2026 Subaru Forester Sport Overview near Santa Maria, CA
2026 Subaru Forester Sport shown above with available features.
If you’ve selected the 2026 Subaru Forester and are narrowing down the trim that fits your lifestyle, the Sport trim stands out with a combination of style and capability. At Subaru of San Luis Obispo, we take pride in guiding drivers through the differences between each configuration, and the 2026 Subaru Forester Sport continues to attract plenty of attention. Take a closer look at what it brings to the table, then connect with our team when you’re ready to explore it in person.
Performance
Powering the 2026 Forester Sport is a 2.5L SUBARU BOXER® 4-cylinder engine that generates up to 180 horsepower and 178 lb.-ft. of torque. This well-established engine layout is engineered to provide dependable operation while delivering smooth, confident acceleration for daily travel. With Subaru Intelligent Drive, you can tailor throttle response to match your preferences, choosing between enhanced efficiency or a more engaging drive. The Lineartronic® Continuously Variable Transmission smoothly manages power delivery and features an 8-speed manual shift mode when you want greater control. When road conditions change or the weather becomes unpredictable, standard X-MODE® works seamlessly with the AWD system to help optimize traction and maintain stability.
Interior
Step inside the 2026 Subaru Forester Sport and you’ll find a cabin designed with comfort and practicality in mind. For extended trips along Route 135, the 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat allows you to fine-tune your position for lasting support. An 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat ensures your copilot can settle in just as comfortably. Chilly mornings in Santa Maria feel more manageable thanks to heated front seats and a heated steering wheel that provide welcome warmth. Leather-trimmed upholstery adds a refined touch while remaining durable enough for everyday use. Altogether, the interior creates an inviting space suited for quick errands and longer journeys alike.
Exterior
The Forester Sport presents a confident look that pairs athletic styling with everyday versatility. Dark metallic 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels enhance its bold stance while supporting a smooth ride. A roof-mounted spoiler complements the streamlined design, adding both visual appeal and aerodynamic benefit. As you navigate city streets or arrive at Waller Park, standard LED headlamps illuminate the way with crisp, modern lighting. The panoramic power moonroof invites sunlight and fresh air into the cabin for a more open feel. When extra gear needs to come along, low-profile roof rails provide practical utility. Stop by our dealership to experience the Forester Sport firsthand with a test drive.
What Transmission Does the 2026 Subaru Forester Sport Have?
- The 2026 Subaru Forester has a standard Continuously Variable Transmission.
Current Inventory
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Total Suggested Retail PriceTotal Suggested Retail Price (TSRP) includes manufacturer and distributor-installed options, as well as delivery, processing, and handling fees. TSRP is subject to change at any time. Taxes, title, license, and retailer-installed options, fees, and charges are not included. Actual retailer pricing will vary.
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- Sale Price
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Military Discount ProgramExp: 06/30/2026Eligible active duty and reserve members of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and National Guard as well as veterans and retirees within 24 months of the date of separation may receive and additional discount towards purchase or lease. Eligible Vehicles: New Subaru vehicles - not previously reported sold. Sale Types A, C, L only.
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Subaru VIP Healthcare ProgramExp: 08/31/2026At Subaru, we are proud to welcome doctors and nurses to the Subaru VIP Healthcare Program.Active doctors, nurses, and medical professionals may be eligible to receive $500 off the purchase or lease of a new Subaru. Restrictions may apply.
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Subaru VIP Educator ProgramExp: 06/30/2026At Subaru, we are proud to welcome those who nurture and educate students in our community to the Subaru VIP Educator Program. Active classroom teachers of PreK-12 schools may be eligible to receive $500 off the purchase or lease of a new Subaru.
