2012 Subaru Forester
2012 Subaru Forester Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$20,595 - $29,895
Original MSRP:
$19,489 - $27,992
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating | N/A |
2012 Subaru Forester Review
The 2012 Subaru Forester is a 4-door, 7-passenger new SUV
that has been carried over from 2011. The 2012 Subaru Forester is offered in ten, models, the 2.5X, the 2.5X PZEV, the2.5X Premium,
the 2.5X Premium PZEV, the 2.5X Limited, the 2.5X Limited PZEV, the 2.5XT Premium, the 2.5X Touring, the 2.5X Touring PZEV, and the
2.5XT Touring. The 2012 Subaru Forester has a 2.5 liter engine and a 5 speed manual transmission. The 2012 Subaru Forester carries a
36,000/36 basic warranty and is a new car that averages over 20 MPG mpg city and 27 mpg highway.
The2012 Subaru Forester models come with all of the following as standard: full power accessories, child safety door locks, ABS brakes, traction/stability control, front power outlet, engine start/stop button, CD player, Bluetooth® wireless access, USB port, MP3 player, automatic headlights with auto off, halogen headlights, fog lights, front air dam, rear spoiler, air conditioning, cruise control, outside temperature gauge, steering wheel mounted controls, tire pressure monitor, trip computer, delayed courtesy lighting, leather steering wheel, keyless entry, remote fuel door, cloth seating, front bucket seats, second row floor mats, tilt steering column, seatback storage, armrest storage, cup holders, alloy wheels, tire detail, privacy glass, power/folding and heated exterior mirrors, rear wiper and a rear defroster. *Not all of the above features may come as standard on the 2012 Subaru models.
Some optional upgrades for the 2012 Subaru Models includes, a dog guard/compartment separator, an interior illumination kit (red), and an alloy wheel package.
The 2012 Subaru Forester is a new car under $25,000 that has a starting price of $20,595.
The2012 Subaru Forester models come with all of the following as standard: full power accessories, child safety door locks, ABS brakes, traction/stability control, front power outlet, engine start/stop button, CD player, Bluetooth® wireless access, USB port, MP3 player, automatic headlights with auto off, halogen headlights, fog lights, front air dam, rear spoiler, air conditioning, cruise control, outside temperature gauge, steering wheel mounted controls, tire pressure monitor, trip computer, delayed courtesy lighting, leather steering wheel, keyless entry, remote fuel door, cloth seating, front bucket seats, second row floor mats, tilt steering column, seatback storage, armrest storage, cup holders, alloy wheels, tire detail, privacy glass, power/folding and heated exterior mirrors, rear wiper and a rear defroster. *Not all of the above features may come as standard on the 2012 Subaru models.
Some optional upgrades for the 2012 Subaru Models includes, a dog guard/compartment separator, an interior illumination kit (red), and an alloy wheel package.
The 2012 Subaru Forester is a new car under $25,000 that has a starting price of $20,595.
