Notable Cars & Trucks of 2004: The 2004 Subaru Forester
The 2004 Subaru Forester
Made in JAPAN for Subaru, the Forester for 2004 is a leader in the 5-seat SPORT UTILITY 4-DR segment. It retailed for $23,270 USD with a dealer cost of $21,151 USD.
Forester Dimensions
The 2004 Forester has standard length of 175.20 inches and a width of 68.30 inches. The Forester rides 65.00 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 7.50 inches. Front headroom is 39.80 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Forester a radius of 34.80 inches. It uses 215/60R16 tires with a wheelbase of 99.40 inches.
Drivetrain
The Forester comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive transmission and is a all-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3095 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
This year's normal 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V engine weighs in at 21 - 22 miles/gallon city driving using a 15.90 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Forester retails for $23,270 USD with a invoice price of $21,151 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $550 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, 4WD/AWD, ABS Brakes, Limited Slip Differential. Forester optional equipment may include Vehicle Anti-Theft, Subwoofer, Cargo Net, Rear Spoiler, Splash Guards.
Exterior color choices include Java Black Pearl/Steel Gray Metallic, Pacifica Blue/Steel Gray Metallic, Platinum Silver Metallic/Steel Gray Metallic, Sierra Gold Metallic/Steel Gray Metallic, Woodland Green Pearl/Steel Gray Metallic with interior choices of Beige Cloth Interior, Gray Cloth Interior. The Forester seats 5 people with 43.60 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a 60 month/60,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
Related SPORT UTILITY 4-DR