2014 Subaru Forester

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Photos I 2014 Forester news and Updates I Whats new for 2014 I 2014 and 2013 side by side I brief model snapshot I
dimensions I cargo area & seat measurements I warranties I maintenance schedule I safety features I major option packages I prices I
mechanical specs and details I Standard features: 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, Limited, Touring - 2.0XT Premium, Touring I standard features chart I
Options- option packages I individual options I color chips & interior colors I colors by model

More photos... check out the 2014 Forester photo pages: exterior photos I interior photos I options, upgrades I exterior #2 I Monroney window stickers
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2014 forester X Premium, ice silver shown

2014 forester X Premium, ice silver shown

ice silver metallic Premium (alloy wheels, no rear spoiler)

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PHOTOS

check the main photo pages exterior photos I interior photos I exterior photos #2 I options and upgrades photos
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different fronts: side by side the 2.0XT turbo is on the left, 2.5i is on the right. Both are ice silver Touring models
many more exterior photos
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Marine blue pearl Limited (notice- not turn signals in the mirrors so it can't be a Touring)	2.5i Limited, marine blue pearl. Spoiler is on Limited, Touring, and XT models
2.5i base model with stamped steel wheels, and no roof rails or privacy window tint	burnished bronze with optional Sport grill and front bumper underguard
venetian red Touring model (notice- turn signals in the outside mirrors)	venetian red Touring (notice rear spoiler and turn signals in the mirrors)
burnished bronze Premium (notice- no fog lights). many more exterior photos	burnished bronze Premium (notice, no rear spoiler)
Jasmine green Premium (notice- painted mirrors, privacy glass, alloy wheels but no rear spoiler)	Jasmine green Premium (notice no fog lights but it does have painted mirrors and privacy glass)
ice silver Premium (notice- no rear spoiler)	ice silver Premium (notice- alloy wheels, privacy glass, tinted mirrors, no rear spoiler)
dark gray Premium (notice- alloy wheels, privacy glass, no fog lights)	dark gray Premium (privacy glass, alloy wheels, no rear spoiler)
2.5i, the base model is still well equipped. (Notice no roof rails or privacy glass, and the stamped steel wheels)	the back windows don't open all the way
2014 Foresters grill to grill- 2.0XT is on the left and the 2.5i on the right many more exterior photos	Venetian Red 2.0XT Touring
ice silver 2.0XT turbo Touring	venetian red 2.0XT Touring
XT Premium (notice no fog lights). Marine Blue	closeup of the fog light blank on the XT Premium.
bright window trim is on Limited and Touring models. 2.5i and Premium have black trim	2.5i, Premium have black window trim, shown. Limited, Touring models have bright window trim
Panoramic moonroof on all X CVT, Limited and Touring	The rear seats- pull the strap in the outside corner to recline the seatbacks when you're sitting in the seat (all except base 2.5). Black arrows point at the anchors for the LATCH child seat system, shown with one cover pulled open to access the hook you would attach a child seat anchor to. The cover pulls open from the top

be sure to check the main photo pages exterior #1 I interior #2 I exterior #4 I options and upgrades page #3

2.5i model has a 17" stamped steel wheel with plastic center cap	17" alloy wheel on the 2.5 Premium, Limited, and Touring
XT Premium and Touring 18" machined alloy	close-up of the new for 2014 6 speed manual transmission and standard shift knob. The manual is standard on 2.5i and Premium. Premium with all weather pkg shown. To shift into reverse, pull up the collar.
All 2.5 model CVTs have L-D transmission control. L is Low mode, and is the only option other than Drive. There is no manual control available on 2.5 models, and is the first Forester without it. It means the driver can't control or get more power when needed for passing on hills or 2 lane roads, or for towing a trailer, driving on camping or snowy roads etc. All previous year Foresters have had controllable transmissions for safety and performance. If you think Subaru should put Paddle Shifters with manual control back on the 2.5 model, please voice your concern to Subaru's customer support at 800 SUBARU3 (800 782-2783)	2.0 XT CVTs have M-D for Manual and Drive modes, giving the driver the option of full transmission control for those times when more power is needed, or more control for snowy or logging roads. It is used with the standard Paddle Shifters. This very important safety feature is on XT models only, and not available on 2.5 models at all.
heated seats (all weather pkg) on a Premium.	Limited and Touring models have new for 2014 X-mode with hill descent, and heated seats (all weather pkg). X-mode is a low speed computer controlled program for slippery roads and must be turned on under 12mph, and turns off over 25mph.
2.5 Premium steering wheel, vinyl	2.5 Limited and Touring leather wrapped steering wheel
2.0XT Premium, Limited leather wrapped steering wheel has Paddle Shifters and SI drive controls (on right)	Forester XT SI Drive and cruise controls are on the steering wheel. All models have cruise control. SI drive has 3 settings on 2 buttons- I intelligent, S sport, and S# sport sharp. Sport# is for sportiest driving and quickest engine and transmission response. SI drive also determines whether the CVT has 6 speeds (in S/I mode), or 8 speeds (in S#/I mode)
The 2.0XT turbo CVT is fully controllable when needed for safety and performance, via steering wheel paddle shifters. There are 6 or 8 speeds, determined by SI Drive I/S (6) and S# (8). Downshift paddle shift shown. Unfortunately the 2.5 X model CVT is not fully driver controllable.	Only the 2.0XT CVT is driver controllable when needed, via steering wheel paddle shifters. Up paddle shift shown
headlight switch and turn signals on 2.5 and Premium. No fog lights or auto dusk-to-dawn headlight setting	2.5 Limited and Touring and 2.0XT Touring model headlight switch with auto dusk-to-dawn setting, fog light on/off. Shown with headlights on, fog lights off.
2014 XT Premium shift knob, leather wrapped. Showing Xmode but no heated seats buttons on either side	adjustable center armrest is standard on 2.5i Premium CVT and higher models. USB, aux, and 12v power outlet are in the storage bin. Premium with black cloth shown
3 keys- 2 with remote, 1 valet key. new for 2014 standard cut key, replacing the laser cut of previous years. Its now easy to make a spare emergency key that opens the door. You still need a programmed key to drive the car.	optional remote engine start fob, shown with a regular key. 2 remote start fobs supplied. Plus 3 keys
all new for 2014 Keyless access pushbutton start keys, available on Touring models only part of the Keyless Access & Start, Eyesight Drive Assist Technology, HID headlight package. Shown with emergency door key partly removed. The optional remote engine start can be added, it works with this key so a separate start remote fob is not needed	disable the Forester's keyless access proximity key in order to hide it in the car when camping, swimming, skiing, biking: remove the emergency key to carry with you to get back in the car (yes the alarm will go off when you open the door until you unwrap the proximity key), wrap the proximity key in foil, then hide it and hope no one finds it and steals the car.
the 2014 and 2015 Forester's keyless access proximity key wrapped in tin foil	Touring models with optional keyless access have a power lock button on the right of the license plate (circled). The yellow arrow points at the normal gate release button
2014 ice silver forester with either black or gray leather or cloth seat material - black shown. See a lot more interior photos	there's a hook inside of the rear gate, so when the gate is open you can hang clothes etc
2015 and 2014 Subaru Forester has 2 audio displays (except with navigation). There's the audio unit and the upper info screen. 2015 Touring shown with dual front climate control zones	check the main photo pages exterior I interior I exterior #2 options and upgrades page

