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CR Says Subaru Forester Is Now The Best Fuel-Efficient Compact SUV Selling Under MSRP

Now could be the best time if you want a new 2024 Subaru Forester. A new report from Consumer Reports says the Forester is selling under MSRP. Check out the ten best models and why Forester is among them.
2024 Subaru Forester

One year ago, the 2024 Subaru Forester selling under the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) would never have been heard of, but that's what is happening now. Updated Consumer Reports (by subscription) data reveals that Forester is their best fuel-efficient pick, and it's a good deal now. 

The ten recommended models by CR I have listed here are among those with the best fuel economy for their class. In short, these are good models with good fuel economy—including some electric vehicles.

2024 Subaru Forester side view with window sticker

photo: Competition Subaru

CR ranked the vehicles by how good a deal they were relative to the manufacturer's suggested retail price, using the percentage of savings from the sticker price. The latest transaction data reflects what people paid for the 2024 Forester in the past month.

I have listed the models recommended by CR for performance, reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety. The top model represents the best deal. The 2024 Subaru Forester is one of nine of the ten best deals selling for less than MSRP.

  1. Toyota Camry
  2. Toyota Crown
  3. Kia EV6
  4. Kia Niro Electric
  5. Lexus ES Hybrid
  6. Lexus UX
  7. Subaru Forester
  8. Toyota Camry Hybrid
  9. Hyundai Ioniq 6
  10. Honda Accord Hybrid

2024 Subaru Forester front grille view

photo: Competition Subaru

What CR says about the 2024 Subaru Forester

  • Price Range:  $27,095 - $37,395
  • CR MPG:  Overall 28 / City 20 / Hwy 38 mpg
  • #2 of 31  Compact SUVs

2024 Subaru Forester Premium

  • MSRP: $30,295
  • Average spent under MSRP: $485
  • Average transaction price: $29,810

CR says, "The Forester is a well-executed, no-nonsense small SUV with a comfortable and supple ride, responsive steering, and well-controlled body lean around corners. The standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine provides plenty of power to pass and merge successfully, and fuel economy is impressive at 28 mpg overall. The Forester gets a redesign for the 2025 model year."

What is the 2024 Forester MSRP?

The Forester has six trim levels: Base ($28,190), Premium ($31,390), Sport ($32,960), Limited ($35,070), Wilderness ($36,015), and Touring ($38,490). Pricing includes destination and dealer fees ($1,295).

CR says the Forester gets the best fuel economy in the compact SUV class.

What is the 2024 Forester fuel mileage?

The Subaru Forester compact SUV has standard all-wheel drive and gets an EPA-estimated 29 combined mpg and 26/33 city/highway mpg. The Forester comes with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder Boxer engine.

MY TAKE

I think these things are important for Forester customers to know.

1. The 2024 Subaru Forester has added features for active customers you won't find on other compact SUVs. 

2. All Forester trim levels come with won't Subaru's Symmetrical all-wheel-drive system. You won't be stuck on the side of the road when the weather gets bad. 

3. All Forester trim levels come with X-Mode for severe winter weather capability. 

4. The Forester Sport, Wilderness, Limited, and Touring trim levels feature dual-function X-Mode for all-terrain capability.

5. The 2024 Forester Wilderness has even more off-road features for those who want to escape civilization and get further off the grid.

6. The redesigned 2025 Subaru Forester arrives this spring. Stay tuned as I will bring the new pricing when Subaru of America makes the announcement. 

What is the best small, fuel-efficient compact SUV you can buy now? Consumer Reports recommends the 2024 Subaru Forester.

This is the latest information regarding the Subaru Forester. I'll keep you updated with any new information.

Until then, visit torquenews.com/subaru regularly and bookmark the page for my latest updates.

Your Turn

What about you? Will you buy a 2024 Forester or wait for the next-generation 2025 Forester? Let us know in the comments below.

Thanks for reading, everyone. I hope you enjoyed the Subaru Forester story. See you tomorrow for my latest Subaru Report.

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I am Denis Flierl, a 12-year Torque News senior writer with 20+ years of Subaru and automotive journalism experience. I enjoy bringing you, the Subaru fans and customers, the most up-to-date Subaru news, reviews, and new model information. You'll find the latest Subaru stories on the Subaru page. Follow me on my The Dirty Subaru website, Dirty Subaru blog, SubaruReport, All Subaru, WRXSTI, @DenisFlierl, Facebook, and Instagram.

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