The September 2 Carlsbad snapshot contained 91 Foresters, with displayed market prices from $32,388 to $44,943. Forty were available now and 51 were in transit. Gas Forester trims have a published 1.9% APR offer for 36 months; Forester Hybrid trims have 3.9% for 48 months through September 30, subject to credit and terms.
Forester prices by trim.
| 2026 trim | Count | Available / transit | Displayed market-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 prices include 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 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.
Gas versus hybrid financing.
| Eligible models | Published program through Sept. 30 | 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.
How much is a new Forester in San Diego?
The September 2, 2026 local snapshot ranged from $32,388 for the single Standard Model to $44,943 at the top of Touring Hybrid inventory.
Which Forester trim has the most local inventory?
Premium Hybrid had 22 vehicles, followed by Touring Hybrid with 13 and gas Premium with 12.
What Forester financing is available?
Published offers through September 30 include 1.9% APR for 36 months on eligible gas Foresters and 3.9% for 48 months on eligible Forester Hybrid trims, subject to credit and terms.
Sources and method.
Specifications and starting MSRPs come from manufacturer material; California fees come from state agencies; local availability and market-price ranges come from the BuyASubie inventory snapshot dated September 2, 2026. Inventory and incentives can change after publication.