Warranty Information
| Basic: | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 19V009000 |
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| Mfg's Report Date | January 9, 2019 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Number of Units Affected | 452,630 |
| Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. |
| Consequence | An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Subaru is notifying owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-19. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
2012 Subaru Forester Models & Prices
2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Man 2.5X | $20,595 | $19,489 | $318 / Month* | |
| 4dr Man 2.5X PZEV | $20,895 | $19,798 | $323 / Month* | |
| 4dr Auto 2.5X | $21,795 | $20,580 | $336 / Month* | |
| 4dr Auto 2.5X PZEV | $22,095 | $20,888 | $341 / Month* | |
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Man 2.5X Premium | $23,295 | $21,960 | $358 / Month* | |
| 4dr Man 2.5X Premium PZEV | $23,595 | $22,269 | $363 / Month* | |
| 4dr Auto 2.5X Premium | $24,295 | $22,869 | $373 / Month* | |
| 4dr Auto 2.5X Premium PZEV | $24,595 | $23,178 | $378 / Month* | |
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Limited
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Auto 2.5X Limited | $26,595 | $24,905 | $406 / Month* | |
| 4dr Auto 2.5X Limited PZEV | $26,895 | $25,214 | $411 / Month* | |
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Premium
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Auto 2.5XT Premium | $27,095 | $25,407 | $414 / Month* | |
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Touring
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Auto 2.5X Touring | $27,895 | $26,094 | $425 / Month* | |
| 4dr Auto 2.5X Touring PZEV | $28,195 | $26,403 | $431 / Month* | |
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Touring
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Auto 2.5XT Touring | $29,895 | $27,992 | $456 / Month* | |
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2012 Subaru Forester Features and Standard Equipment
EXTERIOR Features
| 2.5X | 2.5X Premium | 2.5X Limited | 2.5XT Premium | 2.5X Touring | 2.5XT Touring | |
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| 16" steel wheels w/full wheel covers | • | |||||
| 17" alloy wheels | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Black finish roof rails | • | • | • | |||
| Black foldable pwr mirrors | • | |||||
| Body color foldable heated pwr mirrors | • | |||||
| Body color foldable heated pwr mirrors w/integrated turn signals | • | • | ||||
| Body color foldable pwr mirrors | • | • | ||||
| Body color rear roof spoiler w/integrated LED high-mount stop light | • | • | ||||
| Chrome door handles | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Fog lights | • | • | • | |||
| Headlights auto-off w/ignition switch | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| HID headlights | • | • | ||||
| Hood scoop | • | • | ||||
| P215/65HR16 all-season tires | • | |||||
| P225/55HR17 all-season tires | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Panoramic pwr moonroof | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Rear privacy glass | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Rear window wiper w/washer | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Silver finish roof rails | • | • | ||||
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/washer | • | • | • | • | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| 2.5X | 2.5X Premium | 2.5X Limited | 2.5XT Premium | 2.5X Touring | 2.5XT Touring | |
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| (2) bottle holders in doors | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 10-way pwr driver seat w/pwr lumbar | • | • | • | • | • | |
| 12V aux pwr outlets -inc: dash, center console, cargo area | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 6-way manual driver seat | • | |||||
| 60/40 split fold down rear bench seat -inc: head restraints at all seating positions, armrest | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Air filtration system | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Aluminum alloy pedal covers | • | • | ||||
| Ambient temp gauge | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Automatic climate control system | • | |||||
| Average fuel economy gauge | • | • | • | • | ||
| Cargo area tie down hooks, grocery bag hooks | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Cargo area tray | • | • | • | |||
