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Used
2005 Subaru Forester
for sale
near
Raleigh, NC
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Est.
$400
/mo*
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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Vehicle information
Ext. color: Cayenne Red Pearl/Textured Gray
Int. color: Tan
Drivetrain: All-wheel Drive
MPG:
22-26
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 2.5L H-4 regular unleaded, engine with 165HP
Stock #: TH369
VIN: JF1SG63695H717129
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack, Tow Hitch, Tow Hooks
Reviews
Top Gear Motors review
Best Buying Experience and Customer Service Care
What a wonderful b u y i n g experience and family owned business! Kal, his Brother, and his Father were professional, friendly, and shared their expertise and wide knowledge of cars in a no pressued atmosphere! With such an amazing variety of selections, Kal's incredoble, intuitive knowlege of customer's lifestyle, wants, and needs makes the decision easy and matches the perfect vehicle to each customer! The prices are great and the service is impeccable! There's also a great mechanic on site who makes sure the cars or trucks are in perfect running condition!I bought the perfect car! If you need a vehicle, go see Kal and his family!
2005 Subaru Forester 2.5 X review
Best Subaru Ever!
I bought this vehicle brand new for my 50th, and yes, it almost has a personality. I trust my Subaru unconditionally and I plan to drive for many more years.
Used
2005 Subaru Forester 2.5X
89,136 mi.
$7,500
Eagle Auto on Velp
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Regal Blue Pearl / Gray
Int. color: Gray
Drivetrain: All-wheel Drive
MPG:
22-28
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
Engine: 2.5L H4 16V MPFI SOHC
Stock #: 156
VIN: JF1SG636X5H728706
Features
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Reviews
2005 Subaru Forester 2.5X review
Comfort at its best!
This vehicle is like a living entity that provides comfort and safety. It was definitely worth the purchase. I plan to own this vehicle for many years to come.
Used
2005 Subaru Forester 2.5X
45,807 mi.
$9,911
CW Clarke Auto Centers
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Obsidian Black Pearl / Gray
Int. color: Beige
Drivetrain: All-wheel Drive
MPG:
22-28
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
Engine: 2.5L H4 16V MPFI SOHC
Stock #: 714594
VIN: JF1SG636X5H714594
Features
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Reviews
CW Clarke Auto Centers review
the best, had a great experience and it was the cheapest
the best, had a great experience and it was the cheapest car on the internet
2005 Subaru Forester 2.5X review
273,000 miles...so far!
I own a 2005 Subaru forester, LL Bean addition. It has 273,000 miles on it and it runs like it's new! I bought it used and replaced the water pump, timing chain, and gaskets as a preventive measure and it runs like it's a new car. I found that the repairs and parts are very reasonable compared to other cars I've owned. I live in Colorado and the Forester is amazing on snow. I live on a fairly steep Hill and this is the first car can handle it with no problem. It is an ample power, but if you want more power there is always the turbo option. The Forester can handle a surprising amount of cargo when needed, if you put the seats down and the ample headroom allows me to put my dog's crate in the back when needed. I have several friends who are hard core Subaru fans and now I completely understand why!
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Vehicle information
Ext. color: Evergreen Metallic/Steel Gray Metallic
Int. color: Beige
Drivetrain: All-wheel Drive
MPG:
23-25
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 2.5L H-4 variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine with c
Stock #: 4623
VIN: JF1SG67626H704623
Features
Convenience:
Heated Seats, Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack, Sunroof/Moonroof
Seating:
Leather Seats
Used
2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X
104,682 mi.
$9,605
$344 price drop
Brooks Biddle Automotive
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Steel Gray Metallic
Int. color: Gray
Drivetrain: All-wheel Drive
MPG:
23-28
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 2.5L H-4 variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine with c
Stock #: 616902
VIN: JF1SG65616H737325
Features
Convenience:
Heated Seats, Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack, Sunroof/Moonroof
Used
2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X
104,000 mi.
$8,599
North Hills Auto Mall
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Silver
Int. color: Gray
Drivetrain: All-wheel Drive
MPG:
25-25
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic 4-Speed
Engine: 2.5L H4
Stock #: 6H747226STK
VIN: JF1SG63616H747226
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack
Used
2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X
138,450 mi.
