2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X specs & colors
Sport Utility
MSRP
- 4dr 2.5 X Manual
- $21,795
- 4dr 2.5 X Auto
- $22,595
- 4dr 2.5 X Manual w/Premium Pkg
- $24,145
- 4dr 2.5 X Auto w/Premium Pkg
- $24,945
- 4dr 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition Auto
- $26,895
- 4dr 2.5 XT Limited Manual
- $27,895
- 4dr 2.5 XT Limited Auto
- $28,695
$21,795
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price

Showing the 2006 Subaru Forester 4dr 2.5 X Manual
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Color options
Interior
Beige
Medium Gray
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
Gas Flat 4-Cyl
Engine Type
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22 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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173 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
11.6 x 0.94 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Power
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Electrical
90
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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356
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
2.5L/150
Displacement
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173 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Gas Flat 4-Cyl
Engine Type
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166 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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22 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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7.3 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
40 in
Front Head Room
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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44 in
Front Leg Room
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30 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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27 in
Liftover Height
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38 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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65 in
Height, Overall
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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37 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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8 in
Min Ground Clearance
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52 in
Second Hip Room
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33 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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177 in
Length, Overall
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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40 in
Second Head Room
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68 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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63 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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52 in
Front Hip Room
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38 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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34 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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94 ft³
Passenger Volume
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
|
5
Passenger Capacity
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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99 in
Wheelbase
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Steering
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Variable
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Suspension
HD Raised
Suspension Type - Front
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w/Parallel Links
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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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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Tires & Wheels
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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P215/60HR16
Front Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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P215/60HR16
Rear Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
2,400 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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2,400 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,090 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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