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Description
AWD Sapphire Blue Pearl Sport 2.5L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V 25/32 City/Highway MPGwww.subaruofsanluisobispo.com Excellent Selection of New and Used Vehicles. proudly offering new GMC…AWD Sapphire Blue Pearl Sport 2.5L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V 25/32 City/Highway MPGwww.subaruofsanluisobispo.com Excellent Selection of New and Used Vehicles. proudly offering new GMC and Subarus. Financing Options for all budgets. Proudly Serving San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach, Nipomo, Santa Maria, Shell Beach, Avila Beach, Grover Beach, Santa Margarita, Templeton, Morro Bay, Cayucos, Cambria, Los Osos, 5 Cities, Central Coast, Gold Coast, Coast, King City, Santa Barbara County, San Luis Obispo County, Monterey County, Kern County, Salinas, the Greater Bakersfield, Santa Barbara, Solvang, Santa Ynez, Buellton, Kettleman City, Lompoc, Vandenberg AFB, and LA.(more)| Mileage | 9 |
| Trim | Sport |
| Stock # | 2026450 |
| VIN | 4S4SLDH65T3025202 |
| Exterior Color | Sapphire Blue Pearl |
| Interior Color | Gray |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
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Total Suggested Retail PriceTotal Suggested Retail Price (TSRP) includes manufacturer and distributor-installed options, as well as delivery, processing, and handling fees. TSRP is subject to change at any time. Taxes, title, license, and retailer-installed options, fees, and charges are not included. Actual retailer pricing will vary.
- $40,124
- Doc Fee
- +$85
- Sale Price
- $40,209
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Military Discount ProgramExp: 06/30/2026Eligible active duty and reserve members of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and National Guard as well as veterans and retirees within 24 months of the date of separation may receive and additional discount towards purchase or lease. Eligible Vehicles: New Subaru vehicles - not previously reported sold. Sale Types A, C, L only.
- - $500
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Subaru VIP Healthcare ProgramExp: 08/31/2026At Subaru, we are proud to welcome doctors and nurses to the Subaru VIP Healthcare Program.Active doctors, nurses, and medical professionals may be eligible to receive $500 off the purchase or lease of a new Subaru. Restrictions may apply.
- - $500
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Subaru VIP Educator ProgramExp: 06/30/2026At Subaru, we are proud to welcome those who nurture and educate students in our community to the Subaru VIP Educator Program. Active classroom teachers of PreK-12 schools may be eligible to receive $500 off the purchase or lease of a new Subaru.
- - $500
Sign Up For Price Drop Alerts
Description
AWD Crystal White Pearl Sport 2.5L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V 25/32 City/Highway MPGwww.subaruofsanluisobispo.com Excellent Selection of New and Used Vehicles. proudly offering new GMC…AWD Crystal White Pearl Sport 2.5L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V 25/32 City/Highway MPGwww.subaruofsanluisobispo.com Excellent Selection of New and Used Vehicles. proudly offering new GMC and Subarus. Financing Options for all budgets. Proudly Serving San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach, Nipomo, Santa Maria, Shell Beach, Avila Beach, Grover Beach, Santa Margarita, Templeton, Morro Bay, Cayucos, Cambria, Los Osos, 5 Cities, Central Coast, Gold Coast, Coast, King City, Santa Barbara County, San Luis Obispo County, Monterey County, Kern County, Salinas, the Greater Bakersfield, Santa Barbara, Solvang, Santa Ynez, Buellton, Kettleman City, Lompoc, Vandenberg AFB, and LA.(more)| Mileage | 9 |
| Trim | Sport |
| Stock # | 2026452 |
| VIN | 4S4SLDH60T3030968 |
| Exterior Color | Crystal White Pearl |
| Interior Color | Gray |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
Disclaimer
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Testimonials
Did a very good job!
They are my Dealership now!
“ It's worth the drive from Santa Ynez. I love my Subaru Crosstrek, and I want it to be my last car. She was due for her 60,000-mile service, which I knew was a big one ($$$$)... I made an appointment online (a nice feature offered by all Subaru dealers) .... I made it for 1pm. The next day, I was called, and my service advisor said this was a large service, and it would take up to 5 hours to get it done. They offered me a loaner car at no extra charge. The loaner was a 2024 Forrester Ascent. Super nice vehicle... much bigger and nicer than my own car! Very thorough, very professional, and friendly service staff. They are my Dealership now! ”
Thank you!
“ I had new tires installed and Subaru loaned me a car while I waited for it. I really appreciate that. ”
The customer service at this dealership is outstanding.
