Community Review 2006 Subaru Forester
The Subaru Forester for 2006
Made in JAPAN for Subaru, the Forester for 2006 is a contender in the 5-seat SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $26,895 USD with a invoice price of $25,001 USD.
Forester Dimensions
In 2006 the Forester has an overall length of 176.60 inches and a width of 68.10 inches. It sits a total of 65.00 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 8.10 inches. Front headroom is 39.10 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 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a all-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The Forester's generous 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V engine has been measured to get 21 miles/gallon city driving with a 15.90 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Forester retails for $26,895 USD with a invoice price of $25,001 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $625 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment usually includes Limited Slip Differential, Driver Airbag, Front Side Airbag, Front Side Airbag with Head Protection, Passenger Airbag. Leading optional equipment includes Subwoofer, Cargo Net, Rear Spoiler, Tow Hitch Receiver.
Exterior color choices include Aspen White/Premium Silver Metallic, Crystal Gray Metallic/Steel Gray Metallic, Evergreen Metallic/Steel Gray Metallic, Garnet Red Pearl/Steel Gray Metallic, Obsidian Black Pearl/Steel Gray Metallic, Regal Blue Pearl/Steel Gray Metallic with interior choices of Desert Beige Leather/Alcantara Interior. The Forester seats 5 people with 43.60 inches front leg room.
Subaru Warranty
The regular 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 critical to contact the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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