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optional Sport grill

the new for 2014 optional approach lighting is a little LED light in the 2 outside mirrors that illuminates the side of the car and the door handle. It comes on when the car is unlocked or a door is opened. In this image the interior map light is on for reference, but you can see how the door and handle is lit	new for 2014 Here's the approach light on during the day because a door is open. Its a small but bright LED that's on when a door is opened or unlocked with the remote. It even actually has a small Subaru logo on the glass. The outside mirrors also automatically darken when the bright lights from a following car hits the auto dimming rear view mirror. The dimming function of the outside side view mirrors is activated by the rear view mirror.
ALL NEW FOR SUBARU the entire center is dark! This a really nice option for those of us who don't like bright lights in their eyes at night, and is a first for Subaru. The center of the dimming outside side view mirror with approach lighting darkens automatically when the rear view mirror detects a bright light approaching from behind at night. In this photo the white arrow point to the darkened area, the black arrow points to the mirror's edge which doesn't darken	center console storage- white arrows point at the pen clips on both sides, the business card/pad/parking sticker holder, USB/aux jacks. Shown with storage tray removed.
Fog lights are standard on Limited, Touring, XT. Optional on 2.5i, Premium. XT model shown with chrome surround	close-up of the Forester's optional 1 /14" trailer hitch. Its not an option found on many cars unless special ordered but can be dealer installed (higher cost). See photo page #3 for more photos of the hitch
close-up of the optional front door etched sill plates on 2014 Forester. Its on both driver and passenger doors	only the Touring model with optional Eyesight package has HIDs and the LED lights. 2.5i shown with silver interior bezel. All 2.0XT models have black interior bezel. The LEDs are on with headlights and parking lights, but not daytime running lights. many more exterior photos
optional side moldings	optional side window rain drip deflectors, and moonroof air defector. The side window deflectors are not available from the port or factory installed.
the optional footwell interior illumination kit ambient light. Available in either blue or red. Softly illuminates both the driver and passenger footwells. Blue shown on the driver's side	all 4 optional cargo nets- seatback, the 2 side nets, and the one by the gate. with rear bumper cover
Forester with optional rear corner moldings (not available from the factory). Also on this car, rear bumper protector and side moldings	optional front bumper underguard, not available on XTs
dog guard, compartment separator. it is well built and sturdy. It uses the cargo cover slot so you cant have both the cargo cover and the Subaru dog guard	controls by drivers knee, with fog light switch on base and Premium models. On Limited and Touring the fog light switch is on the turn signal stalk with the headlight switch.
The optional rear seatback protector available for the 2015 Forester wasn't available on the 2014 model. But Joe G in Pa installed one on his 14 and says it's... "An easy 10 minute install. I probably took longer to vacuum the hatch area before I did this." Its available from your local parts dept, part #J501SSG400	blank

check the main photo pages exterior I interior I exterior #2 I options and upgrades page

top A BRIEF 2014 FORESTER MODEL SNAPSHOT SUMMARY scroll down for full model details and mechanical specs subject to change, correction
model	code	brief summary of features
2.5i, 6 spd manual transmission	EFA	2.5L 4 cylinder, 170hp, all wheel drive, VDC stability, traction control, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, cruise control, AC, remote lock/unlock, immobilizer key, 17" steel wheels, all season tires, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, cell phone bluetooth, am/fm single CD stereo, 4 speakers, USB, wireless auto streaming, manual height adjustable driver's seat,
2.5i CVT transmission with low mode	EFB
2.5i Premium, 6 speed manual transmission	EFE	adds All Weather Package (heated front seats etc), roof rails for cross bars, alloy wheels, 10 way power driver's seat, HD radio, 6 speakers, rear view back-up camera, dark tinted glass (no windshield tint band), reclining rear seats. No moonroof is available
2.5i Premium, CVT transmission with low mode	EFF	adds power glass moonroof with sunshade, roof rails for cross bars, alloy wheels, 10 way power driver's seat, HD radio, 6 speakers, rear view back-up camera, dark tinted glass (no windshield tint band), reclining rear seats with center armrest with cupholders. All weather package is optional
2.5i Limited, CVT transmission with low mode	EFI	adds to X Premium- All Weather Package, perforated leather seating surfaces, steering wheel and shift knob, fog lights, cargo tray, single zone climate control, cargo tray, rear spoiler, upgraded dash display, power rear gate with auto close and height memeory, Xmode hill descent transmission
2.5i Touring, CVT transmission with low mode	EFJ	adds to X Limited- navigation/GPS, upgraded harman/kardon speakers (8) and 440watt amp, electroluminescent dash display, turn signals in the outside mirrors, one touch folding rear seats, dual zone climate control, optional keyless start with Eyesight driver assist, HID headlights
2.0XT Premium, CVT transmission with paddle shifters	EFM	2.0L 250hp turbo engine with SI Drive for driver controllable engine performance and paddle shifter management, sport tuned suspension, 18" alloy wheels, high torque CVT transmission with multi-mode Paddle Shifters with both 6 and 8 gearlike settings depending on the SI drive setting, alloy pedal covers, upgraded dash display, dual exhaust tips,
2.0XT Touring, CVT transmission with paddle shifters	EFN	adds to XT Premium- navigation/GPS, upgraded harman/kardon speakers (8) and 440watt amp, electroluminescent dash display, turn signals in the outside mirrors, one touch folding rear seats, dual zone climate control, fog lights with chrome trim rings optional Keyless start with Eyesight driver assist, HID headlights

top 2014 SUBARU FORESTER DIMENSIONS subject to change, correction
model	2.5i	2.5i Premium	2.5i Limited	2.5i Touring	2.0XT Premium	2.0XT Touring
Passenger volume	no moonroof 113.1cf with moonroof 107.8cf
Cargo volume	no moonroof- rear seatbacks up 34.4cf, rear seatbacks folded down 74.7cf with moonroof- rear seatbacks up 31.5cf, rear seatbacks folded down 68.5cf
Wheelbase	103.9"
Length	180.9"
Width	70.7" with mirrors folded in; 80" with mirrors folded out
Height	2.5 X without roof rails- 66.4" all other models have roof rails- 68.2"
Track, front/rear	60.9"/621.1"
Ground clearance	8.7"
Angle of approach	23.0*
Angle of departure	25.0*
Ramp breakover angle	21.0*
Headroom, front/rear	no moonroof 41.4/39.8" with moonroof 40.0/37.5"
Legroom front/rear	43.0/41.7"
Hip room front/rear	53.9"/53.0"
Shoulder room front/rear	57.0"/56.5"
Cargo area height	no moonroof 34.8" with moonroof 31.9"
Cargo area lift over height	28.6"
Curb Weight	manual 3296 CVT 3366	manual 3285 CVT 3391	CVT 3419	CVT 3433	3624	CVT 3651
model	2.5i	Premium	Limited	Touring	2.0XT Premium	2.0XT Touring

top 2014 FORESTER CARGO MEASUREMENTS hand measured, subject to change, corrections. comments welcomed
.	CARGO MEASUREMENTS hand measured and subject to change A- rear gate width at bottom of gate 40" B- cargo width by rear gate 51" C- cargo width by rear gate including side storage bins 50" D- cargo width between wheel wells 42" E- left rear seat width 16" F- right rear seat width 24.75 G- cargo with top of wheel wells 47" H- rear gate width in middle 43" I- rear gate width at top 38" J- angle from left rear cargo hook to front of right rear door with passenger seat folded down 80" K- angle from left rear cargo hook to front right (passenger side) cargo hook, with seat up 52.25" L- width of gate opening from lower left to upper right 50.5' M- cargo floor length to back of rear seats 34" N- height of rear seat 17.5" O- cargo door height 35" P- cargo floor length to center dash console 102" Q- height center of floor to ceiling 32" R- cargo floor length to top of rear seat folded down 60" (not to back of front seat, see V) S- height to bottom of cargo area luggage cover (not shown) 16.75 T- height to from rear of wheel well to the bottom of the window 20.5" U- length to rear of wheel well 14" V- cargo floor length to back of front passenger seat moved all the way forward and upright 79"

the top of the rear bumper is 25 1/4" high. The manual rear gate on X & Premium opens to 70.5" high. Hand measured	the passenger seat is fixed at 28" high. Very tall passengers might find headroom tight, esp on moonroof models. There is no height adjustment on the 2014 passenger seat like there was on the 2013. Hand measured.
The driver's seat goes 14.5"-24" from the brake pedal. Shown at 14.5" which is really close. Hand measured.	Even the longest legs will be comfortable. The front seat to the brake pedal is 14.5"-24". Shown at 24" The steering wheel telescopes in/out from 25.25- 26.5", and tilts up/down from 19-21" high. All hand measured.
power driver's seat adjusts from 26.5-28.25" high, shown at lowest position. Hand measured.	power driver's seat adjusts from 26.5-28.25" high, shown at 28.5". Hand measured.
cargo tray, optional on X and Premium, standard on Limited and Touring models	very practical cargo sub-floor storage, standard on all models. the spare tire is below.
temporary spare tire is under the cargo sub-floor storage bin	the standard cargo area 12v power outlet and cargo hook. The Touring model is shown with the rear seat fold button that's only on Touring models.
golf clubs easily fit in the back

