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Used 2008 Subaru Forester Features & Specs

Overview

Overview
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Engine Typegasgasgas
Transmission4-speed automatic4-speed automatic4-speed automatic
Drive Trainall wheel driveall wheel driveall wheel drive
Cylindersflat 4flat 4flat 4
Combined MPG222222
Total Seating555
Basic Warranty3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.

Drive Train

Drive Train
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Drive typeall wheel driveall wheel driveall wheel drive
Center limited slip differentialyesnono
Transmission4-speed automatic4-speed automatic4-speed automatic
mechanical center differentialyesyesyes
Center and rear limited slip differentialnoyesyes

Fuel & MPG

Fuel & MPG
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EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy)20/26 mpg20/26 mpg20/26 mpg
Range in miles (cty/hwy)318.0/413.4 mi.318.0/413.4 mi.318.0/413.4 mi.
Fuel tank capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Combined MPG222222
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleaded

Engine

Engine
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Torque166 ft-lbs. @ 4400 rpm166 ft-lbs. @ 4400 rpm166 ft-lbs. @ 4400 rpm
Base engine size2.5 L2.5 L2.5 L
Horsepower173 hp @ 6000 rpm173 hp @ 6000 rpm173 hp @ 6000 rpm
Turning circle34.8 ft.34.8 ft.34.8 ft.
Valves161616
Base engine typegasgasgas
Valve timingVariableVariableVariable
Cam typeSingle overhead cam (SOHC)Single overhead cam (SOHC)Single overhead cam (SOHC)
Cylindersflat 4flat 4flat 4

Safety

Safety
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electronic brakeforce distributionyesyesyes
front seatbelt pretensionersyesyesyes
Passenger head restraint whiplash protection systemyesyesyes
4-wheel ABSyesyesyes
Rear door child safety locksyesyesyes
dual front with head protection chambers side-mounted airbagsyesyesyes
Ventilated front disc / rear drum brakesyesnono
daytime running lightsyesyesyes
front fog/driving lightsyesyesyes
Rear center 3-point beltyesyesyes
child seat anchorsyesyesyes
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivationyesyesyes
Rear height adjustable headrestsyesyesyes
remote anti-theft alarm systemyesyesyes
2 front headrestsyesyesyes
3 rear headrestsyesyesyes
auto delay off headlampsyesyesyes
Turn signal mirrorsnoyesyes
Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakesnoyesyes

In-Car Entertainment

In-Car Entertainment
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100 watts stereo outputyesnono
element antennayesyesyes
AM/FM stereoyesyesyes
4 total speakersyesyesno
auxiliary audio inputnoyesyes
120 watts stereo outputnoyesyes
1 subwoofer(s)nonoyes
7 total speakersnonoyes

Comfort & Convenience

Comfort & Convenience
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Air conditioningyesnono
overhead console with storageyesyesyes
front seatback storageyesyesyes
cruise controlyesyesyes
cargo area lightyesyesyes
tilt-adjustable steering wheelyesyesyes
12V cargo area power outlet(s)yesyesyes
front reading lightsyesyesyes
simulated alloy trim on center consoleyesyesyes
speed-proportional power steeringyesyesyes
front and rear cupholdersyesyesyes
Rear floor matsyesyesno
front door pocketsyesyesyes
Dual vanity mirrorsyesyesyes
simulated alloy trim on dashyesyesyes
interior air filtrationyesyesyes
leather steering wheelnoyesno
Climate controlnoyesyes
turn signal in mirrorsnoyesyes
leather trim on shift knobnoyesno
leather and wood trim on shift knobnonoyes
electrochromatic inside rearview mirrornonoyes
universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)nonoyes
Rear and cargo floor matsnonoyes
leather and wood steering wheelnonoyes

Power Feature

Power Feature
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1 one-touch power windowsyesyesyes
Power mirrorsyesyesyes
remote keyless power door locksyesyesyes
Heated mirrorsyesyesyes