| Carpeted floor mats | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Chrome interior door handles | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Cloth seat trim, upholstery | • | • | • | |||
| Cruise control | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Dome light w/off-delay feature | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Driver's seatback pocket | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Dual zone automatic climate control system | • | • | ||||
| ECO fuel economy gauge | • | • | ||||
| Engine immobilizer | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front bucket seats w/active head restraints, height adjusters | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Heated front seats | • | • | • | |||
| Illuminated ignition switch ring | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Interior accent lighting | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Leather-wrapped shifter | • | • | • | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | • | • | • | |||
| Manual air conditioning | • | • | • | |||
| Multi-functional center console -inc: storage w/adjustable armrest lid, dual cup holders | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| One-touch folding rear seatbacks | • | • | ||||
| Overhead console | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Perforated leather seat trim, upholstery | • | • | • | |||
| Pwr door locks | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Pwr windows w/driver-side auto-down feature | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Rear defogger | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Rear seat retractable tray | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Reclining rear seatback function | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Remote keyless entry | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Security system | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Steering wheel mounted audio controls | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Steering wheel mounted Bluetooth controls | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Telescopic steering column | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Tilt steering column | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Visors w/dual covered vanity mirrors | • | • | • | • | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| 2.5X | 2.5X Premium | 2.5X Limited | 2.5XT Premium | 2.5X Touring | 2.5XT Touring | |
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| 2.5L DOHC MPFI 16-valve 4-cyl boxer engine -inc: double overhead chain driven camshafts w/auto chain tensioner | • | • | • | • | ||
| 2.5L DOHC MPFI 16-valve intercooled turbocharged 4-cyl boxer engine | • | • | ||||
| 4-speed electronic direct-control automatic transmission | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 4-wheel disc brakes | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 5-speed manual transmission | • | • | ||||
| Active valve control system (ACVS) variable valve timing | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Direct ignition system | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Double wishbone suspension | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Electronic throttle control (ETC) | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Engine cover | • | • | ||||
| Pwr assisted steering | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Symmetrical all-wheel drive | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Twin tailpipes -inc: single outlet w/stainless tips | • | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| 2.5X | 2.5X Premium | 2.5X Limited | 2.5XT Premium | 2.5X Touring | 2.5XT Touring | |
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| 3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 3-point rear seatbelts for all three seating positions | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Advanced frontal airbags (SRS) -inc: front passenger-side occupant detection system | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Brake assist | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Daytime running lights | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Driver & front passenger pelvis/torso side airbags | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS) | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front & rear side curtain airbags (SRS) w/roll over sensor | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| LATCH rear child safety seat anchors | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Rear child safety door locks | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Safety brake pedal system | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) | • | • | • | • | • | • |
