Engine

2.5L 170 hp F4

Horsepower	170 @ 5800 rpm
Torque	174 @ 4100 rpm
Displacement	2500 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.7 X 3.54
Compression Ratio	10.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	16.9 gallons
Front Legroom	43.1 in
Back Legroom	38.0 in
Wheelbase	103.0
Length	179.5 inches
Height	66.9 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	30.8 cubic feet
Maximum Payload	1120 lbs
Standard Towing	1000 lbs
Max Towing	2400 lbs

2.5X Premium

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3 trims already selected.

Price $24,295 MSRP

Engine 2.5L 170 hp F4

Seating 5

MPG 21 city 27 highway

Drivetrain AWD

Body Style Crossover

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Price

MSRP	$24,295
Invoice Price	$22,869

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	AWD

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	21 city 27 highway

5-Speed Manual

MPG	21 city 27 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Standard
Side Curtain Airbags	Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, CD Player

Engine

2.5L 170 hp F4

Horsepower	170 @ 5800 rpm
Torque	174 @ 4100 rpm
Displacement	2500 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.7 X 3.54
Compression Ratio	10.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	16.9 gallons
Front Legroom	43.1 in
Back Legroom	38.0 in
Wheelbase	103.0
Length	179.5 inches
Height	66.9 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	30.8 cubic feet
Maximum Payload	1140 lbs
Standard Towing	1000 lbs
Max Towing	2400 lbs

2.5X Touring

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3 trims already selected.

Price $27,895 MSRP

Engine 2.5L 170 hp F4

Seating 5

MPG 21 city 27 highway

Drivetrain AWD

Body Style Crossover

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Price

MSRP	$27,895
Invoice Price	$26,094

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	AWD

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	21 city 27 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Standard
Side Curtain Airbags	Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, CD Player

Engine

2.5L 170 hp F4

Horsepower	170 @ 5800 rpm
Torque	174 @ 4100 rpm
Displacement	2500 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.7 X 3.54
Compression Ratio	10.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	16.9 gallons
Front Legroom	43.1 in
Back Legroom	38.0 in
Wheelbase	103.0
Length	179.5 inches
Height	66.9 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	30.8 cubic feet
Maximum Payload	1120 lbs
Standard Towing	1000 lbs
Max Towing	2400 lbs

2.5XT Premium

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3 trims already selected.

Price $27,095 MSRP

Engine 2.5L 224 hp H4

Seating 5

MPG 19 city 24 highway

Drivetrain AWD

Body Style Crossover

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Price

MSRP	$27,095
Invoice Price	$25,407

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	AWD

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	19 city 24 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Standard
Side Curtain Airbags	Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, CD Player

Engine

2.5L 224 hp H4

Horsepower	224 @ 5200 rpm
Torque	226 @ 2800 rpm
Displacement	2500 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.92 X 3.11
Compression Ratio	8.4:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	16.9 gallons
Front Legroom	43.1 in
Back Legroom	38.0 in
Wheelbase	103.0
Length	179.5 inches
Height	66.9 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	30.8 cubic feet
Maximum Payload	1030 lbs
Standard Towing	1000 lbs
Max Towing	2400 lbs

2.5XT Touring

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3 trims already selected.

Price $29,895 MSRP

Engine 2.5L 224 hp H4

Seating 5

MPG 19 city 24 highway

Drivetrain AWD

Body Style Crossover

Show details

Price

MSRP	$29,895
Invoice Price	$27,992

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	AWD

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	19 city 24 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Standard
Side Curtain Airbags	Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, CD Player

Engine

2.5L 224 hp H4

Horsepower	224 @ 5200 rpm
Torque	226 @ 2800 rpm
Displacement	2500 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.92 X 3.11
Compression Ratio	8.4:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	16.9 gallons
Front Legroom	43.1 in
Back Legroom	38.0 in
Wheelbase	103.0
Length	179.5 inches
Height	66.9 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	30.8 cubic feet
Maximum Payload	1020 lbs
Standard Towing	1000 lbs
Max Towing	2400 lbs

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2.5X

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Transmission Options

4-Speed Automatic

5-Speed Manual

Safety

Amenities

Engine

2.5L 170 hp F4

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

2.5X Limited

Price

Transmission Options

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

2.5L 170 hp F4

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

2.5X Premium

Price

Transmission Options

4-Speed Automatic

5-Speed Manual

Safety

Amenities

Engine

2.5L 170 hp F4

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

2.5X Touring

Price

Transmission Options

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

2.5L 170 hp F4

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

2.5XT Premium

Price

Transmission Options

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

2.5L 224 hp H4

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

2.5XT Touring

Price

Transmission Options

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

2.5L 224 hp H4

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing