Car financing: 2021 Subaru Forester Base

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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We do not have a 2021 Subaru Forester Base 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 Base specs

2021 Subaru Forester Base 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 Base: every figure

2021 Subaru Forester Base 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 Base

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.

Buying the 2021 Subaru Forester Base

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2021 Subaru Forester Base; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. The 2021 Subaru Forester Base for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.

Recalls and complaints

Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Owners filed 210 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility/wiper, unknown or other and electrical system; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.

Specs, explained

The engine 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 at 8.2 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 25 litres. 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.

What the Forester is like

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

Is it right for your trip?

It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage.

Drive it on your own roads

Rent first, buy later: a week with the Forester answers the big questions. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Drive the Forester on your commute before you commit to it.

Money matters

A 1,000 km month costs roughly $127.10 at our price setting. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.

Picking a year and a trim

Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.

Get an offer

Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.

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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 Base from us first.

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

Buying the 2021 Subaru Forester Base

Does CarmaCars sell the 2021 Subaru Forester Base?

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 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 2021 Subaru Forester Base have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.

What does the 2021 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.