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Subaru Forester Trim Levels

6 trims available for 2026. Starting from $29,995 to $41,595. Compare any two trims side by side to see exactly what changes.

Latest year: 2026 3 years tracked 8 popular comparisons
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Most shoppers want the live lineup first, not the archive. Start with the latest year hub or jump straight into the most common trim pairs below.

Start Here Open the 2026 Forester hub 6 trims tracked with 15 direct comparisons. Open First Forester Base vs Forester Premium Jump straight into the exact side-by-side route for the latest year. Open First Forester Base vs Forester Sport Jump straight into the exact side-by-side route for the latest year. Open First Forester Base vs Forester Limited Jump straight into the exact side-by-side route for the latest year.

2026 Forester Trim Lineup

Click any trim to open its latest-year comparison set. This is the fastest way to jump from the full lineup into every exact pair involving that trim.

Base
$29,995
5 comparisons
Premium
$33,385
5 comparisons
Sport
$36,105
5 comparisons
Limited
$37,695
5 comparisons
Wilderness
$38,385
5 comparisons
Touring
$41,595
5 comparisons

How Subaru Structures the Forester Lineup

The 2026 Subaru Forester is available in 6 trims: Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, Wilderness, Touring. The Base is the entry point, and the Touring sits at the top of the range. All trims share the same platform and core engineering. What changes between them is features, comfort, and in some cases wheels and appearance.

Adjacent trims usually differ in tech and convenience features. Bigger jumps often include powertrain or capability changes. If you're still deciding between models, see the full Subaru hub. If you're not sure which trim level to target, our how to pick a trim guide and packages vs. trims breakdown can help.

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Related Guides

Useful if you're still narrowing the shortlist or want to understand how trims work before committing.

How to Pick a Trim Start with the fastest framework for narrowing this lineup Packages vs. Trims Separate real trim jumps from option-bundle reshuffles Mid-Trim Value See why the middle of the ladder is often the real decision point Find a Trim by Features Switch from one model to the feature-first shortlist if needed

Subaru Forester Buying Questions

Use these answers when you are still narrowing this lineup, then jump into the 2026 Forester year hub, the full Subaru hub, our trim-picking guide, or the packages vs. trims breakdown when the question turns from one model into the bigger shopping decision.

How many 2026 Subaru Forester trim levels are there?

The 2026 Subaru Forester has 6 trim levels: Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, Wilderness, Touring. Prices range from $29,995 to $41,595.

Which 2026 Subaru Forester trim should I start with?

Start with the trim closest to the middle of the 2026 Forester lineup, then compare one trim down and one trim up. That usually reveals whether the real value break is above the Base entry trim or closer to the better-equipped middle trims.

What is the cheapest 2026 Subaru Forester trim?

The Base is the entry point in the current 2026 Subaru Forester lineup, starting around $29,995 before destination and options.

How much more does the top 2026 Subaru Forester trim cost?

The walk from the Base to the Touring is about $11,600 in the current 2026 lineup. That is the price range this hub is built to unpack before you click into a direct head-to-head page.

What usually changes as you move up the 2026 Subaru Forester trim ladder?

Most lineups add comfort and convenience equipment first (heated seats, larger screens, better audio), then save the bigger luxury or performance moves for the upper trims. Adjacent comparisons make each step visible.

How many Subaru Forester trims does TrimAtlas track?

TrimAtlas currently tracks 6 published trims for 2026 and 3 model years overall for the Subaru Forester. Use the direct comparison links on this page to jump straight into the most common trim walk-ups.

How do I know if the top 2026 Subaru Forester trim is overkill?

Open the highest adjacent matchup below the Touring first. If the step into the top trim mostly adds luxury touches, appearance upgrades, or equipment you would only notice occasionally, the better answer is usually one rung lower.

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Subaru Forester Trims by Year

Each year hub gives you the full trim ladder, MSRP spread, and the direct comparison routes published for that model year.

Popular Routes

Popular Subaru Forester Trim Matchups

These are the direct routes shoppers usually want first: entry trim versus mid-trim, mid-trim versus premium trim, and the most common upgrade decisions.

Forester Base vs Forester Premium → Forester Base vs Forester Sport → Forester Base vs Forester Limited → Forester Base vs Forester Wilderness → Forester Base vs Forester Touring → Forester Premium vs Forester Sport → Forester Premium vs Forester Limited → Forester Premium vs Forester Wilderness →
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