Trim Report

Subaru Forester L2017

Includes:FOREST|L
$1,640
Starting From
17
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 17 active dealer listings as of

Min $1,640
Max $6,995
From $1,640
Fresh

L Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$2,150
$2K–$25K
622 listings100,884 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

2017 Subaru Forester L Pricing

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Where to Find Subaru Forester L

Location data for all 2017 Subaru Forester trims combined

35States

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

Subaru Forester Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2017 Subaru Forester trims

Elevated

The 2017 Subaru Forester has a elevated safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 566 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

1
Recalls
566
Complaints
39
Crashes
1
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

Across 1 model years, 566 owners have filed complaints about the 2017 Subaru Forester. AIR BAGS issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Air Bags110
02Visibility/wiper93
03Unknown Or Other69
04Electrical System57
05Engine21
566 total across 1 model years (2017–2017)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Subaru Forester Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2017 Subaru Forester trims

24–28mpg combined
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22-26city
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27-32hwy
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$1,550-$2,300/yr

Across 3 configurations, the 2017 Subaru Forester returns 24–28 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
Forester AWD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
28mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
26 city32 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average
Forester AWD - Automatic (AV-S8)
25mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
23 city27 hwy~$2,300/yr5/10 Average
Forester AWD - Manual 6-spd
24mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
22 city28 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

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

L Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2017 Subaru Forester L

How does the L compare to other Subaru Forester trims?

The L occupies a distinct position in the Subaru Forester range. See how it stacks up on the 2017 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2017 Subaru Forester L?

Budget for standard L maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2017 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 L?

For the L, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Subaru Forester buyer's guide.

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