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2008 Subaru Forester

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Kelley Blue Book Retail:  $17,650 – $20,400   Change Vehicle
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EPA Fuel Economy:
 City: 18 – 20   Highway: 23 – 27
Available Engines:
 173-hp, 2.5-liter H-4 (regular gas)
224-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
•Available L.L.Bean Edition
•Standard AWD
•More powerful turbocharged engine in 2.5 XT Limited
•Manual or automatic
•Carlike structure
 
+Maneuverability
+Performance of 2.5 XT
+Driving ease
+Quietness while cruising
+Fuel economy of regular engine
 
-Some turbo lag with turbocharged engine
-Minimal offroad capability
-No low-range gearing
-Ride comfort over harsh surfaces
-No side curtain airbags
 

Vehicle Summary

The Subaru Forester is a compact sport utility vehicle that competes with the likes of the Toyota RAV4 and Saturn Vue, even though it looks more like a tall wagon than a traditional SUV. All-wheel drive is standard, and trim levels include the base 2.5 X, Sports 2.5 X, upscale 2.5 X L.L.Bean Edition, Sports 2.5 XT and 2.5 XT Limited. Turbo models with an automatic transmission have a tweaked all-wheel-drive system for 2008, and they also gain an electronic stability system. Changes for other models are largely cosmetic.  Read more 

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  Original MSRP

4dr All-wheel Drive 2.5 X

 $21,195

4dr All-wheel Drive Sports 2.5 X

 $21,695

4dr All-wheel Drive 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition

 $26,695

4dr All-wheel Drive Sports 2.5 XT

 $26,995

4dr All-wheel Drive 2.5 XT Limited

 $27,895

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