2005 Subaru Forester XS specs & colors
Station Wagon
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
$24,645
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price

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Color options
Interior
Beige
Grey
Medium Gray
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
Gas Flat 4-Cyl
Engine Type
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22 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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165 hp
Horsepower
|
5
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
Power
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
|
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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11.4 x 0.94 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.3 x 0.39 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
520
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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75
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
Gas Flat 4-Cyl
Engine Type
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2.5L/150
Displacement
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165 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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166 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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22 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
|
7.2 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
|
Measurements
40 in
Front Head Room
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44 in
Front Leg Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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52 in
Front Hip Room
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40 in
Second Head Room
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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52 in
Second Hip Room
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99 in
Wheelbase
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175 in
Length, Overall
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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65 in
Height, Overall
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
|
8 in
Min Ground Clearance
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33 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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38 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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68 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
|
38 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
|
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
|
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
|
37 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
|
34 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
|
27 in
Liftover Height
|
64 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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32 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
|
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
|
N/A
Trunk Volume
|
5
Passenger Capacity
|
94 ft³
Passenger Volume
|
Steering
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
|
Variable
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
|
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
Suspension
HD Raised
Suspension Type - Front
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HD Raised
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Lower L-Arms
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Parallel Links
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
P215/60HR16
Front Tire Size
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P215/60HR16
Rear Tire Size
|
P215/60HR16
Spare Tire Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Alloy
Front Wheel Material
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Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
3,150 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,400 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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