2020 Subaru Forester makes a play as the value crossover
Lots of goods packed into one place for an affordable price.
For the 2020 model year, the Subaru Forester will be slightly more expensive, but there's a lot of value here.
The actual MSRP rings in at $24,495, up $200 from the 2019 model. Destination charges have also increased from $975 to $1,010.
Subaru's suite of active safety equipment, EyeSight, is standard on all models for 2020.
The same 2.5-liter flat-4 engine provides hustle for the Forester and produces 182 horsepower and 176 pound-feet of torque. A CVT is the only transmission offered. All-wheel drive is, of course, standard.
The Premium model jumps $700 and rings in at $28,405 after the increased destination charge.
Yet, there's still value packed in. Rather than make it an option, Subaru now bundles the All-Weather Package as standard equipment.
It comes with heated front seats, heated mirrors and a windshield deicer.
As buyers climb through the hierarchy of trims, they'll find more niceties ranging from a leather-wrapped steering wheel to a power liftgate and additional active safety technology.
Forester Limited and Touring models climb $300 to start at $32,105 and $35,605 after destination respectively.
Forester Sport models only see the $200 price jump and carry a $30,005 starting price after destination.
Look for the 2020 Forester at dealers, and most likely in colder climates, later this year.