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| Pros | Cons |
| Visibility | Rear-seat room |
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| Cargo room | |
| XS, man. | XS L.L. Bean, auto. | XT w/Prem. Pkg., auto. | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 6 | 4.3 |
| XS, man. | XS L.L. Bean, auto. | XT w/Prem. Pkg., auto. | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 5 | 4.8 |
| XS, man. | XS L.L. Bean, auto. | XT w/Prem. Pkg., auto. | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 4.5 |
| XS, man. | XS L.L. Bean, auto. | XT w/Prem. Pkg., auto. | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 4.7 |
| XS, man. | XS L.L. Bean, auto. | XT w/Prem. Pkg., auto. | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| XS, man. | XS L.L. Bean, auto. | XT w/Prem. Pkg., auto. | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 5.5 |
| XS, man. | XS L.L. Bean, auto. | XT w/Prem. Pkg., auto. | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 5.7 |
| XS, man. | XS L.L. Bean, auto. | XT w/Prem. Pkg., auto. | Class Average |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 4.5 |
| XS, man. | XS L.L. Bean, auto. | XT w/Prem. Pkg., auto. | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 6.7 |
| XS, man. | XS L.L. Bean, auto. | XT w/Prem. Pkg., auto. | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| XS, man. | XS L.L. Bean, auto. | XT w/Prem. Pkg., auto. | Class Average |
| 55 | 55 | 56 | 50.7 |
| Low Score | 30 | |
| Average Score | 50 | |
| High Score | 61 |
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| 2.5 X 4-door wagon | $21,295 | $19,685 | $575 |
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| 2.5 XS 4-door wagon | $23,695 | $21,784 | $575 |
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| 2.5 XS w/sunroof 4-door wagon | $24,695 | $22,692 | $575 |
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| 2.5 XS L.L. Bean Edition 4-door wagon | $26,395 | $24,235 | $575 |
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| 2.5 XT 4-door wagon | $25,695 | $23,698 | $575 |
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| 2.5 XT w/Premium Pkg. 4-door wagon | $27,395 | $25,237 | $575 |
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Popular Equipment Group 1
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2.5 XS, 2.5 XS L.L. Bean Edition, 2.5 XS w/sunroof, 2.5 XT, 2.5 XT w/Premium Pkg.
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$289
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$186
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Cargo tray, mud guards, rear-bumper cover. NA X.
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Popular Equipment Group 2
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2.5 X, 2.5 XS, 2.5 XS w/sunroof
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$429
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$280
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Automatic day/night rearview mirror, theft-deterrent system upgrade, tailpipe cover. NA XS L.L. Bean Edition, XT, XT Premium.
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Popular Equipment Group 3
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2.5 X, 2.5 XS, 2.5 XS L.L. Bean Edition, 2.5 XS w/sunroof, 2.5 XT, 2.5 XT w/Premium Pkg.
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$174
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$114
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Armrest extension, cargo net.
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Popular Equipment Group 4
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2.5 X, 2.5 XS, 2.5 XS L.L. Bean Edition, 2.5 XS w/sunroof, 2.5 XT, 2.5 XT w/Premium Pkg.
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$170
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$105
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Cargo bin, rubber floormats.
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Popular Equipment Group 5
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2.5 X, 2.5 XS, 2.5 XS L.L. Bean Edition, 2.5 XS w/sunroof, 2.5 XT, 2.5 XT w/Premium Pkg.
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$232
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$148
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Rear, side, and seatback cargo nets, cargo spot light.
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Popular Equipment Group 6
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2.5 X, 2.5 XS, 2.5 XS L.L. Bean Edition, 2.5 XS w/sunroof, 2.5 XT, 2.5 XT w/Premium Pkg.
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$272
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$175
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Cargo tray, mud guards, tailpipe cover.
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Popular Equipment Group 7
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XT, XT w/Premium
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$387
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$252
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Automatic day/night rearview mirror, compass, theft-deterrent system upgrade.
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Protection Group
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2.5 X, 2.5 XS, 2.5 XS L.L. Bean Edition, 2.5 XS w/sunroof, 2.5 XT, 2.5 XT w/Premium Pkg.