ENTERTAINMENT Features
| 2.5X | 2.5X Premium | 2.5X Limited | 2.5XT Premium | 2.5X Touring | 2.5XT Touring | |
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| AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3/WMA player -inc: (4) speakers, radio broadcast data system (RBDS), 3.5mm aux input jack, roof-mounted antenna | • | |||||
| AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3/WMA player -inc: (4) speakers, radio broadcast data system (RBDS), 3.5mm aux input jack, USB port, iPod control capability, Bluetooth audio streaming connectivity, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, roof-mounted antenna | • | • | ||||
| AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3/WMA player -inc: 4.3" LCD display screen, HD Radio, (6) speakers, radio broadcast data system (RBDS), 3.5mm aux input jack, USB port, iPod control capability, iTunes tagging capability, Bluetooth audio streaming connectivity, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, roof-mounted antenna, rear vision camera | • | • | • | |||
| Pre-wire for SiriusXM satellite radio | • | • | • | • |
2012 Subaru Forester Options and Addition Equipment
MODEL OPTION Options
| 2.5X | 2.5X Premium | 2.5X Limited | 2.5XT Premium | 2.5X Touring | 2.5XT Touring | |
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| ALL-WEATHER PKG + TOMTOM NAVIGATION SYSTEM -inc: heated front seats, heated body color exterior mirrors, front windshield wiper de-icer, touch-screen GPS navigation system w/4.3" LCD display, removable portable navigation device (PND), AM/FM stereo w/CD/DVD player, MP3/WMA file capability, 3.5mm aux input jack, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, USB port, iPod control capability, (4) speakers, rear vision camera, TomTom traffic information (subscription required) *Deletes steering wheel mounted Bluetooth controls & pre-wire for SiriusXM satellite radio* | • | |||||
| ALL-WEATHER PKG -inc: heated front seats, heated body color exterior mirrors, front windshield wiper de-icer | • | |||||
| ALLOY WHEEL PKG -inc: 16" alloy wheels, black finish roof rails | • | |||||
| BASE MODEL | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| NAVIGATION SYSTEM -inc: 6.1" LCD touch-screen GPS navigation system, AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3/WMA player, HD Radio, (6) speakers, subwoofer, 3.5mm aux input jack, USB port, Bluetooth audio streaming connectivity, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, voice-activated controls, iPod control, iTunes tagging, SMS texting capability, XM satellite radio, XM NavTraffic, rear vision camera, roof-mounted audio/satellite antenna (Subscription required for XM satellite radio & XM NavTraffic) | • | • | ||||
| NAVIGATION SYSTEM -inc: 6.1" LCD touch-screen GPS navigation system, AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3/WMA player, HD Radio,(6) speakers, 3.5mm aux input jack, USB port, Bluetooth audio streaming connectivity, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, voice-activated controls, iPod control, iTunes tagging, SMS texting capability, XM satellite radio, XM NavTraffic, rear vision camera, roof-mounted audio/satellite antenna (Subscription required for XM satellite radio & XM NavTraffic) | • |
NOTE Options
| 2.5X | 2.5X Premium | 2.5X Limited | 2.5XT Premium | 2.5X Touring | 2.5XT Touring | |
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| ** PRICES SHOWN ARE THOSE DISTRIBUTED BY SUBARU OF AMERICA-THESE PRICES ARE NOT VALID IN CT, HI, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI ** | • | • | • | • | • | • |
PAINT Options
| 2.5X | 2.5X Premium | 2.5X Limited | 2.5XT Premium | 2.5X Touring | 2.5XT Touring | |
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| CAMELLIA RED | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| DARK GRAY METALLIC | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| ICE SILVER METALLIC | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| MARINE BLUE PEARL | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| OBSIDIAN BLACK PEARL | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| SAGE GREEN METALLIC | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| SATIN WHITE PEARL | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| SKY BLUE METALLIC | • | • | • | • | • | • |
