The 2005 Subaru Forester
Introduction
The 2005 Forester is manufactured in JAPAN for Subaru. It is Subaru's entry into the SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $21,445 USD in 2005.
Forester Dimensions
In 2005 the Forester has an overall length of 175.20 inches and a width of 68.30 inches. It sits a total of 65.00 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 7.50 inches. Front headroom is 39.80 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Forester a turning radius of 34.80 inches. It uses 215/60R16 tires with a wheelbase of 99.40 inches.
Drivetrain
The Forester comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a all-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3135 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V engine in the 2005 Forester is rated at 22 - 23 miles/gallon city and 28 - 30 miles/gallon highway out of a 15.90 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Forester retails for $21,445 USD with a invoice price of $19,843 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $575 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, 4WD/AWD, ABS Brakes, Locking Differential. Leading optional equipment includes Vehicle Anti-Theft, CD Changer, Subwoofer, Cargo Net, Rear Spoiler.
Exterior color choices include Cayenne Red Pearl/Textured Gray, Champagne Gold Opal/Textured Gray, Crystal Gray Metallic/Textured Gray, Obsidian Black Pearl/Textured Gray, Platinum Silver Metallic/Textured Gray, Regal Blue Pearl/Textured Gray, Woodland Green Pearl/Textured Gray with interior choices of Beige Cloth Interior, Gray Cloth Interior. The Forester seats 5 people with 43.60 inches front leg room.
Subaru Warranty
The normal warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 60 month/60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's critical to contact your dealer to verify all warranties.
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