How much is a 2026 Forester in Ontario?

$41,852 to drive away for the Convenience, from a $34,195 sticker.

What does it cost a month?

A $619 loan payment, about $1,109 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,024 a month all in, after resale.

The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.

2026 Subaru Forester: real cost in Ontario

See the Forester on Subaru's site ↗Prices read 2026-11-05

Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0

Cheapest trim, Convenience · Toronto · age 35–59 · 6 years · 18,000 km a yearChange

Sticker$34,195the advertised price

Drive away$41,852with fees and HST

Loan payment$619/mo72-month loan at 6.5%, $5,000 down

True cost$1,024/moeverything, after resale

Car, fees and HST $41,852Insurance $12,076Fuel $13,727Interest and lost return $16,561Maintenance and plates $9,415

$41,852 to drive away + $51,778 to run it for 6 years − $19,897 back at resale = $73,733, or $1,024 a month.

Where the money goes

Drive away$41,852

Running it, 6 yrs+$51,778

Back at resale−$19,897

Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP

+$34,195

Feesfreight $2,295 · dealer $400 · levies $147

+$2,842

HST, 13%Ontario

+$4,815

Fuel18,000 km a year at 8.2 L/100 km

+$13,727

Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, Toronto

+$12,076

Maintenanceestimate

+$9,324

Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment

+$8,810

Loan interest6.5% over 72 months

+$7,750

Registration and plates6 years in Ontario

+$91

Resale after 6 years58% of MSRP, you get this back

−$19,897

True cost $73,733 ÷ 72 months$1,024 a month

The car

Size and space

BodySUV

Seats5

CargoNot published

Engine and fuel

Engine180–194 hp gas or hybrid

0–100 km/h8.4–9.3 sour estimate from power and weight

Fuel use6.9–8.2 L/100 kmNatural Resources Canada

TowingNot published

Tires17", 18" or 19"by trim

Safety and cover

US crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗

European crash test5 of 5 stars ↗Euro NCAP 2024, European version

Insurance claimsAbout averagecollision 93 · theft 83 · injury 84 (100 = avg)

Warranty3 yrs / 60,000 kmpowertrain 5 yrs / 100,000 km

Brand offersFinance from 0.99% for 24 mo · lease from 0.99% for 24 moSubaru's advertised rates, read 2026-11-05; they change monthly

Resale at 6 years58% of MSRPprevious generation · how it compares

Every trim

All trims: 5 seats.


Convenience	$34,195	$41,852	$73,733	✓ $1,024/mo	8.2 L/100 km
Touring	$39,195	$47,502	$79,687	$1,107/mo	8.2 L/100 km
Sport	$41,695	$50,327	$82,507	$1,146/mo	8.2 L/100 km
Limited	$43,695	$52,587	$84,662	$1,176/mo	8.2 L/100 km
Premier	$45,695	$54,847	$87,127	$1,210/mo	8.2 L/100 km
Hybrid Premier	$48,695	$58,237	$87,928	$1,221/mo	6.9 L/100 km

Sort by

Convenience

✓ $1,024/mo

True cost

Sticker $34,195Drive-away $41,8526 yrs $73,733Fuel use 8.2 L/100 km

Touring

$1,107/mo

True cost

Sticker $39,195Drive-away $47,5026 yrs $79,687Fuel use 8.2 L/100 km

Sport

$1,146/mo

True cost

Sticker $41,695Drive-away $50,3276 yrs $82,507Fuel use 8.2 L/100 km

Limited

$1,176/mo

True cost

Sticker $43,695Drive-away $52,5876 yrs $84,662Fuel use 8.2 L/100 km

Premier

$1,210/mo

True cost

Sticker $45,695Drive-away $54,8476 yrs $87,127Fuel use 8.2 L/100 km

Hybrid Premier

$1,221/mo

True cost

Sticker $48,695Drive-away $58,2376 yrs $87,928Fuel use 6.9 L/100 km

Recalls in Canada

6 Transport Canada recalls for 2024 to 2026 Forester models. Most are fixed free by a dealer; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.

Label2025, 2026 · 28,461 vehicles

On certain vehicles, the compliance label lists an incorrect gross axle weight rating (GAWR).Recall 2026329 at Transport Canada ↗

Fuel system2025, 2026 · 3,005 vehicles

On certain vehicles, the fuel filler cap gasket may not seal properly to the housing.Recall 2026077 at Transport Canada ↗

Structure2025 · 199 vehicles

On certain vehicles, the bolts that secure the universal anchorage system (UAS) for installing a child car seat may not have been tightened properly.Recall 2025344 at Transport Canada ↗

Wheels2025 · 1,415 vehicles

On certain vehicles, the aluminum wheels may not have been manufactured correctly.Recall 2025032 at Transport Canada ↗

Label2024, 2025 · 499,490 vehicles

On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French.Recall 2024546 at Transport Canada ↗

Powertrain2024 · 97 vehicles

On certain vehicles, the front axle shafts may not have been manufactured properly.Recall 2023606 at Transport Canada ↗

Quick answers

How much is a 2026 Forester in Ontario?: $41,852 to drive away for the Convenience, from a $34,195 sticker.
What does it cost a month?: A $619 loan payment, about $1,109 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,024 a month all in, after resale.
How much can it tow?: The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.