Historical archive — offers expired September 30, 2026. Prices and availability below are from September 2, 2026; finance terms were recorded September 4. They are not current quotes or available offers. Ask our team to verify current pricing, availability and eligible terms for your Subaru, and obtain the final terms in writing from the selling dealership.
Historical Forester prices: September 2, 2026.
| 2026 trim | Count | Available / transit Sept. 2 | Sept. 2 price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Model | 1 | 1 / 0 | $32,388 |
| Premium | 12 | 0 / 12 | $34,212–$35,914 |
| Premium Hybrid | 22 | 9 / 13 | $36,995–$37,449 |
| Sport | 9 | 7 / 2 | $38,819–$39,680 |
| Limited | 6 | 5 / 1 | $39,150–$40,273 |
| Sport Hybrid | 3 | 0 / 3 | $40,346–$40,741 |
| Wilderness | 7 | 5 / 2 | $41,113–$43,313 |
| Limited Hybrid | 8 | 3 / 5 | $41,212–$42,058 |
| Touring | 10 | 6 / 4 | $42,328–$42,883 |
| Touring Hybrid | 13 | 4 / 9 | $44,053–$44,943 |
The archived prices included the $85 document charge and exclude tax, title and registration. The tight Premium Hybrid range—only $454 from low to high—makes price comparison easy, while Wilderness spans $2,200 because exact equipment varies.
Premium OP15 is the clean value package.
Gas Premium already includes the panoramic moonroof, 11.6-inch multimedia system, wireless smartphone integration, power driver seat, heated seats and mirrors, wireless charger and X-Mode. OP15 adds a power rear gate, Blind-Spot Detection and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert for $1,200. For many San Diego households, that is the practical sweet spot.
Every gas Premium in the September 2 snapshot was in transit. If timing matters, Sport and Limited had more physical availability. Do not let a lower theoretical configuration become an expensive rental-car problem while waiting.
Sport OP24 versus Limited.
Sport brings bronze 19-inch wheels, StarTex Sport upholstery, dual-mode X-Mode and standard blind-spot/rear cross-traffic systems. OP24 adds Harman Kardon audio, a power rear gate and Reverse Automatic Braking for $1,700. Limited shifts toward leather and comfort. Compare what your hands and passengers use, not which badge sits higher.
The finance offers below expired September 30, 2026. Ask our team to verify current eligibility, rates and terms before comparing a purchase.
Expired gas and hybrid financing examples.
| Eligible models | Expired Sept. 30, 2026 | Tradeoff |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Base, Premium, Sport, Wilderness, Limited, Touring | 1.9% APR / 36 months | Low rate, higher payment from short term |
| Hybrid Premium, Sport, Limited, Touring | 3.9% APR / 48 months | Longer term and higher rate; compare total interest |
Hybrid delivers 194 combined horsepower and an estimated 35 city/34 highway mpg. Gas reaches up to 26/33 and offers the Wilderness model's 3,500-pound tow rating. Fuel savings are strongest in city driving; capability and entry price favor gas.
Price-page rule: compare Premium Hybrid against an equivalently equipped gas Premium—not the bare Standard Model. Some of the hybrid price buys equipment you may already want.
Build the written Forester comparison.
Choose two or three same-trim, same-package stock numbers. Confirm status and arrival date. Then request the market price, eligible incentive structure and itemized OTD amount. If trading, keep allowance and payoff on their own lines. The lowest payment is not automatically the lowest-cost Forester.
Frequently asked questions.
What did Foresters cost in the September 2026 snapshot?
The September 2, 2026 snapshot ranged from $32,388 for the single Standard Model to $44,943 at the top of Touring Hybrid inventory. These are historical figures, not current quotes.
Which trim had the most listings in that snapshot?
Premium Hybrid had 22 vehicles, followed by Touring Hybrid with 13 and gas Premium with 12 on September 2, 2026. Current availability must be verified.
Are the archived Forester financing offers still available?
The recorded 1.9% APR for 36 months on eligible gas Foresters and 3.9% for 48 months on eligible Forester Hybrid trims expired September 30, 2026. Ask our team to verify current eligible terms.
Sources and method.
Historical reference: local prices and availability were captured September 2, 2026, and finance offers were recorded September 4 with a September 30, 2026 deadline. These figures have not been refreshed. Source links may now show different information; verify current availability, eligibility and written terms with the selling dealership.