$5,995
CarVault of Chantilly
Vehicle information
Ext. color: TAN
Drivetrain: All-wheel Drive
MPG:
23-26
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 2.5L H-4 variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine with c
Stock #: CVLC6595
VIN: JF1SG65686H726595
Features
Convenience:
Heated Seats, Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack, Sunroof/Moonroof, Tow Hitch
Used
2007 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X
165,160 mi.
$4,995
Statewide Auto Inc.
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Silver
Int. color: Grey
Drivetrain: All-wheel Drive
MPG:
23-25
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 2.5L H-4 variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine with 1
Stock #: 2797
VIN: JF1SG65687H702797
Features
Convenience:
Heated Seats, Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack, Sunroof/Moonroof
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Platinum Silver / Steel Gray Metallic
Int. color: Gray
Drivetrain: All-wheel Drive
MPG:
22-27
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
Engine: 2.5L H4 16V MPFI SOHC
Stock #: 91795928
VIN: JF1SG65674H710885
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Silver
Int. color: Gray
Drivetrain: All-wheel Drive
MPG:
25-25
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic 4-Speed
Engine: H4 2.5L Natural Aspiration
Stock #: 4H724450STK
VIN: JF1SG65694H724450
Features
Convenience:
Heated Seats, Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack
Used
2007 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X
140,622 mi.
$5,990
JP AUTO
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Garnet Red Pearl
Int. color: Anthracite Black
Drivetrain: All-wheel Drive
MPG:
23-25
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 2.5L H-4 variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine with 1
Stock #: J0411
VIN: JF1SG63637H720434
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Safety:
Stability Control
Used
2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X
194,564 mi.
$6,498
$500 price drop
Sprinkler Used Cars
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Regal Blue Pearl
Int. color: Gray
Drivetrain: All-wheel Drive
MPG:
23-28
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 2.5L H-4 variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine with c
Stock #: Q014L
VIN: JF1SG65626H754294
Features
Convenience:
Heated Seats, Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack, Sunroof/Moonroof
Used
2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X
93,677 mi.
$7,989
SS Motors of Blaine
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Regal Blue Pearl
Drivetrain: All-wheel Drive
MPG:
23-28
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 2.5L H-4 variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine with c
Stock #: P2404
VIN: JF1SG636X6H709638
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Vehicle information
Drivetrain: All-wheel Drive
MPG:
23-25
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 2.5L H-4 variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine with c
Stock #: AE54
VIN: JF1SG65656H754242
Features
Convenience:
Heated Seats, Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack, Sunroof/Moonroof
Used
2004 Subaru Forester 2.5 X
182,523 mi.
$3,999
The Daily Driver Classic Motors
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray
Int. color: Tan
Drivetrain: All-wheel Drive
MPG:
22-25
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic 4-Speed
Engine: 2.5L H-4 regular unleaded, engine with 165HP
Stock #: 4H749405STK
VIN: JF1SG63644H749405
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack
Used
2003 Subaru Forester 2.5 X
104,727 mi.
$6,499
Putnam Auto Sales Inc
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Platinum Silver Metallic/Textured Gray
Int. color: Gray
Drivetrain: All-wheel Drive
MPG:
21-27
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 2.5L H-4 regular unleaded, engine with 165HP
Stock #: 736798
VIN: JF1SG63683H736798
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Used
2003 Subaru Forester 2.5 XS
193,700 mi.
$5,895
Motor Car West
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Cayenne Red Pearl
Int. color: Beige
Drivetrain: All-wheel Drive
MPG:
21-27
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 2.5L H-4 regular unleaded, engine with 165HP
Stock #: 740265
VIN: JF1SG65683H740265
Features
Convenience:
Heated Seats, Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack, Sunroof/Moonroof
Seating:
Leather Seats
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Red
Int. color: Beige
Drivetrain: All-wheel Drive
MPG:
22-29
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: M/T
Engine: 173.0HP 2.5L 4 Cylinder Engine Gasoline Fuel
VIN: JF1SG63676G742294
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Tow Hitch
Safety:
LED Headlights
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Pacifica Blue Pearl/Textured Gray
Int. color: Black
Drivetrain: All-wheel Drive
MPG:
21-26
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 4 Speed Automatic
Engine: 2.5L H-4 regular unleaded, engine with 165HP
Stock #: 10702
VIN: JF1SG63673H722486
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Used
2007 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X
125,333 mi.
