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2023 Subaru Forester Wilderness



  • $29,834 McCarthy Price

  • Market Value: $32,817
  • Volume Retailer Savings: -$2,983
  • McCarthy Price $29,834
$538 /month
12.9% APR
72 months
  • MSRP $29,834
  • Starting Price $29,834
*Excludes tax, title & fees
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Vehicle Information

VIN: JF2SKAMC4PH473409
Stock #: LS5826A
Model Code: PFH
  • Body Style 4D Sport Utility
  • Exterior Color Crystal White Pearl
  • Interior Color Gray
  • Mileage 32,935
  • Fuel Economy
    City/Highway 25/28 MPG
  • Engine 4 Cyl - 2.5 L
  • Transmission Lineartronic CVT / AWD
  • Fuel Type Gasoline

Highlighted Features

Feature availability subject to final vehicle configuration. Please reference window sticker for more info.

Dealer Comments

Adventure looks different when its engineered with purpose, and this **2023 Subaru Forester Wilderness** delivers exactly that. Built to elevate every drive, this rugged yet refined SUV blends trail-ready capability with seamless everyday comfort, giving you the confidence to explore farther while enjoying the precision and reliability Subaru drivers trust.

Under the hood, a responsive **2.5L BOXER engine paired with a CVT and Full-Time All-Wheel Drive** delivers smooth, capable performance in all conditions. A **brake-actuated limited slip differential, 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS and Brake Assist, double wishbone rear suspension with coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers, engine oil cooler, auto stop-start feature, and a protective skid plate** all work together to help you tackle rough roads with confidence; this Forester is engineered for real-world adventure.

The Wilderness trim stands out with purposeful styling and durable features, including **auto-leveling LED headlights, automatic headlights, daytime running lights, fog lamps, automatic high beams, heated power mirrors with integrated turn signals, privacy glass, aluminum wheels, panoramic sunroof, rear spoiler, rear defrost, intermittent and variable-speed wipers, black bodyside cladding, black grille, black wheel-well trim, and black window trim**. **Front and rear all-terrain tires** help ensure confident traction wherever your travels take you, and a **conventional spare tire** adds peace of mind.

Inside, youll find a cabin designed to feel both rugged and refined. Comfort features include **premium synthetic seats, heated front seats, power driver seat with adjustable lumbar support, bucket seats, adjustable steering wheel, leather-wrapped steering wheel, air filtration, cargo shade, cargo area concealed storage, cargo lights, carpet floor trim with vinyl/rubber mats, and three 12V DC power outlets**. Convenience continues with **keyless entry and start, cruise control, power windows, power door locks, remote trunk release, and a power liftgate**.

Technology keeps you connected and entertained with an **AM/FM radio, HD Radio, CD player, MP3 capability, auxiliary audio input, Bluetooth® connection, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, navigation system, satellite radio, premium sound system, smart device integration, steering-wheel audio controls, telematics, WiFi hotspot, trip computer, two front LCD monitors, and a back-up camera**.

Safety is engineered with precision and care. Features include **traction control, stability control, blind spot monitor, front collision mitigation, driver monitoring, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, tire pressure monitor, passenger air bag sensor, driver and passenger air bags, front side air bags, front and rear head air bags, knee air bag, child safety locks, and a security system**all designed to help protect what matters most.

This Forester Wilderness is also equipped with **Wilderness splash guards, a Wilderness rear seatback protector, Wilderness side sill plates, Wilderness door scuff protector, and floor mats**thoughtful details that help keep your vehicle protected and ready for every outing.

For added confidence in your purchase, take a moment to **learn more about the advantages of our McCarthy Certified Pre-Owned Program** here:
[https://www.mccarthysubaruoflawrence.com/Why-McCarthy-Certified/](https://www.mccarthysubaruoflawrence.com/Why-McCarthy-Certified/)

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Our team at McCarthy Subaru of Lawrence is ready to deliver a seamless, rewarding buying experience. Call **785-491-7807**, our sales and service departments are on standby and happy to answer any questions