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2014 WARRANTIES

the roadside assistance phone number is on drivers window, also on 2 wallet cards included with the owners manual. Good for 36months, 36000 miles

Bumper to bumper: 3 year/36,000 miles.
Wear Item warranty 3 year/36,000 miles, covers premature wear: brakes, clutch linings, remote batteries, wiper blades (one time replacement) etc.
Roadside assistance 3yr/36000 miles by the Cross Country Motor Club at 800 261-2155, break-down, lock-out, flat repair etc
Powertrain: 5 year/ 60,000 miles
Corrosion, rust perforation: 5 year/100,000 miles
Emission: warranties vary by emission system and state. Minimum 3yr/36,000 with extended major emission component defect warranty 8yr/80,000
Note Warranties do not cover wear or damage due to abuse, lack of maintenance or competitive driving. Exclusions may apply, wear replacement may be one time.

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2014 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
full 2014 maintenance schedule and service intervals
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2.5L models: 0w-20 synthetic oil. CVT uses C-30 CVT fluid (blue)
2.0XT models: 5w-30 synthetic oil. CVT uses High Torque CVT fluid (orange)

all 2014 Foresters have a timing chain - no replacement needed

2.5 X models Synthetic 0w-20 oil only.
2.0XT turbo models Synthetic 5w-30 oil only.
1st oil and all subsequent oil change required at or by 7500 miles or 7.5 months.
Note: this is the minimum oil change interval required. Under race or other severe driving, even more frequently.

Tire rotations: every 6-10,000 miles. Equal tread required at all corners. Tires, wheels FAQ
15,000 mile inspection, tire rotation, cabin air filter,
30,000 mile replace engine and cabin air filters, brake fluid, and gear fluid as needed
60,000 mile repeat 30,000 service, replace spark plugs/wires
90,000 mile service with complete fluid, filter change. Inspect all hoses, belts
120,000 mile repeat 30,000 service, replace spark plugs
137,500 miles replace Super Coolant Radiator Fluid. The 1st replacement is 11 years, 137,500 miles, or 220,000Km. The 2nd replacement is 6yrs, 75,000 miles

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top 2014 FORESTER SAFETY FEATURES subject to change, correction 8/24/13 2014 Forester NHTSA Crash Test results 5 STAR Overall and Side Crash tests 4 STAR Frontal and Rollover 5/15/13 SAFETY NEWS the 2014 Forester gets top crash test rating from the IIHS in all five tests- Front moderate overlap, Side, Rollover, Rear and the new Front small overlap. The IIHS rates vehicles as Good, Acceptable, Marginal, and Poor. Of the vehicles tested in all 5 crash tests (Front moderate overlap, Side, Rollover, Rear and the new Front small overlap) *only the 2014 Subaru Forester was* *rated Good in all tests.* Be sure to check out the IIHS press release with video of the crash test. The 2nd best rated was the Mitsubishi Outlander with Good on all except the Front small overlap with a rating of Acceptable. BMW X1, Honda CR-V, Mazda CX5, VW Tiguan, Buick Encore, Ford Escape, Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Patriot, Kia Sportage all were also rated Good on all except the Front small overlap but they all received a lower safety rating of Marginal. The Nissan Rogue received a good rating in 3 or 5 test, Acceptable in the rollover test, and Marginal in the Front small overlap test.
*all 2014 Forester models have...* All Wheel Drive- full time, all wheel, all speed VDC, Vehicle Dynamics Control stability control system TCS traction control system is standard on all models Disc brakes, rear disc brakes Tire Pressure Monitoring on all models (re-sync whenever tires or wheels are replaced). Height and tilt adjustable front headrests Brake Assist for maximum braking Electronic Brake Distribution Collapsable foot pedals to help minimize injury Crumple zones front and rear Side impact door beams Child seat anchors (latch system) Child seat tethers (latch system) Tinted safety glass. Daytime running lights Child safety rear door locks Anti-lock disc brakes, 4 wheel discs Front brake return springs, Touring models only. Helps front brake pads release faster Airbags new for 2014 driver's knee airbag plus dual front, dual front side, and front and rear side curtain Front Driver Airbag: Dual stage driver airbag deploys according to the driver’s distance to the steering wheel, measured by a sensor on the seat track. Front Passenger Airbag: Dual stage passenger airbag deploys according to occupant etc. A light by the upper console indicates on or off. Back-up camera- standard on 2.5 Premium, Limited, and Touring, and 2.0XT Premium and Touring models	airbag warning on driver's sun visor, in English and French (for Quebec)
Forester's rollover warning sticker on driver's sun visor	the driver's sun visor with both warning stickers

top 2014 Forester Major Option Packages These are the factory installed Model Option Packages that determine the features on the car. The individual options and packages are below. Prices here are MSRP, your actual selling price may be less subject to change, correction, updating
model (model code)	package code	Option Package
2.5i, manual trans (EFA)	#01	Standard
2.5i, CVT (EFB)	#01	Standard
2.5i Premium, manual trans (EFE)	#02	All Weather Package, standard. With heated front seats, defrosting outside mirror, front wiper deicers. Included
2.5i Premium, CVT (EFF)	#01	Standard
	#02	#02- All Weather Package (AWP). With heated front seats, defrosting outside mirrors, front wiper deicers. MSRP $500
	#12	All Weather Package and Navigation. Includes AWP and Navigation/GPS 6.1" LCD touch screen, cell phone bluetooth, AM/FM/HD radio, XM satellite radio (4 mos free All Access), single disc CD, wireless audio streaming, USB, 3.5mm jack, XM satellite radio (subscription req), XM Nav traffic (subscription req). iTunes tagging. 6 speakers. new Aha smart phone integration MSRP $1,600
2.5i Limited, CVT (EFI)	#01	Standard
2.5i Limited, CVT (EFI)	#10	Navigation/GPS 6.1" LCD touch screen, cell phone bluetooth, AM/FM/HD radio, XM satellite radio (4 mos free All Access), single disc CD, wireless audio streaming, USB, 3.5mm jack, XM satellite radio (subscription req), XM Nav traffic (subscription req). iTunes tagging. 6 speakers. new Aha smart phone integration MSRP $1,100 update 11/16/13 2014 Forester navigation SD update on Forester built before June 20, 2013 Available on 2014 Foresters with navigation built before June 20, 2013 - check the VIN plate on the driver's door jam - there's a free SD card update. Make an appointment with your dealer service dept. It's service bulletin 15-166-13R Customer Satisfaction Navigation SD card Update Program for 2014 Forester,
2.5i Touring, CVT (EFJ)	#01	Standard, includes Navigation
2.5i Touring, CVT (EFJ)	#30	new package for 2014- Keyless Access & Start, Eyesight Drive Assist Technology, HID headlights new Proximity key with pushbutton start, door lock/unlock, rear gate lock button. new Eyesight Driver Assist, an advance collision active warning system, with dual front facing cameras on either side of the the rear view mirror. Functions are adaptive cruise control, lane sway and departure warning, pre-collision braking with pedestrian/object detection, warning when traffic starts moving at a stop light. Eyesight cars have three windshield washer squirters, with the middle one to clean in front of the cameras. HID Headlights, with HID low beam, halogen high beam, automatic HID headlight height adjustment MSRP $2,400 update 11/16/13 2014 Forester navigation SD update on Forester built before June 20, 2013 Available on 2014 Foresters with navigation built before June 20, 2013 - check the VIN plate on the driver's door jam - there's a free SD card update. Make an appointment with your dealer service dept. It's service bulletin 15-166-13R Customer Satisfaction Navigation SD card Update Program for 2014 Forester,
2.0XT Premium turbo, CVT (EFM)	#01	Standard
2.0XT Touring turbo, CVT (EFN)	#01	Standard, includes Navigation
2.0XT Touring turbo, CVT (EFN)	#30	new for 2014 Keyless Access & Start, Eyesight Drive Assist Technology, HID headlights new Proximity key with pushbutton start, door lock/unlock, rear gate lock button. new Eyesight Driver Assist, an advance collision active warning system, with dual front facing cameras on either side of the the rear view mirror. Functions are adaptive cruise control, lane sway and departure warning, pre-collision braking with pedestrian/object detection, warning when traffic starts moving at a stop light. Eyesight cars have three windshield washer squirters, with the middle one to clean in front of the cameras. HID Headlights, with HID low beam, halogen high beam, automatic HID headlight height adjustment MSRP $2,400 update 11/16/13 2014 Forester navigation SD update on Forester built before June 20, 2013 Available on 2014 Foresters with navigation built before June 20, 2013 - check the VIN plate on the driver's door jam - there's a free SD card update. Make an appointment with your dealer service dept. It's service bulletin 15-166-13R Customer Satisfaction Navigation SD card Update Program for 2014 Forester,

