The 2027 Subaru Forester’s Pricing Holds Steady, but Its Nonhybrid Lineup Is Smaller Than BeforeCar and DriverAlayna WilkeningFri, September 25, 2026 at 8:19 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleSubaru Forester Prices Hold Steady with Fewer NonhybridsSubaruMost 2027 Subaru Forester models will carry over the same starting prices as 2026 models, with the gas-only Forester starting at $31,470 and the hybrid starting at $36,205.For 2027, Subaru discontinued three of its nonhybrid trims and added a Wilderness trim to the hybrid side.The Forester Wilderness Hybrid, which is Subaru's first hybrid Wilderness, will start at $41,970.Most trims in Subaru's 2027 Forester lineup will roll into the new year at the same starting price as the outgoing models, but the automaker has made some changes, notably axing some Forester family members for the new year.The nonhybrid Forester enters the new year with four trim options: Base, Premium, Wilderness, and Limited. Subaru's gas-only Forester lineup has shrunk quite a bit, as the Forester Sport, Sport Onyx Edition, and Touring trims have been discontinued. The hybrid Forester, however, is now available in five trims. Premium Hybrid sits as its base model, and Sport Hybrid, Wilderness Hybrid, Limited Hybrid, and Touring Hybrid round out the lineup.SubaruSubaru is holding the base nonhybrid Forester to $31,470, which is the same as its outgoing 2026 model. All gas-only Foresters are equipped with the same 2.5-liter boxer engine paired with a continuously variable transmission.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe base hybrid model also holds to its 2026 pricing, with the Forester Premium Hybrid starting at $36,205. All hybrid trims share a powertrain as well—a 2.5-liter boxer engine with electric motors and a lithium-ion battery that makes a combined 194 horsepower mated to a CVT.Also sticking to the 2026 pricing is the Forester Premium, which starts at $33,470, the Forester Sport Hybrid, starting at $39,405, the Forester Limited Hybrid at $40,470, and the Forester Touring Hybrid at $43,020.SubaruForester Limited models are getting slightly more expensive, starting at $39,070, which is $1625 more than its outgoing model. The Forester Wilderness gets a steeper increase, with a $2525 bump that puts it at $40,970 for 2027.New to the 2027 lineup is the Forester Wilderness Hybrid. Subaru's Wilderness subbrand has been wildly successful since its introduction on the Outback in 2021, and the Forester Wilderness makes up over 13 percent of Forester sales. Subaru released news of the hybrid version earlier this year, but it's finally adding a price to its spec sheet. The Forester Wilderness Hybrid starts at $41,970, which is $1000 more than its nonhybrid companion.AdvertisementAdvertisementBoth Wilderness models come with lots of goodies this year. A Harman/Kardon stereo system, power liftgate, 12.3-inch digital gauge display, and in-dash navigation were formerly available as options in the nonhybrid Wilderness, but now come standard on both the gas-only Wilderness and Wilderness Hybrid models.The 2027 Subaru Forester and Forester Hybrid lineup will reach dealerships later this year.➡️ Skip the lot. Let Car and Driver help you find your next car.Shop New Cars Shop Used CarsYou Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029