“ Ladies if you want to buy a car and have a great experience see Alex Nikolaou. My sister (70's) wanted to buy a car, so she brought me along to be the "heavy". Alex met us when we pulled up to the front of the dealership. He introduced himself and I told him we were not buying a car today. He appreciated; I was honest. As my sister looked around, she fell in love with the 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness package. My sister test drove the vehicle and learned more about the active cruise control and active driving options on the vehicle. Alex showed her how to use the options and respectfully answered all our questions. We had a goal to walk away and have dinner and discuss the options. Alex said he would put some numbers together and send to us via text. We did not feel pressure or dirty leaving the dealership to think on this vehicle. The trade in price on her Subaru Outback was reasonable so we slept on the idea of a new car. In the morning we text Alex and set up an appt to come and test drive the car again. Alex explained all the nuances of the Forester compared to her older Outback. What sold my sister was the front camera, SLO has small parking spaces, and the front camera is fantastic for pulling into tight spaces. The cameras on this car make it easy to get in and out of parking spots without hitting the curb in front. What I would like to say about this experience is if you want your Grandmother, Mother or Sister to feel respected and not taken advantage of go see Alex at Subaru of San Luis Obispo. As my sister and I asked questions Alex slowly explained the answers. He did not talk down to us, and we had tons of questions. I did not feel dirty or swindled leaving the dealership after the purchase. Subaru of San Luis Obispo has a young gentleman, “Porter” to help explain all the electronic in the new car. My sister can go into this dealership any time in the future and ask for explanations of this knob, switch or setting up the apple car play to her current apple phone or when she upgrades to the new apple phone. The customer service at this dealership is outstanding. We recommend working with Alex for all your Subaru needs. ”
Everything was streamlined and seemless
“ Second crosstrek just drove off the lot. Everything was streamlined and seemless. Kevin and the team at Rancho Grande Subaru always make sure all my questions are answered and get me the best deal. Great car buying experience!!! Super stoked. ”
Always helpful, friendly, patient and knowledgeable.
“ Everyone at the Subaru dealership is always helpful, friendly, patient and knowledgeable. ”
quick and easy
“ I wanted to buy another Crosstrek, had a 2024 exactly what I wanted, and purchased it that day. ”
I highly recommend Subaru SLO, the entire team!
“ Liam is the best!!! He explained the features on my New Outback I highly recommend Subaru SLO, the entire team! They are the Best!! ”
Kevin was very knowledgeable and helpful
“ They had a HUGE selection for year end. Kevin was very knowledgeable and helpful, and they offered very fair price on a new Forrester. ”
Super happy with our experience at Subaru!!!
“ Kevin is the best. Super happy with our experience at Subaru!!! ”
Outstanding Job!
“ James Binkele did a fantastic job on helping us out. Outstanding Job! ”
Exceptional service with an exceptional team
“ Exceptional service with an exceptional team. Everyone from the sales team to finance department/manager was incredibly knowledgable and able to make the process as quick as possible while being 100% transparent. I highly recommend Subaru of San Luis in search of a vehicle. ”
I would recommend working with Randy at Subaru of SLO!
“ Randy Gregory was our salesman and made the car buying experience super stress free. We came in for a test drive and weren't pressured to make the sale immediately. Came back after testing a few other models at other dealers with other sales people and by far Randy was the easiest and most transparent on features, price, etc. I would recommend working with Randy at Subaru of SLO! ”
Highly recommend this business for everyone.
“ We found a wonderful used car on their site and enquired about financing and within a hour was contacted by Liam a true professional who asked us to come in on Christmas eve and we felt like family members and never felt any pressure and everyone went above and beyond for us to give us the best buying experience we've ever had. Thank you so much Liam, Paras, and Peter for being the best in the business for us and our purchase. Highly recommend this business for everyone. ”
Will likely be the only shop I ever buy from again.
“ Bought a 2023 Subie Outback from Jimmy Binkele and Paras Shukla. These guys are consummate professionals and will likely be the only shop I ever buy from again. ”
Will be doing service with Subaru SLO again!
“ Amazing experience with the service department. Will be doing service with Subaru SLO again! ”
Fast, thorough, courteous
“ Fast, thorough, courteous ”
The best car dealership I have ever been to
“ I purchased my Forester a few years ago at Subaru of San Luis Obispo. Every experience I have had here, from buying the vehicle, to every service has been excellent. It is a pleasure working with the staff. Everyone has always been pleasant, competent, and has kept me informed. The best car dealership I have ever been to. Thank you. ”
Top notch and courteous service.
“ I have bought two cars from Zak Vigil in the last three years. Zak was great to work with. Zak made both purchases convenient with processing most of the paperwork virtually and he was very knowledgeable about the cars. No pressure tactics either. Top notch and courteous service. ”
Awesome service
“ Awesome service buying a new vehicle. Thank you. Second Subaru. ”
“ Did a very good job and fast, not much wait time. ”