About the Subaru Forester
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2013 Subaru Forester's used prices in Australia typically range from $12,900 for the X variant and topping out at $22,600 for the XT Premium.
There are 18 variants of the Forester available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2011.
Engine options include 2.5L petrol (126kW/235Nm), 2.0L petrol (110kW/198Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel (108kW/350Nm), 2.5L turbo petrol (169kW/320Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol (177kW/350Nm). Available with 5 speed manual, 4 speed auto electric sportshift, 6 speed manual, continuous variable or 5 speed auto electric sportshift transmissions. All variants feature all-wheel drive.
The 2013 Forester was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2013 Subaru Forester Price
XT Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $45,490 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $47,490 |
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $50,490 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $32,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $35,490 |
X
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $30,990 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $32,990 |
L
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $33,490 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $37,490 |
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $43,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $43,990 |
XT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $39,990 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $41,990 |
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $43,490 |
XS Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $38,490 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $40,490 |
Luxury Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $32,990 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $34,990 |
S-Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $50,990 |
Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $40,990 |
XS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $34,990 |
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2013 Subaru Forester Specs
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2013 Subaru Forester Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2013 Subaru Forester Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Forester
The most fuel efficient Subaru Forester is the 2.0D-L with a 6 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ and uses 5.9L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Subaru Forester that uses the most amount of fuel is the XT PREMIUM with a 4 SPEED AUTO ELECTRIC SPORTSHIFT which is powered by a 2.5L TURBO MPFI and uses 10.5L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Subaru Forester variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Subaru Forester | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 10.5 L/100km |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 10.5 L/100km |
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 8.5 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Subaru Forester?
The Subaru Forester has a recommended service interval of 6 months or 12,000 km, whichever comes first.
2013 Subaru Forester Warranty
What is the warranty on a Subaru Forester?
The Subaru Forester offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Subaru Forester FAQs
The cheapest Subaru Forester is the X that starts from $12,900.
The most expensive Subaru Forester is the XT PREMIUM that starts from $22,600.
The best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: 2.0D-L, 2.0D-S, 2.0D, 2.0XT and 2.0XT PREMIUM.
The largest Subaru Forester is the 2.0D-L which measures 1795mm wide, 4595mm in length and sits 1735mm tall.
The most powerful Subaru Forester is the S-EDITION which has 193kW of power from its 2.5L TURBO MPFI engine.
The Subaru Forester is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Subaru Forester is the 2.0XT which weighs 2110 kg (kerb weight).
The Subaru Forester may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded Petrol, Diesel or Unleaded Petrol.