2027 Subaru Forester Pricing and Lineup Revealed

2027 Subaru Forester pricing is officially set. It's a strategic realignment. Entry-level pricing holds steady, but buyers of traditional gas-powered cars now have far fewer choices. As the automotive industry transitions toward hybrid powertrains, the brand is actively reshaping its compact SUV portfolio. For the upcoming model year, the manufacturer is maintaining the starting price of several key trims but has quietly discontinued three nonhybrid variants, steering its customer base toward an expanded hybrid lineup. And they're not looking back.

This restructuring is a clear shift. It's about how the vehicle is positioned in a highly competitive market. By removing specific gas-only models and elevating the role of the hybrid variants, the lineup adapts to changing consumer preferences and tightening emissions expectations. And it shows a broader trend. Manufacturers simplify traditional internal combustion offerings to clear a path for electrified technology, and they're doing it because they can't ignore where the market is heading.

Fewer options for traditional gas buyers

Choice is shrinking. For the new model year, the gas-only vehicle enters the market with only four remaining trims, a major contraction from previous years that leaves buyers with far fewer options than they're used to. You can pick Base, Premium, Wilderness, or Limited. And that's it. The nonhybrid lineup has far fewer choices now, and if you want a traditional combustion engine, those four trims are all you have.

To achieve this leaner structure, three distinct trim levels have been eliminated from the gasoline side of the family. The discontinued models are:

• Forester Sport
• Sport Onyx Edition
• Touring

Those who choose the traditional gas pathway will find familiar mechanical components under the hood. All remaining nonhybrid models are equipped with a 2.5-liter boxer engine. This engine is paired with a continuously variable transmission, a signature combination that has defined the driving experience of this vehicle for years. By maintaining this single powertrain configuration, production efficiency is maximized while keeping the entry-level price point highly accessible.

Hybrid choices expand to five trims

The traditional side shrinks. The hybrid selection is expanding to fill the gap, and it's doing so across five distinct trims that offer a mirror image of the brand's premium packaging, from the Premium Hybrid, which serves as the entry point for the electrified range, through the Sport Hybrid, Wilderness Hybrid, Limited Hybrid, and Touring Hybrid. We've got five trims. They're the same lineup. So the gap closes.

Every hybrid trim level utilizes a unified propulsion system. The powertrain combines a 2.5-liter boxer engine with electric motors and a lithium-ion battery. This setup produces a combined 194 horsepower, which is sent to the wheels through a continuously variable transmission. This expansion gives buyers who want Sport or Touring trims no choice but to opt for the hybrid system.

Familiar pricing for the entry models

Nothing changes. The entry-level pricing structure stays exactly where it was on the outgoing models, and holding the line on these figures is what allows the brand to protect its reputation for value. The base nonhybrid model starts at $31,470. That matches the outgoing 2026 version. And the entry-level hybrid, the Premium Hybrid, keeps its previous starting price of $36,205, so it's the same story there too.

Mid-range and premium hybrid pricing

Further up the price ladder, several other trims don't move. They're holding firm. The nonhybrid Premium starts at $33,470, while the Sport Hybrid begins at $39,405, and buyers looking at the upper end of the hybrid spectrum will find the Limited Hybrid starting at $40,470 and the top-tier Touring Hybrid priced at $43,020. But that's the full picture. It's a steady lineup. And we've got the numbers right here.

Wilderness subbrand gets an electric boost

The first hybrid Wilderness model joins the lineup. That's the big news. Since its initial launch on the Outback in 2021, this rugged subbrand has been incredibly popular, and the Forester Wilderness now accounts for more than 13 percent of all Forester sales, a figure that shows just how deeply buyers have embraced the trim. So bringing hybrid technology to this popular trim is a logical next step. It's aimed at adventurous buyers. They're the ones who also want improved efficiency, and they don't want to give up capability to get it.

The new Forester Wilderness Hybrid starts at $41,970. That's exactly $1,000 more. More than its traditional gas-powered counterpart, yes, and to justify the pricing and boost the value, both the gas-only Wilderness and the new Wilderness Hybrid come with a long list of standard features that used to cost extra as optional upgrades. And these features include:

• A premium Harman/Kardon stereo system
• A power liftgate for easier cargo access
• A 12.3-inch digital gauge display
• An in-dash navigation system

Price increases hit selected trims

But there is a catch. Not every model escapes the transition without a price hike. The nonhybrid Limited model is getting more expensive, starting at $39,070, representing an increase of $1,625 over the outgoing model. The traditional gas-powered Wilderness model faces an even larger price jump, rising by $2,525 to reach a starting price of $40,970.

Prices are up. Not for everyone, though. These selective price increases show that while the base models remain affordable, buyers who go looking for specialized or luxury trims will pay a premium, and that's just how Subaru has set the board for 2027. The restructuring of the 2027 Subaru Forester lineup is designed to nudge consumers toward the hybrid models, where pricing has remained stable and options have expanded, so it's clear what they're pushing. But buyers still have a choice. Both the gas and hybrid versions of the updated SUV are scheduled to arrive at dealerships later this year.