Mike Shaw Subaru
2017 Subaru Forester
Now available at Mike Shaw Subaru in Thornton, CO
- Starting MSRP$22,595
- Horsepower170–250 hp
- EPA MPG22–26 city / 27–32 hwy
- Max Towing1,500 lbs
Common questions
The 2017 Subaru Forester at Mike Shaw Subaru in Thornton, CO, gives shoppers a practical five-seat SUV with trim-level choices spanning efficient 2.5-liter power and turbocharged 2.0-liter performance. This page brings together its pricing range, specifications, competitor comparisons, ownership considerations, and ways to connect with the dealership near West 104th Avenue, just west of Interstate 25.
- Starting MSRP
- $22,595
- Horsepower
- 170–250 hp
- EPA MPG
- 22–26 city / 27–32 hwy
- Max Towing
- 1,500 lbs
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Fuel
- Regular Unleaded / Premium Unleaded (Required)
- Body Style
- SUV
How the 2017 Subaru Forester Compares With Its Competitors
Pricing, power, fuel economy, towing and drivetrain help clarify how the Forester fits among 2017 compact SUVs. The Forester starts at $22,595 MSRP; MSRP excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees.
| Spec | 2017 Subaru Forester | 2017 Chevrolet Trax | 2017 Hyundai Tucson | 2017 Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $22,595 | $22,500 | $22,700 | $23,100 |
| Horsepower | 170–250 hp | 138 hp | 164–175 hp | 182 hp |
| EPA MPG | 22–26 city / 27–32 hwy | 24–25 city / 30–33 hwy | 21–26 city / 26–32 hwy | 20–22 city / 28–32 hwy |
| Max Towing | 1,500 lbs | — | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats | 5 seats | — |
| Fuel | Regular Unleaded / Premium Unleaded (Required) | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
Manufacturer figures for the model year shown; a range spans that model's trims. Starting MSRP excludes tax, title, registration, and dealer fees.
Compared with the 2017 Chevrolet Trax, the Forester starts at $22,595 versus $22,500 and offers 170 to 250 horsepower versus 138 horsepower. The Trax returns 24–25 city and 30–33 highway MPG, while Forester trims range from 22 to 26 city and 27 to 32 highway MPG, giving buyers different priorities around power, efficiency and entry price.
Against the 2017 Hyundai Tucson, the Forester offers 170 to 250 horsepower compared with 164–175 horsepower, while both models have five seats and up to 1,500 pounds of towing capacity. Tucson fuel economy is 21–26 city and 26–32 highway MPG, and its Front Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive choices may suit shoppers focused on drivetrain selection.
The 2017 Chevrolet Equinox starts at $23,100 and produces 182 horsepower, compared with the Forester's $22,595 starting MSRP and 170 to 250 horsepower range. Both offer up to 1,500 pounds of towing capacity, while Equinox fuel economy is 20–22 city and 28–32 highway MPG; the difference may matter to buyers balancing price, output and fuel use.
2017 Subaru Forester Specifications and Configuration
The Forester is a five-seat SUV with a Flat-4 engine layout, manual or automatic transmission choices, and six-speed or continuously variable transmission configurations. Across its six trims, engine displacement ranges from 1,998 to 2,498 cc, horsepower from 170 to 250 hp, and torque from 174 to 258 lb-ft.
Trim-level cargo space behind the rear seats ranges from 31.5 to 34.4 cubic feet. The SUV measures 180.9 inches long and 70.7 inches wide, with height ranging from 66.4 to 68.2 inches and a 103.9-inch wheelbase. Fuel capacity is 15.9 gallons, and maximum towing capacity is 1,500 pounds.
The 2.5i PZEV uses regular unleaded fuel, a 2.5-liter engine, 170 hp and a six-speed manual transmission. The 2.0XT trims use a 2.0-liter engine with 250 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, along with premium unleaded fuel required and a continuously variable transmission.
Buying a 2017 Subaru Forester in Thornton, CO
Mike Shaw Subaru is anchored along the West 104th Avenue corridor in Thornton, serving as a prominent automotive landmark in Denver’s northern suburbs. Located just west of Interstate 25, this commercial lifeline bridges the established neighborhoods of Northglenn with the growing communities of Westminster and Broomfield.
Local driving patterns range from weekday commutes toward downtown Denver and Broomfield to weekend trips toward the foothills and I-25 North. Families near Signal Creek, Hunter's Glen and the Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center use this corridor for daily errands, youth activities and seasonal travel.
Inventory changes hourly, and the store receives vehicles on a rolling basis. Visit the search inventory page to review current listings, or use the dealership's online process to value a trade and begin financing.
What to Weigh Before Buying
Forester trims vary meaningfully in powertrain, fuel requirement, transmission, cargo space and fuel economy. The 2.5i models use regular unleaded fuel and produce 170 hp, while the 2.0XT models require premium unleaded fuel and produce 250 hp.
Fuel economy ranges from 22 to 26 city MPG and 27 to 32 highway MPG across trims. Buyers should also compare the 31.5- to 34.4-cubic-foot cargo range, the 1,500-pound towing capacity and whether a six-speed manual or continuously variable transmission better suits daily driving.
