Subaru of America has released pricing information for the 2018 Forester compact crossover.

2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Black Edition front 3/4 view

2018 Subaru Forester

At least in the automotive sense, Subaru continues to give the term "on a roll" new meaning. In 2016, the Japanese manufacturer recorded its eighth consecutive all-time best sales year. This past May, Subaru recorded its 66th consecutive month of year-over-year growth with Forester sales up 6.3 percent compared to May of 2016.

The current Forester was all-new for the 2014 model year and, since its introduction, Subaru has found little need to make any drastic changes for what remains a back-to-the-basics model. Like 2017, no major changes are in store for the 2018 model. The big news is the 2.5i trim is getting a new Black Edition package as an upgrade from the 2.5i Premium trim.

2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Black Edition headlight detail

2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Black Edition

The 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Black Edition package will only be available on 2.5i Premium models equipped with a CVT transmission – although Subaru is also throwing in steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters that control a 6-speed faux manual mode - a feature previously available only on turbo-equipped models.

The package includes standard X-Mode and Hill Descent Control, as well as active LED headlights that respond to steering inputs. Also on the list of standard features are eighteen-inch black (naturally) alloy wheels, fog lights with black accent trim, black-finished exterior badges and mirrors, and a chrome-framed grille with a "blacked-out wing motif."

2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Black Edition door trim detail

Inside, Black Edition model seating features faux leather-trimmed cloth seats, a silver and black-finished center dash panel, and a silver-stitched leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift handle. The All-Weather Package, a rear cargo tray and "Welcome Lighting" are also included

In addition to black (Subaru calls it Crystal Black Silica), exterior color choices include Dark Gray Metallic, Chrystal White Pearl, and Ice Silver Metallic.

2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Black Edition black alloy wheel detail

2018 Forester prices

2018 Subaru Forester prices, including destination and delivery ($915), are as follows:

Model/Trim, Transmission, MSRP

2.5i, 6MT, $23,710
2.5i, CVT, $24,710
2.5i Premium, 6MT, $26,610
2.5i Premium, CVT, $27,110
2.5i Limited, CVT, $30,310
2.5i Touring, CVT, $34,005
2.0XT Premium, CVT, $30,410
2.0XT Touring, CVT, $37,005

2018 Option Packages

Alloy Wheel Package, $600 (base with CVT)
All Weather Package, $500 (Premium with CVT)
All Weather Package + EyeSight + Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert, $1,695 (Premium with CVT)
All Weather Package + EyeSight + Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Power Rear Gate, $2,145 (Premium with CVT)
Black Edition (Premium with CVT), $1,150
Navi+ Audio w/Harman Kardon Amplifier and Speakers, $1,350 (Limited)
Navi + Audio w/Harman Kardon Amplifier and Speakers + EyeSight, $2,945 (Limited)

2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Black Edition dynamic front 3/4 view

Note: the included $915 Destination & Delivery charge may vary in the following states: CT, HI, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI and VT, while Destination & Delivery is $1,065 for dealers in Alaska.