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$632
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$392
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Brush guard, hood protector, rear dust deflector, differential protector.
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Powertrain |
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4-speed automatic transmission
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2.5 X, 2.5 XS, 2.5 XS w/sunroof, 2.5 XT, 2.5 XT w/Premium Pkg.
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$800
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$727
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Std. XS L.L. Bean Edition. Deletes hill-holder clutch.
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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Premium Sound Pkg. 1
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X
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$1,101
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$770
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In-dash 6-disc CD changer, upgraded sound system.
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Premium Sound Pkg. 2
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2.5 X, 2.5 XS, 2.5 XS L.L. Bean Edition, 2.5 XS w/sunroof
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$375
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$245
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Upgraded sound system. Std. XT, XT Premium.
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In-dash 6-disc CD changer
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X
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$525
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$394
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Automatic day/night rearview mirror
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2.5 X, 2.5 XS, 2.5 XS w/sunroof, 2.5 XT, 2.5 XT w/Premium Pkg.
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$183
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$119
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Includes compass. Std. L.L. Bean Edition.
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Gauge Pkg.
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2.5 XS, 2.5 XS L.L. Bean Edition, 2.5 XS w/sunroof, 2.5 XT, 2.5 XT w/Premium Pkg.
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$725
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$518
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Oil-temperature gauge, voltmeter, vacuum gauge (XS), turbo-boost gauge (XT). Deletes digital clock. NA X.
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Turbo-boost gauge
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XT, XT Premium
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$310
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$202
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Rubber floormats
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2.5 X, 2.5 XS, 2.5 XS L.L. Bean Edition, 2.5 XS w/sunroof, 2.5 XT, 2.5 XT w/Premium Pkg.
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$55
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$33
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Rear spoiler
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2.5 X, 2.5 XS, 2.5 XS L.L. Bean Edition, 2.5 XS w/sunroof, 2.5 XT, 2.5 XT w/Premium Pkg.
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$353
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$230
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Security upgrade kit
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X, XS, XS w/sunroof, XS L.L. Bean
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$204
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$133
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Std. XT, XT Premium
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Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires |
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Trailer hitch
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2.5 X, 2.5 XS, 2.5 XS L.L. Bean Edition, 2.5 XS w/sunroof, 2.5 XT, 2.5 XT w/Premium Pkg.
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$295
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$192
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Alloy wheels
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X
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$659
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$495
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| Specification | Subaru Forester 4-door wagon |
| Wheelbase, in. | 99.4 |
| Overall Length, in. | 175.2 |
| Overall Width, in. | 68.3 |
| Overall Height, in. | 62.6 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3090 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 64.1 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 15.9 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.8 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 43.6 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 39.8 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 33.7 |
| sohc H4 | Turbocharged dohc H4 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 2.5 /150 | 2.5 /150 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 165 @ 5600 | 210 @ 5600 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 166 @ 4000 | 235 @ 3600 |
| Availability | Standard | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 5-speed manual | 23/30 | 19/24 |
| 4-speed automatic | 22/29 | 19/25 |
Antilock Brakes Traction Control Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags Curtain Side Airbags Rear Side Airbags |
| Test | Subaru Forester 4-door wagon |
| Front Impact, Driver | 5 |
| Front Impact, Passenger | 5 |
| Rollover Resistance | 4 |
| Side Impact, Driver | 5 |
| Side Impact, Rear Passenger | 5 |
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | 5/60,000 | -- |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 5/unlimited | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
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Tester's Comments
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Major Options: Splash Guards, Bumper Cover Consumer Guide® Fuel Economy: 24.21 mpg (what's this?) Problems During Test: None From The Back Seat Mark Bilek I really can't see much reason to buy the Forester. Who wants a small, semi-useful wagon with mediocre fuel economy and a tepid engine? Add in the fact that the vehicle is overpriced by about $5000 and the Forester quickly becomes one of our worst Best Buys picks. Tom Appel I think only price prevents this practical Subie from reaching the ranks of Best Buy. 27 large is a hefty price, but this little SUV's inherent goodness justifies it. |
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