Trim Report

Subaru Forester 2.5i2025

Includes:FOREST|2.5i
$1,900
Starting From
454
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 454 active dealer listings as of

Min $1,900
Max $24,995
From $1,900
Fresh

2.5i Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$9,995
$10K–$49K
2,479 listings25,363 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

2025 Subaru Forester 2.5i Pricing

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Where to Find Subaru Forester 2.5i

Location data for all 2025 Subaru Forester trims combined

35States

If you're near California, you're in luck: 7% of listings are there. But with 35 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Subaru Forester Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2025 Subaru Forester trims

High Concern

The 2025 Subaru Forester's high safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 65 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

2
Recalls
65
Complaints
8
Crashes
1
Fires
Recall Findings
25V0330002025-23-01
WHEELS

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2025 Forester vehicles equipped with 18" aluminum alloy wheels. The wheels may have been manufactured with an incorrectly specified lug seat surface, which can result in the wheel being improperly attached and cause a loss of vehicle stability.

A loss of vehicle stability increases the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA
25V4190002025-19-06
CHILD SEAT

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2025 Forester vehicles. The child seat anchor bolts may have been improperly tightened, allowing the bolts to come loose.

A loose child seat anchor bolt increases the risk of injury to a child during a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2025 Subaru Forester has accumulated 65 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with visibility/wiper leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Visibility/wiper9
02Unknown Or Other8
03Visibility7
04Exterior Lighting6
05Forward Collision Avoidance5
65 total across 1 model years (2025–2025)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Subaru Forester Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2025 Subaru Forester trims

26–35mpg combined
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25-35city
·
28-34hwy
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$1,250-$1,700/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 2025 Subaru Forester ranges from 26 to 35 MPG combined. That's a 9 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Forester Hybrid AWD - Automatic (AV-S6)
35mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
35 city34 hwy~$1,250/yr7/10 Clean
Forester AWD - Automatic (AV-S8)
29mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
26 city33 hwy~$1,500/yr6/10 Average
Forester Sport/Touring AWD - Automatic (AV-S8)
28mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
25 city32 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average
Forester Wilderness AWD - Automatic (AV-S8)
26mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
25 city28 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average

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

Is the 2.5i Worth It?

Common questions about the 2025 Subaru Forester 2.5i

How does the 2.5i compare to other Subaru Forester trims?

Every Subaru Forester trim targets a different buyer. The 2025 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2025 Subaru Forester 2.5i?

Maintenance costs for the 2.5i align with the broader Subaru Forester ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2025 model year has 2 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is visibility/wiper. Check the 2025 Subaru Forester page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Subaru Forester 2.5i?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Subaru Forester 2.5i year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Subaru Forester overview compares all years side by side.

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