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2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X4dr All-wheel Drive |
2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium4dr All-wheel Drive |
2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited4dr All-wheel Drive |
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i4dr All-wheel Drive |
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(2011 Subaru Forester 4dr AWD shown)
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(2011 Subaru Forester 4dr AWD shown)
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*Does not include customer cash-back incentives or options |
N/A | N/A | N/A | $22,160* |
| MSRP | $20,495 | $23,195 | $26,495 | $21,995 |
| Destination Charge | $725 | $725 | $725 | $825 |
| Invoice Price | $19,397 | $21,869 | $24,814 | $20,811 |
| Total List Price | $21,220 | $23,920 | $27,220 | $22,820 |
| Available Engines | 170-hp, 2.5-liter H-4 (regular gas) | 170-hp, 2.5-liter H-4 (regular gas) | 170-hp, 2.5-liter H-4 (regular gas) | 170-hp, 2.5-liter H-4 (regular gas) |
| Available Transmissions | 5-speed manual w/OD 4-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual | 5-speed manual w/OD 4-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual | 4-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual | 6-speed CVT w/OD and auto-manual 6-speed manual w/OD |
| Fuel Economy City | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Fuel Economy Highway | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 29 mpg |
| NHTSA Crash Test Data | ||||
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| IIHS Crash Test Data | ||||
| Side, Driver Torso | Good | Good | Good | Driver Torso |
| Side, Driver Pelvis/Leg | Acceptable | Acceptable | Acceptable | Driver Pelvis/Leg |
| Rear, Dynamic Rating | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Side, Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | Good | Good | Good | Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Right Leg/Foot | Good | Good | Good | Right Leg/Foot |
| Side, Driver Head and Neck | Good | Good | Good | Driver Head and Neck |
| Side, Rear Passenger Head Protection | Good | Good | Good | Rear Passenger Head Protection |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Restraints | Good | Good | Good | Restraints |
| Side, Rear Passenger Head and Neck | Good | Good | Good | Rear Passenger Head and Neck |
| Side, Rear Passenger Torso | Good | Good | Good | Rear Passenger Torso |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Structure/safety cage | Good | Good | Good | Structure/safety cage |
| Rear, Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Side, Structure/safety cage | Acceptable | Acceptable | Acceptable | Structure/safety cage |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Chest | Good | Good | Good | Chest |
| Rear, Overall Rear | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Other, Roof Strength | Good | Good | Good | Roof Strength |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Left Leg/Foot | Good | Good | Good | Left Leg/Foot |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Overall Front | Good | Good | Good | Overall Front |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Head/Neck | Good | Good | Good | Head/Neck |
| Side, Overall Side | Good | Good | Good | Overall Side |
| Side, Driver Head Protection | Good | Good | Good | Driver Head Protection |
| Overview | 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X | 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium | 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i |
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Safety Overview
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driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, immobilizer | driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, immobilizer | driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, immobilizer | driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, immobilizer |
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Drive-Type Overview
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all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Interior | 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X | 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium | 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i |
| Air filter | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo concealed storage | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo net | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Cargo tie downs | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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Clock
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in-dash | in-dash | in-dash | in-dash |
| Compass | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Cruise control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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12V DC power outlet
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3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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Overhead console
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mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage |
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Floor console
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full | full | full | full |
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Floor mats
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carpeted front & rear | carpeted front & rear | carpeted front & rear | carpeted front & rear |
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Front windows
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power | power | power | power |
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Rear windows
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power | power | power | power |
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1-Touch Window Down
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driver | driver | driver | driver |
| Programmable garage door opener | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip computer | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low fuel warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior temperature display | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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Lighting - map lights
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front | front | front | front |
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Lighting - dome light
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fade | fade | fade | fade |
| Lighting - cargo light | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear window defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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Rearview mirror
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Standard: day-night |
Standard: day-night |
Standard: day-night |
Standard: day-night |
| Available: auto-dimming day-night |
Available: auto-dimming day-night |
Available: auto-dimming day-night |
Available: auto-dimming day-night |
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Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
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driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
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Fuel door release
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mechanical | mechanical | mechanical | mechanical |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seats | 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X | 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium | 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i |
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Front seat type
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bucket | bucket | bucket | bucket |
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Seating capacity
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5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers |
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Front passenger seat direction controls
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4-way | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
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Front armrests
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center | center | center | center |
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Rear seats
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60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench |
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Rear head restraints
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3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable |
| Entertainment | 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X | 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium | 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i |
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CD player
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in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single |
| MP3 capability | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary audio input | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security | 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X | 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium | 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i |
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Airbags, frontal
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driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
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Airbags, side impact
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seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
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Airbags, side curtain
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curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Occupant sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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Traction control