Eligible Benefits

All Features

  • 4.11 Axle Ratio
  • GVWR: 4,891 lbs
  • Full-Time All-Wheel
  • Battery w/Run Down Protection
  • Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control
  • 1 Skid Plate
  • Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
  • Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
  • Off-Road Suspension
  • Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
  • 16.6 Gal. Fuel Tank
  • Single Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Polished Tailpipe Finisher
  • Permanent Locking Hubs
  • Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
  • Double Wishbone Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
  • Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential
  • Wheels: 17" x 7.0 J Matte Black Finish Alum-Alloy
  • Tires: 225/60R17 99T All-Terrain -inc: raised white letters
  • Steel Spare Wheel
  • Full-Size Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
  • Express Open/Close Sliding Glass Panoramic 1st And 2nd Row Sunroof w/Sunshade
  • Body-Colored Front Bumper
  • Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
  • Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
  • Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
  • Body-Colored Door Handles
  • Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
  • Fixed Rear Window w/Wiper and Defroster
  • Deep Tinted Glass
  • Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Wiper Park
  • Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
  • Black Grille
  • Lip Spoiler
  • Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
  • Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
  • Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Auto High-Beam Headlamps
  • Perimeter/Approach Lights
  • LED Brakelights
  • Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
  • Front Fog Lamps
  • Radio: Subaru Starlink 8.0" Multimedia Plus System -inc: AM/FM stereo HD Radio w/single-disc CD player, MP3/WMA/CRR/RW file capability, multi-touch gesture high resolution display screen, voice activated controls, Bluetooth® audio streaming, hands-free phone connectivity and hands-free SMS text messaging connectivity (refer to subaru.com for cell phone compatibility), Near Field Communication (NFC), iPod control capability, SiriusXM All Access radio and Travel Link (4 months free trial/subscription required after), smartphone integration for AHA, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Pandora and Starlink cloud applications (refer to subaru.com for app availability), USB and Over The Air (OTA) audio system update, steering wheel controls for audio and Bluetooth®, 6 speakers, 3.5mm auxiliary input jack and dual USB A input/charge ports
  • Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control and Radio Data System
  • Fixed Antenna
  • 6 Speakers
  • Wireless Phone Connectivity
  • 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
  • Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 10-way power driver seat w/2-way power lumbar, 4-way manual passenger seat, height and tilt adjustable head restraints, driver and passenger front seatback pocket and whiplash reducing protection
  • 8-Way Driver Seat
  • Passenger Seat
  • 60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
  • Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
  • Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
  • Power Rear Windows
  • STARLINK (subscription required) Mobile Hotspot Internet Access
  • Leather Steering Wheel
  • Front Cupholder
  • Rear Cupholder
  • Valet Function
  • Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 2 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
  • Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Fuel
  • Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
  • Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
  • EyeSight Adaptive Cruise Control
  • HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
  • Voice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
  • Illuminated Locking Glove Box
  • Driver Foot Rest
  • Full Cloth Headliner
  • Cloth Door Trim Insert
  • Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
  • Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
  • Textured StarTex Upholstery -inc: silver and copper stitching and embossed Subaru Wilderness logo on head restraints
  • Day-Night Rearview Mirror
  • Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
  • Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 3 12V DC Power Outlets
  • Front Map Lights
  • Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
  • Carpet Floor Trim and Vinyl/Rubber Mat
  • Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Vinyl/Rubber Front And Rear Floor Mats
  • Cargo Area Concealed Storage
  • Roll-Up Cargo Cover
  • Cargo Space Lights
  • FOB Controls -inc: Keyfob Cargo Access
  • Smart Device Integration
  • STARLINK Safety and Security (Subscription Required) Tracker System
  • Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
  • Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
  • Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
  • Driver Information Center
  • Trip Computer
  • Outside Temp Gauge
  • Digital/Analog Appearance
  • Manual Anti-Whiplash w/Tilt Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
  • Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
  • 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
  • Seats w/Leatherette Back Material
  • Perimeter Alarm
  • Immobilizer
  • 3 12V DC Power Outlets
  • Air Filtration
  • Lane Centering
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • ABS And Driveline Traction Control
  • Side Impact Beams
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
  • EyeSight Pre-Collision Braking
  • EyeSight Lane Keep Assist Lane Keeping Assist
  • EyeSight Lane Keep Assist Lane Departure Warning
  • Collision Mitigation-Front
  • Driver Monitoring-Alert
  • Emergency Sos Capability
  • Blind Spot Detection (BSD) Blind Spot
  • Evasion Assist
  • Reverse Automatic Braking
  • Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
  • Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
  • Airbag Occupancy Sensor
  • Driver Knee Airbag
  • Rear Child Safety Locks
  • Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
  • STARLINK boundary/curfew/speed alert (subscription required)
  • Back-Up Camera w/Washer
  • Front View Monitor w/180 degree view angle Front Camera
  • Navigation System
  • 8" Audio w/harman/kardon & Power Rear Gate
  • 6 Speakers
  • AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
  • CD player
  • harman/kardon 9-Speaker Audio System
  • Radio data system
  • Radio: Subaru Starlink 8.0" Multimedia Nav System
  • Radio: Subaru Starlink 8.0" Multimedia Plus System
  • Air Conditioning
  • Automatic temperature control
  • Front dual zone A/C
  • Rear window defroster
  • Power driver seat
  • Power Rear Gate
  • Power steering
  • Power windows
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
  • Four wheel independent suspension
  • Speed-sensing steering
  • Traction control
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
  • ABS brakes
  • Anti-whiplash front head restraints
  • Dual front impact airbags
  • Dual front side impact airbags
  • Emergency communication system: STARLINK Safety and Security (Subscription Required)
  • Front anti-roll bar
  • Knee airbag
  • Low tire pressure warning
  • Occupant sensing airbag
  • Overhead airbag
  • Rear anti-roll bar
  • Power moonroof: Panoramic
  • Brake assist
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Backup Camera
  • Auto High-beam Headlights
  • Front fog lights
  • Fully automatic headlights
  • Panic alarm
  • Security system
  • Speed control
  • Bumpers: body-color
  • Heated door mirrors
  • Power door mirrors
  • Roof rack: rails only
  • Splash Guards - Wilderness
  • Spoiler
  • Turn signal indicator mirrors
  • Carpeted Floor Mats - Wilderness
  • Door Scuff Protector - Wilderness
  • Driver door bin
  • Driver vanity mirror
  • Front reading lights
  • Illuminated entry
  • Leather Shift Knob
  • Outside temperature display
  • Overhead console
  • Passenger vanity mirror
  • Rear seat center armrest
  • Rear Seatback Protector - Wilderness
  • Side Sill Plates - Wilderness
  • STARLINK/Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
  • Tachometer
  • Telescoping steering wheel
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Trip computer
  • Front Bucket Seats
  • Front Center Armrest
  • Heated Front Bucket Seats
  • Heated front seats
  • Split folding rear seat
  • Textured StarTex Upholstery
  • Passenger door bin
  • Alloy wheels
  • Wheels: 17" x 7.0 J Matte Black Finish Alum-Alloy
  • Rear window wiper
  • Variably intermittent wipers
  • 4.11 Axle Ratio
  • McCarthy Certified
  • Fully Detailed
  • 135 point inspected!
  • Safety Inspected
  • Vehicle
    • EPA Classification: Small SUV 4WD
  • Mileage
    • Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 26
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 25
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 28
  • Weight Information
    • Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3620
  • Trailering
    • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 3000
    • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 300
    • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 3000
    • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 300
    • Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs): 3000
  • Suspension
    • Suspension Type - Front: Strut
    • Suspension Type - Rear: Double Wishbone
    • Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
    • Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Double Wishbone
  • Brakes
    • Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
    • Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
    • Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
    • Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
    • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.4
    • Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.2
  • Tires
    • Front Tire Size: P225/60TR17
    • Rear Tire Size: P225/60TR17
    • Spare Tire Size: Full-Size
  • Wheels
    • Front Wheel Size (in): 17 X 7
    • Rear Wheel Size (in): 17 X 7
    • Spare Wheel Size (in): Full-Size
    • Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
    • Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
    • Spare Wheel Material: Steel
  • Steering
    • Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
    • Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 35.4
  • Fuel Tank
    • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 16.6
  • Exterior Dimensions
    • Wheelbase (in): 104.9
    • Length, Overall (in): 182.7
    • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 72.2
    • Height, Overall (in): 68.9
    • Track Width, Front (in): 61.4
    • Track Width, Rear (in): 61.4
    • Min Ground Clearance (in): 9.2
    • Liftover Height (in): 28.5
  • Cargo Area Dimensions
    • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): 69.9
    • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): 35.7
    • Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in): 51.2
    • Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): 43.3
    • Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): 32.4
    • Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 69.1
    • Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 26.9
  • Interior Dimensions
    • Passenger Capacity: 5
    • Passenger Volume (ft³): 107.6
    • Front Head Room (in): 40.2
    • Front Leg Room (in): 43.3
    • Front Shoulder Room (in): 58.1
    • Front Hip Room (in): 54.5
    • Second Head Room (in): 37.6
    • Second Leg Room (in): 39.4
    • Second Shoulder Room (in): 57.2
    • Second Hip Room (in): 53.5
  • Summary
    • Vehicle Name: Subaru Forester
    • Body Style: Sport Utility
  • Emissions
    • Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 6.8
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