Trim Report

Subaru Forester Touring2016

Includes:FOREST|Touring
$999
Starting From
5,846
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 5,846 active dealer listings as of

Min $999
Max $49,468
From $999
Fresh

Touring Market Overview

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 Touring Pricing

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Where to Find Subaru Forester Touring

Location data for all 2016 Subaru Forester trims combined

35States

7% of the market sits in California, though listings span 35 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Subaru Forester Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2016 Subaru Forester trims

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
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Subaru Forester Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2016 Subaru Forester trims

25–27mpg combined
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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)

Is the Touring Worth It?

Common questions about the 2016 Subaru Forester Touring

How does the Touring compare to other Subaru Forester trims?

with 5,846 listings tracked, the Touring sits in a specific spot in the 2016 Subaru Forester lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2016 Subaru Forester page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2016 Subaru Forester Touring?

Budget for standard Touring maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2016 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Subaru Forester Touring?

The best model year for the Subaru Forester Touring comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Subaru Forester overview.

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