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2014 Forester MSRP Prices
Note: these are factory List MSRP prices. Your purchase price may vary. Contact your local dealer.
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Notes

1/1813- prices announced. Destination now $825, was $795. Alaska $975

* Always include destination when discussing price or calculating payments.
* This is a research site and your purchase price may vary due to your dealer's mark-up or discounts, rebates, incentives, and of course any options on the car.
* Prices here do not include any applicable tax or license fees
* Interest Rates, rebates page

Please read- this unofficial, independent Subaru research site by Joe Spitz is designed to help you learn about Subarus and is not sponsored, authorized, supported or approved by Subaru or any dealer and is not connected to or affiliated with any dealer.
These are suggest List prices. Always contact your local dealer for prices. Your final price may vary due to discounts, mark-up, customer and dealer incentives.

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2014 model with model code
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price
your actual price may vary. Please contact your local dealer

MSRP price including option packages (see full description above)

#02- All Weather Package
#10 Navigation/GPS, Aha
#12 All Weather Pkg, Navigation GPS, Aha

#30 Keyless access, Navigation, GPS, Aha, HID headlights

MODEL

code

base MSRP

dest

MSRP

pkg #02 - All Weather Pkg $500

#10
Navigation
$1,100

#12 All Weather Pkg and Navigation
$1,600

#30 Keyless access/start, with Eyesight, HIDs, $2400

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2.5i, manual transmission, 6speed

EFA

$21.995

$825

$22,820

2.5i, CVT

EFB

$22,995

$825

$23,820

2.5i Premium, manual transmission, 6 speed

EFE

$23,495

$825

$24,320

included

2.5i Premium, CVT

EFF

$24,995

$825

$25,820

$26,320

$27,420

2.5i Limited, CVT

EFI

$27,995

$825

$28,820

$29,920

2.5i Touring, CVT

EFJ

$29,995

$825

$30,820

included

$33,200

2.0XT Premium CVT with paddle shifters

EFM

$27,995

$825

$28,820

2.0XT Touring CVT with paddle shifters

EFN

$32,995

$825

$33,820

included

$36,220

MODEL

code

base

dest

MSRP

Pkg #02

Pkg #10

Pkg #12

#30

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top 2014 SUBARU FORESTER MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS subject to change, correction
engine size	2.5L				2.0L turbo
model	2.5i	2.5i Premium	2.5i Limited	2.5i Touring	2.0XT Premium	2.0XT Touring
model code	EFA manual, EFB CVT	EFE manual, EFF CVT	EFI, CVT	EFJ, CVT	EFM, CVT	EFN, CVT
engine	all new transmission 2.5L 2498cc 4 cylinder boxer engine DOHC- double overhead cam 16 valves with Active valve control system Variable Valve Control Sequential multi-port fuel injection Cylinder head mounted injectors Electronic throttle control Timing chain Compression 10.0:1 bore/stroke 94mm/90mm				all new engine and transmission 2.0L 1998cc 4 cylinder boxer engine Turbocharged with intercooler DOHC- double overhead cam 16 valves Dual active valve control system Variable valve timing on intake and exhaust Gasoline direct fuel injection (GDI) Electronic throttle control Timing chain Compression 10.6:1 bore/stroke 86mm/86mm SI-Drive
Horsepower, torque	170 @5800 rpm, 174@4100 rpm				250@5600 rpm (premium fuel), 258@2000-4800 rpm
Fuel economy- city/highway/combined 15.9 gallon tank	Manual transmission 22/29/24 CVT 24/32/27 regular (87 octane) fuel recommended				CVT 23/28/25 Premium (93 or 91 octane) fuel is recommended for best performance, economy, and engine smoothness but not required. Regular (87 octane) gas is acceptable though there will be slightly less power and economy, and it could increase engine vibration.
Impact sensing fuel cutoff	S
Oil- new for 2014 low oil indicator light	0w-20 synthetic oil				5-30 synthetic oil
Transmission all are new for 2014.	6 speed manual with incline start assist Optional CVT with Low mode (no paddle shifters are available. There is no transmission control)		CVT with Low mode (no paddle shifters are available, only Low mode. There is no transmission control)		high torque CVT with 6 and 8 speed manual modes with Paddle Shifters ( 6 or 8 is determined by SI drive setting). With SI-Drive for performance and CVT control to determine whether the CVT acts likes it's 6 or 8 settings (S# setting). This CVT requires special CVT oil (orange color).
Transmission ratios	manual , 2.5i, Premium only 1st 3.454, 2nd 1.888, 3rd 1.296, 4th 0.972, 5th 0.780, 6th 0.695. R 3.686, Final 4.444:1 CVT with Low mode 3.581-0.570, R 3.667, Final 3.70:1				CVT with paddle shifters 3.505-0.544 R 2.345, final 4.11:1
All wheel drive 2.5i, Premium with manual trans	Continuous AWD with 50/50 front back power split. viscous center differential.
All wheel drive- 2.5i, Premium with CVT trans	Active AWD, mostly front wheel drive, electronically controlled front/back power split
All wheel drive- 2.5i Limited & Touring, and XT Premium & Touring:	Active AWD, mostly front wheel drive, electronically controlled front/back power split with X-Mode and Hill descent control
X-Mode with Hill Descent Control all new for 2014.	standard on 2.5i Limited and Touring, 2.0XT Premium and Touring (its not available on 2.5i or 2.5i Premium) X-mode has to be activated under 12mph, and cuts off over 25mph. X-mode is a low speed system activated by the driver. It's a computerized management system that controls the engine, CVT transmission, AWD system, brakes, and VDC to help maintain control on slippery surfaces or steep hills. Its combined with hill descent, and only works at low speeds. Hill descent control is activated with X-mode and uses VDC engine throttle management and brakes to help maintain vehicle speed when going downhill at low speed. When activated, the system will maintain the speed it was set at.
VDC (vehicle dynamics control) stability control system with Traction Control System (TCS)	Standard on all models VDC (vehicle dynamics control) is a full time, all wheel, all speed electronic stability control with TCS traction control with 'off' button VDC is a electronic stability skid control system that measures and monitors steering wheel input, braking, vehicle angle etc and then applies individual brakes and/or reduces engine power to counteract skids or slides to help keep maintain driver control. Is an integral part of Xmode/hill descent on Limited/Touring models TCS Traction Control System. TCS senses spinning wheels and applies the brakes to maintain traction.
Brakes	4 wheel disc, Anti lock, 4 channel Electric Brake Force distribution (EBD) new Brake override system (BOS) Brake Assist front- 11.6 vented discs, dual caliper piston rear- 10.8 solid discs, single caliper piston				4 wheel disc, Anti lock, 4 channel Electric Brake Force distribution (EBD) new Brake override system (BOS) Brake Assist front- 12.4 vented discs, dual caliper piston rear- 10.9 vented discs, single caliper piston
Wheels all: inset (48 (1.94), P.C.D 100 (3.94)	17x7" stamped steel wheel with center cap	17x7" alloy wheel, 5 spoke			18x7" gray finish alloy wheels with machined silver accents
Tires	225/60 R17 98H Yokohama Geolander G91 M&S all season				225/55 R18 97H Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 M&S all season
Steering	Electric power assisted rack and pinion steering Ratio 15.5:1 Turns, lock ton lock 3.1 Turning circle 34.8ft
Suspension	4 wheel independent front- Mcpherson type strut, lower L arms, with coil springs and stabilizer bar rear- independent, double wishbone rear with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Suspension- Sport Tuned all new for 2014	na				Sport tuned suspension with 10% stiffer front and 20% stiffer rear springs
Trailer Towing	Trailer towing with the Forester: up to 1500 pounds, tongue weight 176lbs. Trailer brakes are required when towing over 1000lbs note the 2.5i models don't allow the driver to control the transmission (no paddle shifters) which means it is not a good vehicle for towing a trailer. towing the Forester: manual transmission 2.5i, 2.5i Premium can be flat towed with all wheels on the ground) behind a motorhome. All CVT models must be towed with all wheels off the ground.
Model	2.5i	2.5i Premium	2.5i Limited	2.5i Touring	2.0XT Premium	2.0XT Touring