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ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
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Height adjustable safety belts
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front | front | front | front |
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Seatbelt pretensioners
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front | front | front | front |
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Headlights
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halogen | halogen | halogen | halogen |
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Exterior light control
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auto off | auto off | auto off | auto off |
| Daytime running lights | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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Door curb lights
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2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Illuminated entry | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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Remote keyless entry
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keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) |
| Panic alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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Door locks
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power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
| Rear child safety door locks | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content theft-deterrent alarm system | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition disable | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low tire pressure warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Warranty | 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X | 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium | 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i |
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Warranty - Basic (mths/miles)
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36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 |
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Warranty - Power Train (mths/miles)
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60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 |
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Warranty - Corrosion/Perforation (mths/miles)
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60/unlimited | 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited |
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Warranty - Roadside Assistance (mths/miles)
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36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 |
| Exterior | 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X | 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium | 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i |
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Antenna
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integrated roof | integrated roof | integrated roof | integrated roof |
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Paint
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clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
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Bodyside moldings
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Available: body-colored |
Available: body-colored |
Available: body-colored |
Available: body-colored |
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Grille trim
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Standard: with chrome bar |
Standard: with chrome bar |
Standard: with chrome bar |
Standard: with chrome bar |
| Available: black w/body-color surround |
Available: black w/body-color surround |
Available: black w/body-color surround |
Available: black w/body-color surround |
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Fog/driving lights
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Available: front |
Available: front |
front | Available: front |
| Door count | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
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Rear cargo door
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liftgate | liftgate | liftgate | liftgate |
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Rear window type
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fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
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Mirrors
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dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote |
| Roof rack | Available | Available | Available | Available |
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Spare tire and wheel
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compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel |
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Windshield wipers - front
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variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
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Rear window wipers
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fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval |
| Mud flaps | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Mechanical | 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X | 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium | 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i |
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Engine
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2.5L H-4 | 2.5L H-4 | 2.5L H-4 | 2.5L H-4 |
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Engine - valvetrain
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DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
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Recommended fuel
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regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
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Brakes
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4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc |
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Antilock braking system (ABS)
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4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake assist | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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Drive type
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all wheel | all wheel | all wheel | all wheel |
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Exhaust
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stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
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Steering
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rack & pinion | rack & pinion | rack & pinion | rack & pinion |
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Suspension tuning
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regular | regular | regular | regular |
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Front suspension type
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strut | strut | strut | strut |
| Front anti-roll bar | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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Front shocks
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gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
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Front springs
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coil | coil | coil | coil |
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Rear suspension type
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double wishbone | double wishbone | double wishbone | double wishbone |
| Rear anti-roll bar | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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Rear shocks
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gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
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Rear springs
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coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Electronic stability system | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tiptronic automatic | Available | Available | Standard | Available |
| Remote vehicle starting system | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Specifications | 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X | 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium | 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i |
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Engine
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2.5L H-4 | 2.5L H-4 | 2.5L H-4 | 2.5L H-4 |
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Horsepower
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170 @ 5,800 rpm | 170 @ 5,800 rpm | 170 @ 5,800 rpm | 170 @ 5,800 rpm |
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Torque
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174 @ 4,100 rpm | 174 @ 4,100 rpm | 174 @ 4,100 rpm | 174 @ 4,100 rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 compliant | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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Bore-and-Stroke
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3.70 / 3.54 " | 3.70 / 3.54 " | 3.70 / 3.54 " | 3.70 / 3.54 " |
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Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
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4,480 lbs. | 4,480 lbs. | 4,480 lbs. | 4,480 lbs. |
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Payload
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900 lbs. | 900 lbs. | 900 lbs. | 900 lbs. |
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Rear legroom
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38.0 " | 38.0 " | 38.0 " | 38.0 " |





