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2012 Subaru Forester Overview

Price Range: $20,595 to $29,895

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The 2012 Subaru Forester combines utility, the surefootedness of all-wheel drive, and Subaru’s exemplary record for safety into one tidy package.

Looking at the Forester from the outside, it’s hard to tell whether the Subaru is more of a small SUV or a wagon. But the bottom line is with 33.7 cubic feet of rear cargo space, it has about the same cargo volume as small SUV competitors like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V, and offers you plenty of flexibility when it comes to having “space for things.” Roof rails also come standard.

Under the hood, the 2012 Forester has two distinct engine options. The base engine is a 170-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder boxer engine, while a more powerful, 224-horsepower, turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder is also available. This being a Subaru, all-wheel drive is standard although the system changes depending on which transmission is equipped. The five-speed manual comes with a simpler system, while opting for the four-speed automatic means you get a Variable Torque Management system, which shifts power between the front and rear axles depending on conditions.

Subaru interiors have always ventured into more functional than comfortable territory and that continues with the Forester. That being said, the center console is absent of much of the clutter/overcrowding that is present in many cars today, and 2012 also gives the Forester a newly updated optional navigation system that features a 6.1-inch touch-screen display. Standard features include 60/40 split-folding rear seats, keyless entry, and air conditioning, while Bluetooth® connectivity, USB/iPod port, leather upholstery, and heated front seats are optional.

When it comes to safety, take assurance in the fact that the Forester was named a Top Safety Pick by the IIHS. Standard safety features like antilock brakes, six airbags, active front head restraints, and electronic stability control help to keep you out of accidents and protect you if you are in one. A rear view camera for safe backing is optional.

With the 2012 Subaru Forester, feel safe and secure whether you’re driving in rain, sleet, or snow. Or those sunny days of course.
2012 Subaru Forester

2012 Subaru Forester

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Uncover Rebates & Incentives

Want to keep even more money in your pocket? Find available Rebates & Incentives in your area by entering your ZIP code above.

These additional manufacturer savings programs can help you get your best deal.*

  1. Cash Rebates
  2. Low Interest Financing
  3. Special Leasing Options

Some manufacturers also provide first-time buyer, military, and other programs to target specific customer segments.

*Incentive programs are subject to change at any time by the manufacturer.

Secret 1
Consumer Incentives

Zero percent financing, employee discount, cash back, out-the-door price tags...

Most dealers work hard to offer the public competitive prices. These incentives can grab your attention, but they can also obscure the actual terms you're getting on your purchase.

How can you fully understand incentives to get the lowest possible price on your car?

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Secret 2
Finance & Insurance

Most state franchise laws prohibit manufacturers from selling cars directly to the public, so the dealer will be your middleman. But in terms of financing and insurance, you can choose a bank or the dealer directly.

How can you determine what's in your best interest?

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Secret 3
Additional Costs

Destination charges, taxes, license and title fees, advertising fees... When going to a dealership, you must ask for an explanation of any fee you don't understand. But you need to choose your battles wisely. Your local car dealer may have taken a loss or slim profit along the way, and your fighting over something like a doc fee when the deal is nearly wrapped up may be counterproductive.

In any case, there are many fees and charges in the sale process: some inevitable, others questionable. How do you tell them apart?

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Secret 4
Trade-in Value

If you currently own a car, it probably represents profit. The question is, whose profit will it be?

With few exceptions, you'll get the most money for your used car by selling it privately. That's because dealers pay wholesale prices — not retail prices — for used cars, and they sell them at retail.

Your current car's value can be used to lower the price on your new car. However, most people underestimate their used car's value when going to a dealership. How can you maximize your value?

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Secret 5
Dealer Holdback

The car manufacturer holds back a fraction of the price of all vehicles the dealership sells. Then, it returns the money to the dealership, usually on a quarterly basis.

Dealer holdback began its life as a safety net that ensured the manufacturers would have a security deposit of sorts if a dealership missed payments, and the dealerships would have money on hand to cover overhead costs when the holdback was returned.

How can you take advantage of dealer holdbacks to get the bottom line price?

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Secret 6
Dealer Incentives

Unlike consumer incentives, dealer incentives are factory-to-dealer incentives that reduce the dealer's true cost to buy the vehicle from the factory to below invoice.

Manufacturers offer these incentives on a regional basis to generate sales on specific models. These incentives are sometimes referred to as "spiffs," and they can touch off competition among dealers to move slower-selling stock.

For instance, a dealer incentive may kick in when a certain sales target is reached, with each subsequent sale resulting in a higher factory-to-dealer rebate. How can you benefit from that?

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