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Back to EpisodesSubaru Forester Goes Wilder for 2027, but Most Prices Barely Move
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Subaru’s Bread and Butter
The Subaru Forester is still the brand’s hot-selling model in the US. One reason for that success is the wide range of trims, giving shoppers plenty of options whether they’re after value, comfort, or something a little more adventurous.
For 2027, Subaru isn’t messing with that formula. Most Forester models keep their 2026 price tags, even as Subaru keeps piling on standard features. The base Forester still kicks off at $29,995, and the entry-level Forester Hybrid holds steady at $34,730. No price hikes, too, for the Premium, Premium Hybrid, Sport Hybrid, Limited Hybrid, and Touring Hybrid.
There are two exceptions. The gas-powered Forester Wilderness jumps from $36,995 to $39,495, and the Forester Limited creeps up from $35,995 to $37,595. But before you cry foul, Subaru insists these aren’t just price bumps. Both trims now come loaded with gear that used to cost extra, so you’re actually getting more for your money.
Also, there’s a small $25 increase in destination and handling fees, applied across the range.
Trim | 2026 MSRP | 2027 MSRP | Change |
Base | $29,995 | $29,995 | $0 |
Premium | $31,995 | $31,995 | $0 |
Premium Hybrid | $34,730 | $34,730 | $0 |
Sport (gas) | $34,795 | Discontinued | – |
Sport Hybrid | $37,930 | $37,930 | $0 |
Wilderness | $36,995 | $39,495 | +$2,500 |
Wilderness Hybrid | – | $40,495 | – |
Limited | $35,995 | $37,595 | +$1,600 |
Limited Hybrid | $38,995 | $38,995 | $0 |
Touring (gas) | $39,995 | Discontinued | – |
Touring Hybrid | $41,545 | $41,545 | $0 |
The Wilderness Goes Hybrid
The biggest addition to the lineup is the all-new 2027 Forester Wilderness Hybrid. It’s the first time Subaru’s rugged Wilderness treatment meets the brand’s next-gen hybrid powertrain. Starting at $40,495, it sits just above the gas-only Wilderness in the lineup.
Just like the gas version, the Wilderness Hybrid packs 9.3 inches of ground clearance, Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, dual-mode X-MODE, chunky Yokohama Geolandar all-terrains, and beefed-up underbody armor. The twist? Under the hood, Subaru’s series-parallel hybrid setup teams a purpose-built 2.5-liter BOXER engine with electric motors and a lithium-ion battery, good for a combined 194 horsepower.
Subaru claims the new hybrid Wilderness sips less fuel but doesn’t sacrifice the go-anywhere grit that’s made the Wilderness badge a hit with buyers who want real-deal trail chops.
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What Else Is New?
But wait, there’s more. Subaru has shuffled the Forester deck for 2027. The gas-only Sport and Touring trims are gone, leaving just four gasoline models: Base, Premium, Wilderness, and Limited. Mean