Auto loans: 2017 Subaru Forester
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.4 to 9.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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- 8.4 to 9.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
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For sale
We do not have a 2017 Subaru Forester for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2017 Subaru Forester specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.5L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) | Automatic (CVT) | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Premium gas | Regular gas |
| City | 9.1 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.9 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.4 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.5 L/100 km | 9.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 196 g/km | 223 g/km | 229 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.02 | $16.63 | $15.04 |
2017 Subaru Forester: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.0 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 26 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 32 | 27 | 28 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 | 25 | 24 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 | 30 | 29 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 963 L (34 cu ft) | 963 L (34 cu ft) | 963 L (34 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,400 | US$3,300 | US$2,800 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,604 | $3,326 | $3,008 |
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 2017 Subaru Forester
- 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 592 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (199), electrical system (106) and visibility/wiper (104). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V701000 | 2019-10-03 | air bags:sensor:occupant classification | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2017 Subaru Forester for buyers
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2017 Subaru Forester for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Here is what to know about the 2017 Subaru Forester before buying one.
A buyer's checks
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Owners filed 592 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags, electrical system and visibility/wiper; have those parts checked. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Specs, explained
The powertrain here is the 2.5L 4-cylinder with all-wheel drive and an automatic (CVT). It runs on regular gas. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.
It is rated 8.4 L/100 km combined: about 25 litres every 300 km. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $13.02, and a 300 km weekend about $39.06. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,400 a year for 15,000 miles.
What the Forester is like
As a compact SUV, it sits higher than a sedan, which makes getting in and loading easier. Its 963 litres of luggage space fit bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Who the Forester suits
It suits winter trips and weekends with more gear than people. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Try before you buy
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Drive the Forester on your commute before you commit to it. If the Forester is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.
The cost of driving it
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $130.20 at our price setting. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.
Choosing the right one
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Within the 2017 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Make a request
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
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 2017 Subaru Forester from us first.
Ask us about the 2017 Subaru Forester
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2017 Subaru Forester for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2017 Subaru Forester
Does CarmaCars sell the 2017 Subaru Forester?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2017 Subaru Forester 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 2017 Subaru Forester have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2017 Subaru Forester cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,400 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2604.00.
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.