compare 2014 and 2013 Forester MSRP prices MSRP prices include destination. All 2014s have upgrades and features not on the 13s, especially Touring and XT models.
model	2014	2013	.	model	2014	2013
2.5i X, manual	$22,820	$22,090	.	2.5i X Limited CVT	$28,820	$27,790
2.5i X CVT	$23,820	$23,290	.	2.5i X Touring CVT	$30,820	$29,190
2.5i X manual	$24,320	$25,090	.	2.0 XT Premium, CVT	$28,820	$28,090
2.5i X Premium CVT	$25,820	$25,590	.	2.0XT Touring, CVT	$33,820	$30,790

top COMPARE THE 2014 AND 2013 SUBARU FORESTER this is early incomplete information. More details are expected late November when the car is shown at the LA auto show. subject to change and correction
feature	2014 Forester	2013 Forester
engine standard models	2.5-liter 4-cylinder,170 hp @ 5,800 rpm 174 lb.-ft. peak torque @ 4,100 rpm. Chain drive
standard model transmission	6-speed manual optional Lineartronic CVT	5 speed manual optional 4 speed automatic with Sportshift
turbo model engine	new 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, direct fuel injection, turbocharging, intercooler250 hp @ 5,600 rpm* 258 lb.-ft. peak torque @ 2,000-4,800 rpm. Premium gas recommended but not required	2.5L 4 cylinder, multiport fuel injection, DOHC, turbocharged with intercooler, with 224hp @ 5200rpm, and 226lb-ft torque @ 2800rpm. Premium gas required.
turbo model transmission	new high-torque CVT with 6-speed and 8-speed manual modes and Hill Descent Control no manual available	4 speed automatic with Sportshift, no manual available
fuel economy	2.5L- 24/32 regular gas (estimated) 2.0 XT turbo- 23/28 premium gas recommended but not required (estimated)	2.5 X- 21/27/23, regular gas 2.5 XT- 19/24/21, premium gas required
all wheel drive	Standard on all models	standard on all models- continuous awd on manual models, active awd on CVT or automatic (XT) models
wheelbase	103.9 in. (+.9" over 2013)	103.0
length	180.9 in. (+ 1.4" over 2013)	179.5"
height	68.2 including roof rails, (+1.3" over 2013)	66.9" including roof rails
width	70.7 in. (+ .6' over 2013)	70.1
wheels, tires	2.5L- 17x7" alloy with 225/60 R17 all-season 2.0L turbo: 18x7" alloy with 225/55 R18 all-season	X 16x6.5" steel wheel with 215/65 R16 all season tires X Premium, X Limited, X Touring, XT Premium, XT Touring: 17x7 alloy with 225/55 R17 all season tires

