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2004 Subaru Forester

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Kelley Blue Book Retail:  $11,250 – $13,500   Change Vehicle
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EPA Fuel Economy:
 City: 18 – 22   Highway: 23 – 28
Available Engines:
 165-hp, 2.5-liter H-4 (regular gas)
210-hp, 2.5-liter H-4 (premium)
Available Transmissions: 4-speed automatic w/OD
5-speed manual w/OD

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 What We Don't
•New turbocharged 2.5 XT
•AWD
•Active-type AWD in new 2.5 XT
•Manual or automatic transmission
•Side-impact airbags
 
+Ride comfort
+Handling
+Quietness
+Easy to drive
+Resale value
 
-Moderate front-seat space
-Limited rear-seat room
-Undramatic performance
 

Vehicle Summary

Subaru's compact Impreza-based sport utility vehicle combines all-wheel-drive traction with a pleasant demeanor. Regular Forester models use a 165-horsepower horizontally opposed engine. Subaru has added a new Forester 2.5 XT with a turbocharged engine that delivers 210 hp for the 2004 model year.  Read more 

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  Original MSRP

4dr All-wheel Drive 2.5 X

 $21,020

4dr All-wheel Drive 2.5 XS

 $23,270

4dr All-wheel Drive 2.5 XT

 $25,095

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