PAINT SCHEME Options
| 2.5X | 2.5X Premium | 2.5X Limited | 2.5XT Premium | 2.5X Touring | 2.5XT Touring | |
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| STANDARD PAINT | • | • | • | • | • | • |
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
| 2.5X | 2.5X Premium | 2.5X Limited | 2.5XT Premium | 2.5X Touring | 2.5XT Touring | |
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| ** VARIOUS ADDITIONAL PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA-SEE YOUR AREA DEALER FOR A COMPLETE LIST ** | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 16" ALLOY WHEEL SET -inc: (4) each of wheel caps, TPMS valves, TPMS valve screws (N/A w/21 Alloy Wheel Pkg) | • | |||||
| AERO CROSS BAR KIT | • | • | • | • | • | |
| AERO CROSS BAR KIT (REQ: 21 Pkg) | • | |||||
| ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| AUDIO MEDIA PKG 1 -inc: tweeter kit, subwoofer kit | • | • | ||||
| AUDIO MEDIA PKG 1 -inc: tweeter kit, subwoofer kit (N/A w/33 All-weather Pkg + TomTom Navigation System ) | • | |||||
| AUDIO MEDIA PKG 2 -inc: tweeter kit, media hub | • | |||||
| AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR W/COMPASS | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR W/COMPASS, HOMELINK | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| BLACK INTERIOR 110V PWR OUTLET KIT | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| BLACK IPOD/PHONE CONSOLE TRAY | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| BLUE INTERIOR ILLUMINATION KIT | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| BLUETOOTH BLUECONNECT KIT | • | |||||
| CAMELLIA RED BODY SIDE MOLDING KIT | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| CAMELLIA RED REAR SPOILER | • | • | • | • | ||
| CAMELLIA RED SPORTS GRILLE KIT | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| CARGO NET SEATBACK | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| CARGO NET SIDE (2) | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| CARGO NET VERTICAL | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| CARRIER BASE (SIDE RAILS) (REQ: 01 Pkg) | • | |||||
| DARK GRAY CARGO TRAY | • | • | • | • | ||
| DARK GRAY METALLIC BODY SIDE MOLDING KIT | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| DARK GRAY METALLIC REAR SPOILER | • | • | • | • | ||
| DARK GRAY METALLIC SPORTS GRILLE KIT | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| DOG GUARD/COMPARTMENT SEPARATOR (MOONROOF STYLES) | • | • | • | • | • | |
| DOG GUARD/COMPARTMENT SEPARATOR (NON-MOONROOF STYLES) | • | |||||
| FOG LIGHT KIT | • | • | • | |||
| FRONT BUMPER UNDERGUARD | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| HOOD PROTECTOR KIT | • | • | • | • | ||
| ICE SILVER METALLIC BODY SIDE MOLDING KIT | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| ICE SILVER METALLIC REAR SPOILER | • | • | • | • | ||
| ICE SILVER METALLIC SPORTS GRILLE KIT | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| ILLUMINATION PKG 1 -inc: blue interior illumination kit, puddle lights, fog light kit | • | • | • | |||
| ILLUMINATION PKG 2 -inc: red interior illumination kit, puddle lights, fog light kit | • | • | • | |||
| LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| MARINE BLUE PEARL BODY SIDE MOLDING KIT | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| MARINE BLUE PEARL REAR SPOILER | • | • | • | • | ||
| MARINE BLUE PEARL SPORTS GRILLE KIT | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| MEDIA HUB KIT (N/A w/NBE or NBF Interior 110V Pwr Outlet Kit) | • | |||||
| MEDIA HUB KIT W/BLUETOOTH STREAMING (N/A w/E0M Bluetooth BlueConnect Kit, NBE or NBF Interior 110V Pwr Outlet Kit) | • | |||||
| MOONROOF AIR DEFLECTOR | • | • | • | • | • | |
| OBSIDIAN BLACK PEARL BODY SIDE MOLDING KIT | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| OBSIDIAN BLACK PEARL REAR SPOILER | • | • | • | • | ||
| OBSIDIAN BLACK PEARL SPORTS GRILLE KIT | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| PLATINUM INTERIOR 110V PWR OUTLET KIT | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| PLATINUM IPOD/PHONE CONSOLE TRAY | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| POPULAR PKG 1 -inc: auto-dimming mirror w/compass, Forester splash guard kit, rear bumper cover, dark gray cargo tray | • | • | • | • | ||
| POPULAR PKG 2 -inc: auto-dimming mirror w/compass, HomeLink, Forester splash guard kit, rear bumper cover, dark gray cargo tray | • | • | • | • | ||
| POPULAR PKG 3 -inc: Forester splash guard kit, rear bumper cover, dark gray cargo tray, set of (4) all-weather floor mats, luggage compartment cover | • | • | • | • | ||