- top 2014 2.5i Premium and Limited standard features subject to change and updating. comments, corrections welcomed
- 2.5i PREMIUM adds over the 2.5i model - everything the 2.5i has, plus... model code- manual trans EFE, CVT trans EFF new Standard- 6 speed manual transmission replaces 5 speed. With incline assist. new Manual transmission models include the All Weather Package (awp) with heated front seats, defrosting outside mirrors, front wiper de-icers. No moonroof is available on the manual transmission model new Optional- CVT transmission with low mode replaces 4 speed automatic with manual Sportshift controls Note: the All Weather Package is standard on the Premium manual transmission model and optional on CVT. The moonroof is standard on CVT models but not available at all with manual transmission. new 4.3" color information display on upper dashboard with fuel economy readings, outside temperature, climate control information, vehicle systems check, maintenance reminders, rear view camera display new Rear view back up camera is now standard on all models except base 2.5, displays in the 4.3" color display Gone manual transmission model (code EFE) no longer has a power moonroof 17x7" alloy wheels, silver new Rear view back up camera Body colored outside mirrors Chrome Inside door handles Front console with adjustable armrest Rear seat reclines back Rear seat center armrest with 2 cupholders Roof rails, raised (cross bars are optional) 10 way power drivers seat with power lumbar support Drivers power window auto up/down (replaces down only) Dark Privacy tinted glass. Note- there is no tinted upper windshield band but that can be added aftermarket Power glass sunroof with sunshade, standard on the CVT model only. Not available with the manual trans. All Weather Package (awp) with heated front seats, defrosting outside mirrors, front wiper de-icers. Standard on manual model but optional on CVT Stereo upgrades to 6 speakers, HD radio, Bluetooth with hands-free steering wheel controls, wireless audio streaming, AM/FM HD radio, single CD MP3/WMA, pty/cat program type/category radio station search function, USB, auxiliary jack, two front 12v outlets, iPod capable, roof antenna, MP3. Option Packages #02 All Weather Package- CVT only, model EFF #12 All Weather Package with Navigation/GPS/Aha	- 2.5i LIMITED adds over the 2.5i Premium - everything the Premium has plus... model code, CVT transmission EFI new CVT with low mode is standard on the 2.5i Limited. No manual transmission is available new Xmode with Hill Descent Control - activated by the driver, this is a computerized management of the engine, CVT transmission, Vehicle Dynamics Control, Traction Control, and the All Wheel Drive system to help with slippery road or downhill control. Video on X mode http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FeYbm7VzU6E&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DFeYbm7VzU6E new Rear spoiler, body colored new Chrome lower window trim new Power rear gate open/close, with height memory. note- the memory height control instructions are 4 pages in the owner's manual! Hopefully next year, there will be a simple knob with low, medium and high height settings. new Single stainless tailpipe exhaust tip (replaces dual tips) Cargo tray Fog Lights Auto dusk-to-dawn headlights Leather wrapped steering wheel Leather wrapped automatic shift knob Driver's seat back map pocket plus passenger side Automatic Single Zone Climate Control with 7 speed fan Stainless single tail pipe exhaust tip (was dual tips on 2013) Leather interior- perforated leather seating surfaces with vinyl trim All Weather Package includes heated front seats (2 settings), and One Touch defrosting outside mirrors and front wiper de-icer (heats lower front windshield). Stereo 6 speakers, HD radio, Bluetooth with hands-free steering wheel controls, wireless audio streaming, AM/FM HD radio, single CD MP3/WMA, pty/cat program type/category radio station search function, USB, auxiliary jack, two from 12v outlets, iPod capable, roof antenna, MP3, Fixed position roof antenna.optional Sirius satellite Option Packages #10 Navigation/GPS/Aha
top2014 2.5i TOURING Standard Features subject to change, updates. comments, corrections welcomed.
Code EFJ 2.5i Touring adds over 2.5i Limited Dual Zone climate control, 7 speed fan Electroluminescent instrument panel, off-white gauges Outside mirrors, body colored, with integrated turn signals One touch folding rear seat backs (was on a few late 2010 Limiteds with Convenience Pkg) HID low beam headlights, with Automatic HID height adjustment control for heavy cargo loads so they're not aimed high at oncoming drivers all new Upgraded stereo with voice activated Navigation/GPS: 6.1" LCD touch screen, 8 harman/kardon speakers, 440watt harman/kardon amplifier, voice activation, cell phone bluetooth, AM/FM HD radio, XM satellite radio (4 mos free All Access), single disc CD, wireless audio streaming, USB, 3.5mm jack, XM satellite radio (subscription req), XM Nav traffic (subscription req). iTunes tagging. new Aha smart phone integration. The backup camera displays in the navigation screen Option Package #30- all new for 2014 Keyless Access & Start, Eyesight Drive Assist Technology, HID headlights new Proximity key with pushbutton start, door, gate lock/unlock, gate lock button new Eyesight Driver Assist, an advance collision active warning system, with dual front facing cameras on either side of the the rear view mirror. Functions are adaptive cruise control, lane sway and departure warning, pre-collision braking with pedestrian/object detection, warning when traffic starts moving at a stop light. Eyesight cars have three windshield washer squirters, with the middle one to clean in front of the cameras. HID Headlights, with HID low beam, halogen high beam, automatic HID headlight height adjustment
top 2014 2.0XT turbo standard features subject to change, updates. comments, corrections welcomed
- 2014 XT turbo adds over 2.5i Premium (not X Limited) model code EFM all new 2.0L, boxer 4 cylinder turbo intercooled DOHC engine. 250hp @5600rpm, 258 torque @2000-4800 rpm. Gasoline direct injection. Dual Active Valve Control System, Premium gas (93 or 91 octane) recommended but not required. all new Si drive with 3 driver selectable performance modes- Intelligent (I) for better economy, Sport (S), and Sport Sharp (S#) for most responsive driving. Previously used on Legacy GT, Outback XT, STI. The SI drive setting determines if CVT shifts with either 6 or 8 manual modes all new high torque CVT transmission with Paddle Shifters for driver shiftable 6 gear like settings in Si Drive I (intelligent) or S (sport) model, and 8 gear like settings in S# (Sport Sharp) mode. This high torque CVT also has driver selectable Xmode with Hill Descent Control for computerized engine, VDC, and traction control at very slow speeds on slippery or steep downhill roads. all new Xmode with Hill Descent Control - activated by the driver, this is a computerized management of the engine, CVT transmission, Vehicle Dynamics Control, Traction Control, and the All Wheel Drive system to help with slippery road or downhill control. all new Sport tuned suspension Upgraded instrument panel Black inner headlight surround No optional All Weather Package Engine cover Dual Tail pipe exhaust tips Liquid filled engine mounts Leather wrapped shift knob Auto dusk-to-dawn headlights Leather wrapped steering wheel Rear spoiler, body colored, with brake light Black cloth with vinyl trim and bolsters, silver stitching Stereo same as 2.5 Premium- 6 speakers, HD radio, Bluetooth with hands-free steering wheel controls, wireless audio streaming, AM/FM HD radio, single CD MP3/WMA, pty/cat program type/category radio station search function, USB, auxiliary jack, two front 12v outlets, iPod capable, roof antenna, MP3.	- 2014 XT Touring turbo adds over XT Premium Model Code EFN 2.0XT Touring adds over 2.0XT Premium Leather interior Fog lights with chrome trim ring Dual Zone climate control, 7 speed fan Outside mirrors, body colored, with integrated turn signals One touch folding rear seat backs (was on a few late 2010 Limiteds with Convenience Pkg) Electroluminescent instrument panel, red colored, with engine Coolant temperature gauge All Weather Package includes heated front seats (4 settings), and One Touch defrosting outside mirrors and front wiper de-icer (heats lower front windshield). new Power rear gate open/close, with height memory. note- the memory height control instructions are 4 pages in the owner's manual! Hopefully next year, there will be a simple knob with low, medium and high height settings. all new Upgraded stereo with voice activated Navigation/GPS: 6.1" LCD touch screen, 8 harman/kardon speakers, 440watt harman/kardon amplifier, voice activation, cell phone bluetooth, AM/FM HD radio, XM satellite radio (4 mos free All Access), single disc CD, wireless audio streaming, USB, 3.5mm jack, XM satellite radio (subscription req), XM Nav traffic (subscription req). iTunes tagging. new Aha smart phone integration. The backup camera displays in the Navigation screen. Option Package #30- all new for 2014 Keyless Access & Start, Eyesight Drive Assist Technology, HID headlights new Proximity key with pushbutton start, door, gate lock/unlock, rear gate lock button. new Eyesight Driver Assist, an advance collision active warning system, with dual front facing cameras on either side of the the rear view mirror. Functions are adaptive cruise control, lane sway and departure warning, pre-collision braking with pedestrian/object detection, warning when traffic starts moving at a stop light. Eyesight cars have three windshield washer squirters, with the middle one to clean in front of the cameras. HID Headlights, with HID low beam, halogen high beam, automatic HID headlight height adjustment

top 2014 SUBARU FORESTER COLOR CHIPS its hard to get accurate colors so its best to see it in person for many photos of the colors, check out exterior photos I interior photos Information subject to change and updating Corrections, tips, comments welcomed
new Ice Silver is now available on the X models with either off-black or platinum cloth or leather	new Jasmin Green	new Burnished Bronze	new on Forester Venetian Red Pearl
Satin White Pearl	Crystal Black Silica	Dark Gray Metallic	Marine Blue Pearl

204 Forester Interiors subject to change correction for many more photos, check out exterior photos I interior photos
dark gray interior with black seat material. Premium CVT model with black cloth shown	light gray interior with light gray seat material. Limited model with leather shown
Forester XT Premium turbo comes with black cloth and vinyl side bolsters	blank for now
black cloth	black perforated leather, on 2.5 Limited and Touring and all 2.0XT Touring models
gray cloth	light gray perforated leather on 2.5 Limited, Touring and XT Touring
2014 XT Premium has black cloth with vinyl sport bolsters, gray stitching	the XT Premium black cloth interior has vinyl trim with silver stitching

