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    Trade in: 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.

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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

    For sale

    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.

    2021 Subaru Forester Base specs

    2021 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
    CO₂192 g/km
    Cost to drive 100 km$12.71

    2021 Subaru Forester Base: every figure

    2021 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 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

    We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2021 Subaru Forester Base for sale by us right now. This page puts the 2021 Subaru Forester Base in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.

    Before you sign for the Forester

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

    What the specs mean

    The 2.5L 4-cylinder with all-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. It runs on regular gas. With all-wheel drive, it pulls away more surely on slippery roads, though it does not stop any shorter.

    It is rated 8.2 L/100 km combined: about 25 litres every 300 km. Expect about $12.71 per 100 km at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.

    When the Forester makes sense

    It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.

    What the Forester is like

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

    A longer test drive

    If the Forester is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent the Forester for a week and see how it fits your life. Try the Forester on your commute, then decide.

    Year and trim

    If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.

    Running costs

    Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$2,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.71 in fuel.

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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.