Subaru Baja vs. Subaru Forester
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Highlights
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$22,495
Starting MSRP
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$29,995
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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-
Towing Capacity
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1,500 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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Gas Flat 4-Cyl
Engine Type
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Regular Gasoline H-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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23 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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165 hp
Horsepower
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180 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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4
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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2.5L/150
Displacement
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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Displacement
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Gas Flat 4-Cyl
Engine Type
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Regular Gasoline H-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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165 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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180 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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166 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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178 @ 3700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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23 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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7.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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145/80R16
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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Alloy
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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16 x 4.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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P225/60HR16
Rear Tire Size
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P225/60HR17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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P225/60HR16
Front Tire Size
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P225/60HR17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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HD Raised
Suspension Type - Rear
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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HD Raised
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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19
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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38 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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37 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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Not Available in
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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74 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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17 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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35 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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58 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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8 in
Min Ground Clearance
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9 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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71 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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51 in
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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65 in
Height, Overall
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68 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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39 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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43 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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Not Available in
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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32 in
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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4
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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37 in
Second Head Room
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40 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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91 ft³
Passenger Volume
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111 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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52 in
Second Hip Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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193 in
Length, Overall
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183 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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58 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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49 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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49 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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104 in
Wheelbase
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105 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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30 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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1,500 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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150 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,480 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,510 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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150 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,400 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,400 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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Safety
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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-
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Entertainment
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-
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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90
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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430
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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11.4 x 0.94 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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11.3 x 0.39 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Pwr
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2006 Subaru Baja or the 2026 Subaru Forester?
The 2026 Subaru Forester is more reliable than the 2006 Subaru Baja according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 Forester versus a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2006 Baja.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2006 Subaru Baja or the 2026 Subaru Forester?
The 2026 Subaru Forester is more fuel efficient than the 2006 Subaru Baja with 29 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2006 Subaru Baja or the 2026 Subaru Forester?
The 2006 Subaru Baja is cheaper than the 2026 Subaru Forester with a $22,495 starting MSRP versus a $29,995 starting MSRP.
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