Auto loans: 2021 Subaru Forester Premier

None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns. 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.

For sale by us: 0
Combined: 8.2 L/100 km
Recalls: 0

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Subaru Forester of the 2014 to 2018 generation — Photo: OSX, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of the Subaru Forester, not the exact year; not one of our cars

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We do not have a 2021 Subaru Forester Premier 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.

2021 Subaru Forester Premier specs

2021 Subaru Forester Premier powertrains
Engine	2.5L 4-cylinder
Drive	All-wheel drive
Transmission	Automatic (CVT)
Fuel	Regular gas
City	9.0 L/100 km
Highway	7.2 L/100 km
Combined	8.2 L/100 km
CO₂	192 g/km
Cost to drive 100 km	$12.71

2021 Subaru Forester Premier: every figure

2021 Subaru Forester Premier figures by powertrain
Displacement	2.5 L
Cylinders	4
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 2021 Subaru Forester Premier

NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
Owners filed 210 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility/wiper (76), unknown or other (42) and electrical system (33). Have those parts checked before you buy.

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

The 2021 Subaru Forester Premier: before you buy

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2021 Subaru Forester Premier for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before you buy the 2021 Subaru Forester Premier, see the figures and the checks worth doing.

What to check on the Forester

NHTSA has 210 owner complaints on file, mostly about visibility/wiper, unknown or other and electrical system. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.

Under the hood

It runs 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.

The combined figure, 8.2 L/100 km, means roughly 25 litres for 300 km. Driving 300 km costs roughly $38.13 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,300 a year for 15,000 miles.

Practical details

As a compact SUV, it sits higher than a sedan, which makes getting in and loading easier.

Best uses

It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.

Drive it on your own roads

If the Forester is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.

What it costs to run

At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.71 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $127.10 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.

Which one to look for

A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.

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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 2021 Subaru Forester Premier from us first.

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Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2021 Subaru Forester Premier for you and reply within one business day.

Buying the 2021 Subaru Forester Premier

Does CarmaCars sell the 2021 Subaru Forester Premier?

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 2021 Subaru Forester Premier 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 2021 Subaru Forester Premier have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.

What does the 2021 Subaru Forester Premier 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.