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    2023 Subaru Forester Base for sale

    Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 8.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

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    8.2 L/100 km
    Recalls
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    Subaru Forester of the 2025 to 2026 generation
    Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of the Subaru Forester, not the exact year; not one of our cars

    For sale

    Rent a 2023 Subaru Forester Base for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.

    2023 Subaru Forester Base specs

    2023 Subaru Forester Base powertrains
    Engine2.5L 4-cylinder
    DriveAll-wheel drive
    TransmissionAutomatic (CVT)
    FuelRegular gas
    City9.0 L/100 km
    Highway7.2 L/100 km
    Combined8.2 L/100 km
    CO₂193 g/km
    Cost to drive 100 km$12.71

    2023 Subaru Forester Base: every figure

    2023 Subaru Forester Base figures by powertrain
    Displacement2.5 L
    Cylinders4
    MPG city (US)26
    MPG highway (US)33
    MPG combined (US)29
    MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure)35
    Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices)US$2,300
    Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre)$2,542

    Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.

    What to check when buying the 2023 Subaru Forester Base

    • NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
    • Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other (20), forward collision avoidance (16) and visibility/wiper (11). Have those parts checked before you buy.
    2023 Subaru Forester Base recall campaigns
    CampaignDateComponentSummary
    23V7540002023-11-09power train:driveline:driveshaftSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.

    Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.

    The 2023 Subaru Forester Base for buyers

    CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2023 Subaru Forester Base for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Before buying the 2023 Subaru Forester Base, read what the figures say and how to try one first.

    What to check on the Forester

    Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.

    The figures, translated

    Its powertrain is the 2.5L 4-cylinder with all-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.

    Combined fuel use is 8.2 L/100 km: about 25 litres for 300 km. At our price setting, it costs about $12.71 to drive 100 km. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,300 a year for 15,000 miles.

    Size and space

    Being a compact SUV, it handles luggage, strollers and sports gear well.

    Who rents the Forester

    It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. Its all-wheel drive suits winter roads and trips to ski country.

    Rent it for a week first

    If the Forester is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. A week with the Forester answers more than any brochure.

    Money matters

    Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.

    Which one to look for

    If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.

    Make a request

    Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.

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    Rent it for a week before you buy

    A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2023 Subaru Forester Base from us first.

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    Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2023 Subaru Forester Base for you and reply within one business day.

    Buying the 2023 Subaru Forester Base

    Does CarmaCars sell the 2023 Subaru Forester Base?

    CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.

    Can I rent a 2023 Subaru Forester Base before I buy one?

    Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.

    Does the 2023 Subaru Forester Base have recalls?

    NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.

    What does the 2023 Subaru Forester Base cost in fuel a year?

    EPA puts it at US$2,300 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2542.00.

    Where do the figures come from?

    Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.