2005 Subaru Forester X specs & colors
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MSRP
- 4dr 2.5 X Manual $21,445
- 4dr 2.5 X Auto $22,245
- 4dr 2.5 XS Manual $23,845
- 4dr 2.5 XS Auto $24,645
- 4dr 2.5 XS Manual w/Moonroof $24,845
- 4dr 2.5 XS Auto w/Moonroof $25,645
- 4dr 2.5 XT Manual $25,845
- 4dr 2.5 XS L.L. Bean Edition Auto $26,545
- 4dr 2.5 XT Auto $26,645
- 4dr 2.5 XT Manual w/Premium Pkg $27,545
- 4dr 2.5 XT Auto w/Premium Pkg $28,345
$21,445
Starting MSRP
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Specifications
| EPA Classification | 4WD Sport Utility |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 356 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 75 |
| Displacement | 2.5L/150 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 166 @ 4000 |
| Engine Type | Gas Flat 4-Cyl |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 165 @ 5600 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 23 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 30 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 477.00 mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Cruising Range - City | 365.70 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.06 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.45 |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.09 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.78 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.45 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.11 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.33 |
| Suspension Type - Rear | HD Raised |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Lower L-Arms |
| Suspension Type - Front | HD Raised |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Parallel Links |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.4 x 0.94 in |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 15.9 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | Variable |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 34.8 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | 37.4 ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.0 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Spare Tire Size | P215/60HR16 |
| Front Tire Size | P215/60HR16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/60HR16 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 2400 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 200 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3090 lbs |
| Min Ground Clearance | 7.5 in |
| Second Hip Room | 51.6 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 58.5 in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | N/A in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 68.3 in |
| Height, Overall | 65.0 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 37.0 in |
| Trunk Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | 33.7 in |
| Second Leg Room | 33.7 in |
| Liftover Height | 27.4 in |
| Front Head Room | 39.8 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 53.6 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | Not Available ft³ |
| Rear Door Opening Width | 38.4 in |
| Track Width, Front | 58.9 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 32.0 ft³ |
| Rear Door Opening Height | 32.8 in |
| Front Hip Room | 51.6 in |
| Passenger Volume | 93.5 ft³ |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 64.1 ft³ |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | Not Available in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | 67.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.5 in |
| Length, Overall | 175.2 in |
| Front Leg Room | 43.6 in |
| Second Head Room | 39.8 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | 37.8 in |
| City 23/hwy 30 (2.5L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Collapsible pedal system | Standard |
| 3-point rear seatbelts w/height adjustable outboard anchors | Standard |
| Full-size spare tire | Standard |
| Dome light w/delay feature | Standard |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| All-wheel drive | Standard |
| (3) Cargo area subfloor storage compartments/(1) storage bucket | Standard |
| Automatic-off halogen headlamps | Standard |
| AM/FM/weatherband stereo w/CD player-inc: (4) speakers | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Standard |
| HD raised independent front/rear suspension | Standard |
| Child safety rear door locks | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Front/rear stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Pwr windows-inc: driver-side one-touch down, illuminated switches | Standard |
| Pwr vented front disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| Center console-inc: auxiliary pwr outlet, cup holders | Standard |
| Upper dash storage pocket-inc: digital clock | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| Front bucket seats w/height adjustable active head restraints | Standard |
| Electronic throttle control (ETC) | Standard |
| P215/60HR16 mud & snow RBL tires | Standard |
| Pwr door locks-inc: illuminated switches | Standard |
| 15.9 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Forester embroidered front/rear carpeted floor mats | Standard |
| Side-impact door beams | Standard |
| 2.5L SOHC SMPI 16-valve 4-cyl "Phase II" boxer engine | Standard |
| Multi-reflector fog lights | Standard |
| (3) rear child safety seat anchors | Standard |
| Cargo area cover | Standard |
| Two-tone paint | Standard |
| Driver seat height/tilt/lumbar adjusters | Standard |
| Overhead console-inc: dual map lights, storage | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS) | Standard |
| Speed-sensitive variable assist pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Cargo area light | Standard |
| Silver metallic interior accents | Standard |
| (4) cargo area tie down hooks | Standard |
| Tricot cloth seat trim | Standard |
| (2) cargo area grocery bag hooks | Standard |
| Roof rack w/crossbars | Standard |
| Rear window wiper/washer w/de-icer | Standard |
| Rear retractable cup holders | Standard |
| Rear 12-volt pwr outlet | Standard |
| 60/40 split fold down rear bench seat w/head restraints on all seating positions | Standard |
| Tilt steering column | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Dual cargo area storage pockets | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD & "Hill Holder" system | Standard |
| 16" x 6.5" styled steel wheels | Standard |
| In-glass antenna | Standard |
| Black fold away pwr mirrors | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Front/rear 5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers | Standard |
| Rear window defroster w/timer | Standard |
| Tricot cloth visors w/dual covered vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column | Standard |
| Dual-stage front airbags (SRS) | Standard |
| 3-point height adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters | Standard |
| Aluminum-alloy hood | Standard |
| Textured gray body-side cladding & bumpers | Standard |
| Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, digital dual-mode trip odometer, ambient temp gauge, engine coolant temp guage | Standard |
| Air filtration system | Standard |
| Collapsible pedal system | Standard |
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