top 2014 SUBARU FORESTER STANDARD FEATURES subject to change, correction
feature	2.5i	2.5i Premium	2.5i Limited	2.5i Touring	2.0XT Premium	2.0XT Touring
All Wheel Drive with VDC stability and Traction Control	S	S	S	S	S	S
X-mode with Hill Descent Control	--	--	S	S	S	S
Manual transmission, 6 speed	S	S	--	--	--	--
CVT transmission	with Low mode only				Paddle shifters- 6 and 8 speed, with Si Drive
Si Drive - driver controllable engine & power management, CVT control, 3 settings- I, S, S#	--	--	--	--	S	S
All Weather Package (awp) with heated front seats, defrosting outside mirrors, front wiper deicers	--	S with manual 0- with CVT	S	S	--	S
Cloth upholstery	S	S	--	--	S, vinyl trimmed bolsters	--
Leather trimmed upholstery, perforated	--	--	S	S	-- leather shift knob only	S
Driver seat- manual height adjustable	S	--	--	--	--	--
Driver seat- 10 way power, with lumbar support	--	S	S	S	S	S
Passenger seat- manual front/back and recline adjustment. No height adjustment, no power, no lumbar support.	S	S	S	S	S	S
Rear seats- fold down 60/40 split	S	S	S	S- one touch fold down from rear	S	S one touch fold down from rear
Rear seats- fold down and recline back, with fold down armrest with 2 cupholders	-	S	S	S	S	S
Power windows	S	S	S	S	S	S
Power driver window	auto down	auto up/down	auto up/down	auto up/down	auto up/down	auto up/down
Power door locks (Touring models with optional keyless access have a gate lock button)	S	S	S	S	S	S
Power outside mirrors, manual fold-in	black	body colored	body colored	body colored	body colored	body colored
Power outside mirrors, manual fold-in with integrated turn signals	--	--	--	S	--	S
Power outside mirrors: heated, and/or dimming plus nighttime LED light: see optional packages below	O	O	O	O	O	O
Cruise control	S	S	S	S	S	S
Cruise control- Eyesight active cruise control with driver assist system	--	--	--	O- Driver Assist Technology Pkg	--	O- Driver Assist Technology Pkg
model reminder	2.5i	2.5i Premium	2.5i Limited	2.5i Touring	2.0XT Premium	2.0XT Touring
Lightly tinted glass, no windshield tint band	S	--	--	--	--	--
Dark tinted glass, no upper windshield tint band	--	S	S	S	S	S
Wipers, front - 4 variable intermittent speeds, plus low and high	S	S	S	S	S	S
Wiper, rear, 2 speeds including intermittent	S	S	S	S	S	S
Rear defroster	S	S	S	S	S	S
Headlights- halogen, auto on/off with ignition key removal	S	S	--	--	S	--
Headlights- halogen, auto on/off with ignition key removal, and dusk-dawn auto setting	--	--	S	S	S	S
HID headlights with automatic load sensing height adjustment, and LEDs	--	--	--	O- Driver Assist Tech Pkg	--	O- Driver Assist Tech Pkg
Fog lights	O	O	S	S	O	S chrome trim ring
2 Map lights, dome light, cargo area light	S	S	S	S	S	S
Keys- Keyless remote entry with immobilizer system and ignition disabling alarm	S	S	S	S	S	S
Keys- Proximity key with push button start, immobilizer system ignition disabling alarm	--	--	--	O- Driver Assist Technology Pkg	--	O- Driver Assist Technology Pkg
Air conditioning- manual controls, 4 speed fan	S	S	--	--	S	--
Air conditioning, automatic climate control, 7 speed fan	--	--	S, single zone climate control	S, Dual zone climate control	--	S, Dual zone climate control
Cabin air filter	S	S	S	S	S	S
Center console, with 2 cupholders, storage, power outlet, USB, aux jack, armrest	S	S	S	S	S	S
Center armrest (front console)	fixed position	manual: fixed position CVT: slides forward	slides forward	slides forward	slides forward	slides forward
Rear seat armrest with 2 cupholders	--	S	S	S	S	S
Cupholders- 2 in center console, 1 bottle holder in each door	S	S	S	S	S	S
Sunvisors, 2, with pull-out extension, and mirrors (not illuminated)	S	S	S	S	S	S
12v power outlets	3- in center stack under heat controls, in center console, in cargo area. They only operate when car is on accessory or running
Steering wheel- tilt and telescoping, with audio, handsfree bluetooth, and cruise control buttons	S, vinyl wrapped	S, vinyl wrapped	S, leather wrapped	S, leather wrapped	S, leather wrapped	S, leather wrapped
Center info display	4.3" display with fuel economy readings, outside temp,	Color LCD display with back-up camera, fuel economy readings, outside temperature, clock, audio and bluetooth info, climate control info, vehicle self-check and maintenance reminder, anniversary reminders, Limited and Touring models it include X-mode and hill descent info.
Instrument panel, electroluminescent	--	--	--	S	--	S
Rear view back-up camera	--	S	S	S	S	S
Roof rack- fixed position crossbars	O	--	--	--	--	--
Roof rack roof rails- adjustable crossbars are optional, 150lb capacity	--	S	S	S	S	S
Moonroof, power, large panoramic size, with sunshade	--	S with CVT only. Not available with manual	S	S	S	S
Lower window and side rear glass trim strip	black	black	chrome	chrome	chrome	chrome
Rear spoiler	--	--	S	S	S	S
Carpeted floor mats	S	S	S	S	S	S
Rear cargo luggage cover	O	O	O	O	O	O
Rear cargo tray	O	O	S	S	O	S
Rear bumper cover	O	O	O	O	O	O
new for 2014 Power rear gate with automatic close and height memory. note- the memory height control instructions are 4 pages in the owner's manual! Hopefully next year, there will be a simple knob with low, medium and high height settings.	--	--	S	S	--	S
Tailpipe	single	single	single with stainless tip		dual with stainless tips
Wheels	17" stamped steel wheel	17" alloy			18" alloy
Tires	all season
model reminder	2.5i	Premium	Limited	Touring	XT Premium	XT Touring
Stereo- am/fm, single CD with USB, aux jack, wireless audio streaming, 4 speakers, steering wheel controls	S	--	--	--	--	--
Stereo- am/fm, HD radio, single CD, with USB, aux jack, wireless audio streaming, 6 speakers, steering wheel controls	--	S	S	--	S	--
Stereo- voice activated 6.1" Navigation GPS, am/fm, HD radio, XM satellite radio (4 mos free All Access), single CD, with USB, aux jack, wireless audio streaming, 6 speakers, steering wheel controls and new Aha connectivity	--	O	O	--	O	--
Stereo- voice activated 6.1" Navigation GPS, with upgraded Harman/Kardon (H/K) 440 watt amp, am/fm HD radio, XM satellite radio (4 mos free All Access), single CD, 8 H/K speakers, with USB, aux jack, wireless audio streaming, steering wheel controls, and new Aha connectivity	--	--	--	S	--	S
model	2.5i	2.5i Premium	2.5i Limited	2.5i Touring	2.0XT Premium	2.0XT Touring

top 2014 SUBARU FORESTER INDIVIDUAL OPTIONS AND OPTION PACKAGES Major Option Packages are above *Note: Prices are factory installed MSRP (suggested list price). Your actual price might be less. Always contact your local dealer. Sometimes options are not available due to vendor or supply issues.* check out the 2014 Forester photo pages: exterior photos I interior photos I options and upgrade subject to change, updating. Comments, corrections welcomed
model	2.5i	2.5i Premium	2.5i Limited	2.5i Touring	2.0XT Premium	2.0XT Touring
model code	EFA, EFB	EFE, EFF	EFI	EFJ	EFM	EFN
Popular Package #1 (FYL). Auto dimming rear view mirror with compass, outside dimming mirrors that also dim when the rear view mirror dims, with approach LED lighting in the outside mirrors, rear bumper cover, rear seatback cargo net $567	A	A	A	A	A	A
Popular Package #2 (FYM). Auto dimming rear view mirror with compass and Homelink garage door opener, dimming outside mirrors that dim when the rear view mirror dims, with approach LED lighting in the outside mirrors, rear bumper cover, rear seatback cargo net $641	A	A	A	A	A	A
Protection Package #1 (FYN). Rear bumper cover, luggage area cargo cover for manual rear gate, splash guards, rubber all weather floor mats, rear seatback cargo net $548 available starting early April 2013	A	A	--	--	A	--
Protection Package #2 (FYO). Rear bumper cover, cargo net by rear seatback, luggage area cargo cover for power rear gate, splash guards, rubber all weather floor mats, rear seatback cargo net $548 available starting early April 2013	--	--	A	A	--	A
Rugged Package #1 (FYP). Cross bar aero, rear bumper cover, luggage area cargo cover (manual gate), splash guards $620	--	A	--	--	A	--
Rugged Package #2 (FYQ). Aero cross bars, rear bumper cover, luggage area cargo cover (manual gate), body colored side moldings, splash guards $620	--	--	A	A	--	A
Rugged Package #3 (FYR). Cross bar kit (fixed position), rear bumper cover, luggage area cargo cover (manual gate), splash guards $855	A	--	--	--	--	--
Mirror Package #1 (FZ2). Auto dimming rear view mirror with compass, and exterior dimming outside mirrors that dim when the rear view mirror dims, with approach LED lighting in the outside mirrors $420	A	A	A	A	A	A
Mirror Package #2 (FZ3). Auto dimming rear view mirror with compass and Homelink garage door opener, with dimming outside side view mirrors that also dim when the rear view mirror dims, with approach LED lighting in the outside mirrors $494	A	A	A	A	A	A
Wheel arch moldings and splash guards (FZ4) $TBA late availability	A	A	A	A	A	A