Instrumentation

Instrumentation
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low fuel level warningyesyesyes
clockyesyesyes
external temperature displayyesyesyes
tachometeryesyesyes
compassnonoyes

Front Seats

Front Seats
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Front head room39.8 in.39.1 in.39.1 in.
6 -way manual driver seat adjustmentsyesnono
bucket front seatsyesyesyes
height adjustable driver seatyesyesyes
Front shoulder room53.5 in.53.5 in.53.5 in.
Front leg room43.6 in.43.6 in.43.6 in.
4 -way manual passenger seat adjustmentyesyesyes
Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar supportyesyesyes
Front hip room51.6 in.51.6 in.51.6 in.
clothyesyesno
multi-level heating driver seatnoyesyes
multi-level heating passenger seatnoyesyes
8 -way power driver seatnoyesyes
leather/sueded microfibernonoyes

Rear Seats

Rear Seats
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Rear head room39.8 in.37.0 in.37.0 in.
Rear hip Room51.6 in.51.6 in.51.6 in.
Rear leg room33.7 in.33.7 in.33.7 in.
Rear shoulder room53.6 in.53.6 in.53.6 in.
folding with storage center armrestyesyesyes
Split-folding rear seatbackyesyesyes

Measurements

Measurements
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Front track58.9 in.58.9 in.58.9 in.
Maximum cargo capacity68.6 cu.ft.64.5 cu.ft.64.5 cu.ft.
Curb weight3185 lbs.3185 lbs.3205 lbs.
Cargo capacity, all seats in place30.7 cu.ft.28.9 cu.ft.28.9 cu.ft.
Drag Coefficient0.36 Cd.0.36 Cd.0.36 Cd.
Length176.6 in.176.6 in.176.6 in.
Maximum towing capacity2400 lbs.2400 lbs.2400 lbs.
Ground clearance8.1 in.8.1 in.8.1 in.
Height65.0 in.65.0 in.65.0 in.
EPA interior volume126.1 cu.ft.120.4 cu.ft.120.4 cu.ft.
Wheel base99.4 in.99.4 in.99.4 in.
Width68.3 in.68.3 in.68.3 in.
Rear track58.5 in.58.5 in.58.5 in.

Colors

Colors
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Exterior Colors
  • Topaz Gold Metallic
  • Dark Gray Metallic
  • Newport Blue Pearl
  • Steel Silver Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Pearl
  • Garnet Red Pearl
  • Aspen White
  • Topaz Gold Metallic
  • Dark Gray Metallic
  • Newport Blue Pearl
  • Steel Silver Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Pearl
  • Garnet Red Pearl
  • Aspen White
  • Topaz Gold Metallic
  • Evergreen Metallic/Steel Silver Metallic
  • Garnet Red Pearl/Steel Silver Metallic
  • Dark Gray Metallic/Steel Silver Metallic
  • Newport Blue Pearl/Steel Silver Metallic
  • Satin White Pearl/Steel Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
  • Desert Beige, leather/alcantara
  • Desert Beige, leather
  • Desert Beige, cloth
  • Graphite Gray, cloth
  • Desert Beige, leather/alcantara
  • Desert Beige, leather
  • Desert Beige, cloth
  • Graphite Gray, cloth
  • Desert Beige, leather/alcantara
  • Desert Beige, leather
  • Desert Beige, cloth

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels
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inside mounted spare tireyesyesyes
Steel spare wheelyesyesyes
full wheel coversyesnono
temporary spare tireyesyesyes
All season tiresyesyesyes
P215/60R16 94H tiresyesyesyes
steel wheelsyesnono
16 x 6.5 in. wheelsyesyesyes
alloy wheelsnoyesno
painted alloy wheelsnonoyes

Suspension

Suspension
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four-wheel independent suspensionyesyesyes
multi-link rear suspensionyesyesyes
Front and rear stabilizer baryesyesyes
MacPherson strut front suspensionyesyesyes

Warranty

Warranty
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Basic3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Drivetrain5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Roadside3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.

Inventory

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