| PUDDLE LIGHT KIT | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| REAR BUMPER COVER | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| REAR BUMPER UNDERGUARD | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| REAR VISION CAMERA (REQ: 01 or 02 Pkg) | • | |||||
| REAR VISION CAMERA (REQ: 01 Pkg) | • | |||||
| RED INTERIOR ILLUMINATION KIT | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| REMOTE ENGINE STARTER KIT | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| REVERSE ASSIST SENSORS (N/A w/P9E Rear Bumper Underguard) | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| RUGGED PKG 1 -inc: aero cross bars, rear bumper cover, luggage compartment cover, Forester splash guard kit | • | • | • | • | • | |
| RUGGED PKG 1 -inc: aero cross bars, rear bumper cover, luggage compartment cover, Forester splash guard kit (REQ: 21 Pkg) | • | |||||
| RUGGED PKG 2 -inc: fixed carrier base cross bar set, rear bumper cover, dark gray cargo tray, Forester splash guard kit (REQ: 01 Pkg) | • | |||||
| SAGE GREEN METALLIC BODY SIDE MOLDING KIT | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| SAGE GREEN METALLIC REAR SPOILER | • | • | • | • | ||
| SAGE GREEN METALLIC SPORTS GRILLE KIT | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| SATIN WHITE PEARL BODY SIDE MOLDING KIT | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| SATIN WHITE PEARL REAR SPOILER | • | • | • | • | ||
| SATIN WHITE PEARL SPORTS GRILLE KIT | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| SECURITY SYSTEM SHOCK SENSOR | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| SHORT THROW SHIFTER | • | • | ||||
| SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO | • | |||||
| SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO FOR FACTORY ROOF ANTENNA | • | • | • | |||
| SKY BLUE METALLIC BODY SIDE MOLDING KIT | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| SKY BLUE METALLIC REAR SPOILER | • | • | • | • | ||
| SKY BLUE METALLIC SPORTS GRILLE KIT | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| SPLASH GUARD KIT | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| SPT TURBO BOOST GAUGE | • | • | ||||
| SPT TURBO HEAT SHIELD *No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability* | • | • | • | • | ||
| STI BLACK DURACON SHIFT KNOB, M/T | • | • | ||||
| STI LEATHER & ALUMINUM SHIFT KNOB, A/T | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| STI LEATHER & ALUMINUM SHIFT KNOB, M/T | • | • | ||||
| STI METAL PEDAL KIT, A/T | • | • | • | • | ||
| STI METAL PEDAL KIT, M/T | • | • | ||||
| SUBWOOFER KIT *Install only (1) subwoofer per vehicle* | • | • | • | |||
| SUBWOOFER KIT *Install only (1) subwoofer per vehicle* *No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability* | • | • | • | |||
| TAILPIPE COVER-DUAL EXHAUST (N/A w/Q9L Wheel Arch Molding Kit) | • | • | ||||
| TRAILER HITCH | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| TWEETER KIT | • | • | • | |||
| WHEEL ARCH MOLDING KIT | • | • | • | • | ||
| WHEEL ARCH MOLDING KIT (N/A w/Y8M Tailpipe Cover) | • | • | ||||
| WHEEL LOCK KIT (ALLOY WHEELS) | • | • | • | • | • | |
| WHEEL LOCK KIT (ALLOY WHEELS) (REQ: H9A 16" Alloy Wheel Set) | • | |||||
| WHEEL LOCKS (STEEL WHEELS) (N/A w/H9A 16" Alloy Wheel Set or 21 Alloy Wheel Pkg) | • | |||||
| XM SATELLITE RADIO | • |
REGIONAL DESTINATION ADJUSTMENT Options
| 2.5X | 2.5X Premium | 2.5X Limited | 2.5XT Premium | 2.5X Touring | 2.5XT Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALASKA DELIVERY -inc: destination charge adjustment | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| NATIONAL DELIVERY | • | • | • | • | • | • |
SEAT TRIM Options
| 2.5X | 2.5X Premium | 2.5X Limited | 2.5XT Premium | 2.5X Touring | 2.5XT Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK MORAY, CLOTH SEAT TRIM | • | |||||
| BLACK, CLOTH SEAT TRIM | • | • | ||||
| BLACK, PERFORATED LEATHER SEAT TRIM | • | • | • | |||
| PLATINUM MORAY, CLOTH SEAT TRIM | • | |||||
| PLATINUM, CLOTH SEAT TRIM | • | • | ||||
| PLATINUM, PERFORATED LEATHER SEAT TRIM | • | • | • |
2012 Subaru Forester Technical Specifications
Brakes
