- MSRP: $21,195 - $27,895
- Invoice: $20,015 - $26,116
- Market Price: $20,193 - $26,348
- Local Dealer Price:
- Fuel Economy Range: 27 mpg Hwy, 20 mpg City
- NHTSA Driver's Crash Rating:
- Basic Warranty: 36 months/36,000 miles
- Seating capacity: 5
- User Rating :(3 reviews)
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2008 Subaru Forester
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2008 Subaru Forester Equipment
Mechanical
| 2.5 X 4dr All-wheel Drive Options | Sports 2.5 X 4dr All-wheel Drive Options | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive Options | Sports 2.5 XT 4dr All-wheel Drive Options | 2.5 XT Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Options | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L H-4 | 2.5L H-4 | 2.5L H-4 | 2.5L H-4 | 2.5L H-4 |
| Engine - valvetrain | SOHC | SOHC | SOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | NA | NA | NA | intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo |
| Recommended fuel | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | premium unleaded | premium unleaded |
| Brakes | front disc/rear drum | front disc/rear drum | 4 wheel disc | 4 wheel disc | 4 wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive type | all wheel | all wheel | all wheel | all wheel | all wheel |
| Engine block heater | opt | opt | opt | opt | opt |
| Exhaust | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Steering | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Speed sensitive steering | std | std | std | std | std |
| Suspension tuning | heavy duty | heavy duty | heavy duty | heavy duty | heavy duty |
| Front suspension type | strut | strut | strut | strut | strut |
| Front anti-roll bar | std | std | std | std | std |
| Front shocks | regular | regular | regular | regular | regular |
| Front springs | coil | coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Rear suspension type | strut | strut | strut | strut | strut |
| Rear anti-roll bar | std | std | std | std | std |
| Rear shocks | regular | regular | regular | regular | regular |
| Rear springs | coil | coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Electronic stability system | NA | NA | NA | opt | opt |
| Transmission | 5-spd man w/OD | 5-spd man w/OD | 4-spd auto w/OD | 5-spd man w/OD | 5-spd man w/OD |
| Axle ratio | 4.11 | 4.11 | 4.44 | 4.11 | 4.44 |
| Locking/limited slip differential | opt | NA | std | NA | NA |
| Traction control | NA | NA | NA | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
Exterior
| Exterior light control | auto off | auto off | auto off | auto off | auto off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antenna | window grid | window grid | window grid | window grid | window grid |
| Body material | galvanized steel/alloy | galvanized steel/alloy | galvanized steel/alloy | galvanized steel/alloy | galvanized steel/alloy |
| Paint | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat lower accent two-tone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim | chrome | black | chrome | black | chrome |
| Fog/driving lights | front | NA | front | NA | front |
| Door count | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Rear cargo door | liftgate | liftgate | liftgate | liftgate | liftgate |
| Tinted windows | light | light | light | light | light |
| Rear window type | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Mirrors | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote |
| Heated door mirrors | opt | NA | std | NA | std |
| Sunroof | 1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding glass | NA | 1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding glass | 1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding glass | 1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding glass |
| Spoiler | wing | wing | wing | lip | wing |
| Roof rack | std | NA | std | NA | std |
| Roof rails | NA | std | NA | std | NA |
| Rear step bumper | std | std | std | std | std |
| Tires | P215/60HR16 RBL M+S | P215/60HR16 RBL M+S | P215/60HR16 RBL M+S | P215/55HR17 RBL M+S | P215/55HR17 RBL M+S |
| Wheels | 16" steel | 16" silver alloy | 16" painted alloy | 17" silver alloy | 17" silver alloy |
| Spare tire and wheel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel |
| Windshield wipers - front | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
| Rear window wipers | fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval |
| Mud flaps | std | std | std | std | opt |
| Headlights | halogen | halogen | halogen | halogen | halogen |
| Daytime running lights | std | std | std | std | std |
Interior
| Tachometer | std | std | std | std | std |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water temp gauge | std | std | std | std | std |
| Low fuel warning | std | std | std | std | std |
| Lighting - map lights | front | front | front | front | front |
| Lighting - dome light | fade | fade | fade | fade | fade |
| Lighting - cargo light | std | std | std | std | std |
| Rear window defogger | std | std | std | std | std |
| Rear view mirror | day-night | day-night | auto-dimming day-night | day-night | day-night |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Seatback storage pockets | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column | std | std | std | std | std |
| Steering wheel material | plastic/vinyl | leather | MOMO leather/genuine wood | leather | leather |
| Air conditioning, front | manual | automatic | automatic | automatic | automatic |
| Air filter | std | std | std | std | std |
| Underseat ducts | std | std | std | std | std |
| Cargo concealed storage | std | std | std | std | std |
| Cargo net | opt | opt | opt | opt | opt |
| Cargo tie downs | std | std | std | std | std |
| Clock | in-dash | in-dash | in-dash | in-dash | in-dash |
| Cupholders | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim | plastic/rubber | leather | MOMO leather/genuine wood | leather | leather |
| Overhead console | mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage |
| Floor console | full | full | full | full | full |
| Floor mats | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear |
| Instrumentation | analog | analog | analog | analog | analog |
| Airbags, frontal | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Height adjustable safety belts | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | front | front | front | front | front |
Warranty
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) | 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 |
Comfort
| Front seat type | sport | sport | sport | sport | sport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard seating | 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers |
| Front driver seat direction controls | 6-way | 6-way | 8-way power | 6-way | 8-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar support | driver | driver | driver | driver | driver |
| Front armrests | center | center | center | center | center |
| Front head restraints | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable |
| Heated front seats | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | NA | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Rear seats | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench |
| Rear armrest | std | std | std | std | std |
| Rear head restraints | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable |
| Seat trim | cloth | cloth | Alcantara(R) simulated suede/leather | cloth | leather |
Convenience
| Exterior temperature display | std | std | std | std | std |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass | opt | opt | std | opt | opt |
| Cruise control | std |