top 2014 SUBARU FORESTER INDIVIDUAL OPTIONS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OPTIONS *Note: sometimes options are not available due to vendor or supply issues.* Prices are factory installed MSRP (suggested list price). Your actual price might be less. Always contact your local dealer subject to change, updating. corrections welcomed
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INTERIOR OPTIONS INTERIOR OPTIONS INTERIOR OPTIONS
model	2.5i	2.5i Premium	2.5i Limited	2.5i Touring	2.0XT Premium	2.0XT Touring
model code	EFA, EFB	EFE, EFF	EFI	EFJ	EFM	EFN
Rubber all weather floor mats, (BGA) $72 ~~late availability~~ available 4/5/13	A	A	A	A	A	A
Rear cargo tray (MGD) $75	A	A	S	S	A	S
Rear luggage area cargo cover (OGA manual gate, OGB power gate), $182	A	A	A	A	A	A
Auto dimming rear view mirror with compass (KGA) $198 Note- also available in mirror package above	A	A	A	A	A	A
Auto dimming rear view mirror with compass, Homelink garage door opener (KGB) $272 Note- also available in the mirror package above	A	A	A	A	A	A
Cargo net, rear (by gate) (MGC) $55	A	A	A	A	A	A
Cargo net, by rear seat back (MGA) $55	A	A	A	A	A	A
Cargo net, sides (MGB) $87	A	A	A	A	A	A
Remote engine start, CVT only, not available with manual transmission, (RGA) $438 na on Limited with keyless access pkg #30 (see below)	A	A	A	A	A	A
Remote engine start on Limiteds with keyless access pkg #30, (RGB) $429	--	--	--	A req keyless access	--	A req keyless access
Metal pedals- manual trans (COD) clutch, brake, gas, footrest. $193	A	A	--	--	--	--
Metal pedals, CVT (COC) brake, gas, footrest $167.	A	A	A	A	A	A
Front door sill plates (JGA) $36	A	A	A	A	A	A
Compartment separator, dog guard (MGE) $381, not for use with child seats requiring tethers	A	A	A	A	A	A
110v, 100w power outlet (NGA) $409	A	A	A	A	A	A
Interior illumination kit, ambient light, (NEC) red or (NEB) blue $182	A	A	A	A	A	A
Security system upgrade, shock sensor, (RGC) $193	A	A	A	A	A	A
Leather shift knob, CVT model (JCB) $122	A	A	--	--	--	--
leather shift knob, manual trans only (JGB) $122	A	A	--	--	--	--
Leather/aluminum STI shift knob, manual, (JBA) $182	A	A	--	--	--	--
STI black Duracon shift knob, manual (J8B) $92	A	A	--	--	--	--
stereo- tweeters (2) (DCF) ~~$14~~1 updated 9/16/13 $144	A	A	A	S	A	S
stereo- upgraded speakers, 4, by Kicker. (DGA) $333 ~~late availability~~ available 4/5/13	A	A	A	S	A	S
model reminder	2.5	2.5 Premium	2.5 Limited	2.5 Touring	2.0XT Premium	2.0XT Touring
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EXTERIOR OPTIONS EXTERIOR OPTIONS EXTERIOR OPTIONS *Note*: prices are factory installed MSRP (suggested list price). Your actual price might be less. Always contact your local dealer Sometimes options are not available due to vendor or supply issues. subject to change, updating. corrections welcomed
model	2.5i	2.5i Premium	2.5i Limited	2.5i Touring	2.0XT Premium	2.0XT Touring
model code	EFA, EFB	EFE, EFF	EFI	EFJ	EFM	EFN
Rear bumper cover (PGE) $92	A	A	A	A	A	A
Body side moldings, body colored, $252	A	A	A	A	A	A
Wheel Arch Moldings- these have been canceled and will NOT be available soon	--	--	--	--	--	--
Splash guards (QGM) $147	A	A	A	A	A	A
Tailpipe tip (QGN) $52	A, single tip	A, single tip	S, single tip	S, single tip	S, dual tips	S, dual tips
Fog light kit (QGK black interior, QGT gray interior, QGQ XT models) $381	A	A	S	S	A	S with chrome trim ring
Front hood protector (PGC) $TBA late availability	A	A	A	A	A	A
Front hood applique (PGD) $TBA late availability	A	A	A	A	A	A
Front bumper underguard (PGA) $202 na with front underspoiler	A	A	A	A	--	--
Rear bumper underguard (PGB) $293	A	A	A	A	--	--
Alloy wheels, 16", includes TPMS monitors, (HGB) $863	A	S, 17"	S, 17"	S, 17"	S, 18"	S, 18"
Sport mesh grill, gunmetal gray trim (PGF) $485	A	A	A	A	A	A
trailer hitch 1.25" size, (2.5L QGO; 2.0XT QGR) $622 wired, includes insert. hitch ball not included	A	A	A	A	A	A
Roof rack- fixed position cross bars (UGB) $434	A	--	--	--	--	--
Roof rack- aero cross bars (UGA) $199	--	A	A	A	A	A
Wheel locks (4), $52	A	A	A	A	A	A
Moonroof air deflector (QGL) $122 requires moonroof. ~~late availability~~ available 4/5/13	--	A, CVT only	A	A	A	A
model	2.5i	2.5i Premium	2.5i Limited	2.5i Touring	2.0XT Premium	2.0XT Touring

Car and Driver speed test, 2.5i Touring CVT, June 2013
0–30 MPH	3.3 sec
0–60 MPH	8.6 sec
0-100 MPH	25.1 sec
0–110 MPH	35.3 sec
¼-Mile @ MPH	16.7 sec @ 85
Rolling Start, 5–60 MPH	8.9 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 MPH	4.4 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 MPH	5.8 sec
Top Speed	122 mph (drag ltd)

speed test, 2014 Forester 2.5i manual transmission by TruckTrend.com, July 2013
Engine	2.5L/170-hp/174-lb-ft DOHC 16-valve
Transmission	6-speed manual
Curb Weight(F/R)	3263 lb (56/44%)
0-60 MPH	7.5 sec
Quarter mile	15.8 sec @ 85.5 mph
Braking, 60-0 MPH	118 ft

Motor Trend, October 2013 SUV of the Year
model	Subaru Forester 2.5i	Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Engine	2.5L/170-hp/174-lb-ft DOHC 16-valve flat-4	2.0L/250-hp/258-lb-ft turbo DOHC 16-valve flat-4
Transmission	6-speed manual	cont. variable auto
Power (SAE net)	170 hp	250 hp
Torque (SAE net)	174 lb-ft	258 lb-ft
Accel 0-60 mph	7.5 sec	6.2 sec
Quarter mile	15.8 sec @ 85.5 mph	14.8 sec @ 95.8 mph
Braking 60-0 mph	118 ft	111 ft
MT figure eight	28.6 sec @ 0.57 g (avg)	27.8 sec @ 0.64 g (avg)

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