| 2.5X | 2.5X Premium | 2.5X Limited | 2.5XT Premium | 2.5X Touring | 2.5XT Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.7 x - TBD - | 11.7 x - TBD - | 11.7 x - TBD - | 11.7 x - TBD - | 11.7 x - TBD - | 11.7 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.3 x - TBD - | 11.3 x - TBD - | 11.3 x - TBD - | 11.3 x - TBD - | 11.3 x - TBD - | 11.3 x - TBD - |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| 2.5X | 2.5X Premium | 2.5X Limited | 2.5XT Premium | 2.5X Touring | 2.5XT Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) | 42.2 | 42.2 | 42.2 | 42.2 | 42.2 | 42.2 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) | 33.5 | 30.8 | 30.8 | 30.8 | 30.8 | 30.8 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) | 68.3 | 63.0 | 63.0 | 63.0 | 63.0 | 63.0 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft) |
Engine
| 2.5X | 2.5X Premium | 2.5X Limited | 2.5XT Premium | 2.5X Touring | 2.5XT Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5L/152 | 2.5L/152 | 2.5L/152 | 2.5L/150 | 2.5L/152 | 2.5L/150 |
| Engine Type | Gas Flat 4 | Gas Flat 4 | Gas Flat 4 | Turbocharged Gas Flat 4 | Gas Flat 4 | Turbocharged Gas Flat 4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 170 @ 5800 | 170 @ 5800 | 170 @ 5800 | 224 @ 5200 | 170 @ 5800 | 224 @ 5200 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 174 @ 4100 | 174 @ 4100 | 174 @ 4100 | 226 @ 2800 | 174 @ 4100 | 226 @ 2800 |
Exterior Dimensions
| 2.5X | 2.5X Premium | 2.5X Limited | 2.5XT Premium | 2.5X Touring | 2.5XT Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 65.9 | 66.9 | 66.9 | 66.9 | 66.9 | 66.9 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 179.5 | 179.5 | 179.5 | 179.5 | 179.5 | 179.5 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.7 | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 103.0 | 103.0 | 103.0 | 103.0 | 103.0 | 103.0 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 70.1 | 70.1 | 70.1 | 70.1 | 70.1 | 70.1 |
Fuel Tank
| 2.5X | 2.5X Premium | 2.5X Limited | 2.5XT Premium | 2.5X Touring | 2.5XT Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 16.9 | 16.9 | 16.9 | 16.9 | 16.9 | 16.9 |
Steering
| 2.5X | 2.5X Premium | 2.5X Limited | 2.5XT Premium | 2.5X Touring | 2.5XT Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 34.4 | 34.4 | 34.4 | 34.4 | 34.4 | 34.4 |
Suspension
| 2.5X | 2.5X Premium | 2.5X Limited | 2.5XT Premium | 2.5X Touring | 2.5XT Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Tires
| 2.5X | 2.5X Premium | 2.5X Limited | 2.5XT Premium | 2.5X Touring | 2.5XT Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P215/65HR16 | P225/55HR17 | P225/55HR17 | P225/55HR17 | P225/55HR17 | P225/55HR17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/65HR16 | P225/55HR17 | P225/55HR17 | P225/55HR17 | P225/55HR17 | P225/55HR17 |
Transmission
| 2.5X | 2.5X Premium | 2.5X Limited | 2.5XT Premium | 2.5X Touring | 2.5XT Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual | Manual | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic w/Manual Shift |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Vehicle
| 2.5X | 2.5X Premium | 2.5X Limited | 2.5XT Premium | 2.5X Touring | 2.5XT Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 41.6 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 40.0 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 43.1 | 43.1 | 43.1 | 43.1 | 43.1 | 43.1 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 56.1 | 56.1 | 56.1 | 56.1 | 56.1 | 56.1 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 107.6 | 102.1 | 102.1 | 102.1 | 102.1 | 102.1 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 40.4 | 37.7 | 37.7 | 37.7 | 37.7 | 37.7 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 38.0 | 38.0 | 38.0 | 38.0 | 38.0 | 38.0 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 55.6 | 55.6 | 55.6 | 55.6 | 55.6 | 55.6 |
Weight Information
| 2.5X | 2.5X Premium | 2.5X Limited | 2.5XT Premium | 2.5X Touring | 2.5XT Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3250 | 3300 | 3360 | 3450 | 3360 | 3460 |
2012 Subaru Forester Safety Features
Safety Features
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
| Brake assist |
| Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) |
| Daytime running lights |
| Advanced frontal airbags (SRS) -inc: front passenger-side occupant detection system |
| Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS) |
| Driver & front passenger pelvis/torso side airbags |
| Front & rear side curtain airbags (SRS) w/roll over sensor |
| 3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts |
| 3-point rear seatbelts for all three seating positions |
| LATCH rear child safety seat anchors |
| Rear child safety door locks |
| Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) |
| Safety brake pedal system |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | N/A |
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