$4,500
Premier Auto Works Inc
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Garnet Red Pearl
Int. color: Tan
Drivetrain: All-wheel Drive
MPG:
23-25
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 2.5L H-4 variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine with 1
Stock #: 17041
VIN: JF1SG63677H736085
Features
Convenience:
Keyless Entry
Exterior:
Roof Rack
Used
2007 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT
160,000 mi.
$6,500
Jalen
Private seller
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Blue
Int. color: Black
Drivetrain: All-wheel Drive
MPG:
21-26
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 4-Speed A/T
Engine: 224.0HP 2.5L 4 Cylinder Engine Gasoline Fuel
VIN: JF1SG69627H726135
Features
Convenience:
Heated Seats
Exterior:
Sunroof/Moonroof
Used
2007 Subaru Forester 2.5 X
242,477 mi.
$5,900
$1,045 price drop
Top Gear Motors
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Crystal Gray Metallic
Int. color: Graphite Gray
Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 2.5L 4 CYLINDER
Stock #: D462
VIN: JF1SG696X7H735018
Features
Convenience:
Heated Seats, Keyless Entry
Entertainment:
CD Player, Premium Sound System
Exterior:
Alloy Wheels, Roof Rack, Sunroof/Moonroof
Used
2004 Subaru Forester 2.5X
174,988 mi.
$3,999
$501 price drop
Topline Autoplex LLC
Vehicle information
Ext. color: Aspen White / Textured Gray
Int. color: Gray
Drivetrain: All-wheel Drive
MPG:
22-27
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
Engine: 2.5L H4 16V MPFI SOHC
Stock #: 766559
VIN: JF1SG63664H766559
Features
Entertainment:
CD Player
Exterior:
Roof Rack
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About the 2005 Subaru Forester
2.5 X shown (base trim).
- Seating
- 5
- Door count
- 4
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel drive
- Combined MPG
- 0
- Transmission
- M/T
- Engine
- 165.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
How much does the 2005 Subaru Forester cost?
The 2005 Subaru Forester price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2005 Forester is $7,470, with pricing starting at $4,999.
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Is the 2005 Subaru Forester reliable?
The 2005 Subaru Forester has an average reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2005 Forester owners.
Is the 2005 Subaru Forester a good SUV?
Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 2005 Subaru Forester.
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
- Comfort
- 4.2
- Interior
- 4.2
- Performance
- 4.3
- Value
- 4.4
- Exterior
- 4.3
- Reliability
- 4.4
89% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
- Comfort
- 4.2
- Interior
- 4.2
- Performance
- 4.3
- Value
- 4.4
- Exterior
- 4.3
- Reliability
- 4.4
X (2 styles)
| Style | |
|---|---|
| 4dr 2.5 X Manual | 4dr 2.5 X Auto |
| Inventory price | |
| Starting at $21,445 | Starting at $22,245 |
| Combined MPG | |
| 0 | 0 |
| Engine | |
| 165.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 165.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
XS (4 styles)
| Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr 2.5 XS Manual | 4dr 2.5 XS Auto w/Moonroof | 4dr 2.5 XS Auto | 4dr 2.5 XS Manual w/Moonroof |
| Inventory price | |||
| Starting at $23,845 | Starting at $25,645 | Starting at $24,645 | Starting at $24,845 |
| Combined MPG | |||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | |||
| 165.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 165.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 165.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 165.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
XS L.L. Bean Edition (1 style)
| Style |
|---|
| 4dr 2.5 XS L.L. Bean Edition Auto |
| Inventory price |
| Starting at $26,545 |
| Combined MPG |
| 0 |
| Engine |
| 165.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
XT (2 styles)
| Style | |
|---|---|
| 4dr 2.5 XT Manual | 4dr 2.5 XT Auto |
| Inventory price | |
| Starting at $25,845 | Starting at $26,645 |
| Combined MPG | |
| 0 | 0 |
| Engine | |
| 210.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 210.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
XT w/Premium Pkg (2 styles)
| Style | |
|---|---|
| 4dr 2.5 XT Auto w/Premium Pkg | 4dr 2.5 XT Manual w/Premium Pkg |
| Inventory price | |
| Starting at $28,345 | Starting at $27,545 |
| Combined MPG | |
| 0 | 0 |
| Engine | |
| 210.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 210.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
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