The 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness finally has a price tag. This rugged variant starts $39,385, similar to the Limited trim and just below the range-topping Touring model. To put this into perspective, the base Forester starts at $31,445. What does the Wilderness model get you? A lot more off-road capability. Subaru’s updated Symmetrical AWD system comes standard, as does a revised CVT with a shorter final drive ratio. The latter improves off-road performance at low speeds, especially combined with the standard dual-function X-Mode and standard all-terrain tires.
Every 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness comes standard with improved approach, departure, and breakover angles. Credit its 9.3 inches of ground clearance, specially-tuned suspension, and trim-specific exterior details that help it get over the rough stuff. Additionally, towing capacity increases to 3,500 pounds thanks to that beefed-up CVT. Meanwhile, power comes from a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter flat-four with 180 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque.
Inside, the Forester Wilderness comes with plenty of copper accents to distinguish it from the rest of the lineup. Subaru’s StarTex water-resistant upholstery also comes standard, highlighting its outdoorsy nature. Additional features include all-weather floor mats, a cargo tray, and a nice helping of Wilderness badges. An 11.6-inch touchscreen comes standard, along with wireless Apple CarPlay and Auto compatibility. Meanwhile, the only option package on the Wilderness model adds a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, a power liftgate, and an 11-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system.
All in, a loaded Forester Wilderness checks in at $42,035. That’s $1,010 less than the range-topping Touring model. However, that model also comes with features like a surround view camera, heated and ventilated front seats, and heated outboard rear seats. The Touring is also the only model that gets the DriverFocus driver monitoring system.
The 2026 Forester Wilderness arrives this fall.
Source: Subaru
