2021 Subaru Forester Adds New Safety Tech, Starts At $24,795

Pricing details for the 2021 Subaru Forester have been announced in the United States and, despite featuring a host of updates, prices rise by no more than $400.

For the latest model year, Subaru has equipped the Base and Premium trims with Steering Response LED headlights with High Beam Assist, features previously only available on the Limited and Touring trims. The 2021 Forester is also equipped with a Rear Seatbelt Reminder as standard equipment.

Sitting at the base of the range is the regular 2021 Forester. It starts at $24,795 and includes standard features such as Subaru’s Starlink infotainment system with a 6.5-inch Multimedia system and smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth. The base Forester is available with 17-inch aluminum wheels and roof rails for an extra $600.

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One step up in the range takes you to the Forester Premium, priced from $27,795. This variant adds things like the All-Weather Package with heated front seats and heated exterior mirrors, 10-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support, 17-inch wheels in black, roof rails, privacy glass, and a panoramic moonroof. For 2021, it includes Keyless Access with Push-Button Start and fog lights as standard.

Next is the Forester Sport starting at $29,935. It adopts a more “youthful and rugged appearance” and is adorned with gloss black trim as well as black 18-inch wheels and a black rear roof spoiler. Those looking for a little more luxury can purchase the 2021 Forester Limited from $31,395 and enjoy bespoke 18-inch wheels, body-colored wing mirrors, and chrome accent trim for the fog lights. It also comes with Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert.

Topping out the 2021 Forester range is the Touring model priced from $34,895. It receives Subaru’s DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System, plus some other upgrades. The 2021 Forester will start landing in dealerships from October.

Note: All the aforementioned prices exclude a destination and delivery fee of $1,050.