Thoughts on the Subaru Forester (and trim recommendations?)

Currently own three vehicles and this would replace Nissan Altima that has been my commuter (commute about 14- to16 miles; Altima has 150K on it). This will make an occasional trip to the mountains for skiing and in 3-4 years is likely to make a permanent move to climate where there is an occasional snow storm.

Reasons for the Subaru really are the AWD. I DESPISE putting on chains/cables and will avoid power days to avoid. The wilderness is raised a bit so chains are far easier and once move happens could simply swap out for snow tires in the winter and largely avoid hassles all together.

Thoughts?