2016 Subaru Forester

$1,900
from
453
listings
$2K–$22K
price range
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Low$1,900
High$21,995
From$1,900
Avg Mileage111,203 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 453 active dealer listings as of

2016 Subaru Forester Trims

All Trims Combined
From$1,900
$2K–$22K
453 listings111,203 avg miles
2.0XT Premium
From$2,900
85 listings|$3K–$23K
2.0XT Touring
From$6,995
182 listings|$7K–$26K
2.5X
From$725
272 listings|$725–$15K
2.5X L.L. Bean
From$4,495
8 listings|$4K–$10K
2.5X Limited
From$2,500
95 listings|$3K–$16K
2.5X Premium
From$700
205 listings|$700–$15K
2.5X Touring
From$5,489
19 listings|$5K–$13K
2.5XS
From$3,200
10 listings|$3K–$7K
2.5XT
From$1,400
10 listings|$1K–$13K
2.5XT Limited
From$3,995
17 listings|$4K–$11K
2.5XT Premium
From$6,995
7 listings|$7K–$14K
2.5XT Touring
From$6,995
8 listings|$7K–$13K
2.5i
From$1,900
454 listings|$2K–$25K
2.5i Limited
From$1,800
571 listings|$2K–$28K
2.5i Premium
From$1,675
1,130 listings|$2K–$26K
2.5i Touring
From$3,400
345 listings|$3K–$25K
L
From$1,640
17 listings|$2K–$7K
Limited
From$11,700
4,013 listings|$12K–$47K
Premium
From$9,000
9,020 listings|$9K–$368K
S
From$3,995
3 listings|$4K–$11K
Sport
From$3,995
5,881 listings|$4K–$46K
Sports 2.5X
From$4,900
8 listings|$5K–$10K
Touring
From$999
5,846 listings|$999–$49K
Wilderness
From$12,000
3,672 listings|$12K–$49K

2016 Subaru Forester Pricing

Price Trend

+20%
$4K$6K$8K$10K$12KMar 26Mar 26Mar 26$4,500
3 data pointsAs of Mar 26

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Subaru Forester Safety & Reliability

Elevated

With 1 recalls and 403 complaints, the 2016 Subaru Forester rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

1
Recalls
403
Complaints
39
Crashes
3
Fires
Recall Findings
19V7010002019-03-10
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen.

If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2016 Subaru Forester's biggest weak point? AIR BAGS. It leads 403 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Air Bags59
02Electrical System53
03Unknown Or Other35
04Power Train25
05Engine25
403 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Subaru Forester Fuel Economy

25–27mpg combined
·
22-24city
·
27-31hwy
·
$1,600-$2,300/yr

Fuel economy for the 2016 Subaru Forester ranges from 25 to 27 MPG combined across 3 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Forester AWD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
27mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
24 city31 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average
Forester AWD - Automatic (AV-S8)
25mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
23 city27 hwy~$2,300/yr6/10 Average
Forester AWD - Manual 6-spd
25mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
22 city28 hwy~$1,750/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2016 Subaru Forester

35States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (7%), but the remaining listings are spread across 34 other states nationwide.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2016.

Buying a 2016 Subaru Forester?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2016 Subaru Forester a good car to buy?

The 2016 Subaru Forester has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is air bags, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2016 Subaru Forester?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2016 Subaru Forester. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2016 Subaru Forester?

Fuel economy ranges from 25 to 27 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $156 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2016 Subaru Forester?

AIR BAGS is the number-one complaint area for the 2016 Subaru Forester, based on 403 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 2016 compare to other Subaru Forester years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Subaru Forester model years. Visit the Subaru Forester buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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