1998 Subaru Forester Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$18,695 - $23,295

Original MSRP:
$17,454 - $20,902

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: No Test Rear Passenger: No Test

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.
See all Safety Rating Results
1998 Subaru Forester Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
1998 Subaru Forester , L, S N/A

1998 Subaru Forester Models & Prices

1998 Subaru Forester BASE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Manual NA Pkg AWD $18,695 $17,454 $285 / Month*

1998 Subaru Forester L
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr L Manual PA Pkg AWD $19,995 $18,034 $294 / Month*
4dr L Auto PA Pkg AWD $20,795 $18,745 $306 / Month*

1998 Subaru Forester S
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr S Manual QA Pkg AWD $22,195 $19,925 $325 / Month*
4dr S Manual QV Cold Pkg AWD $22,495 $20,191 $329 / Month*
4dr S Auto QA Pkg AWD $22,995 $20,636 $337 / Month*
4dr S Auto QV Cold Pkg AWD $23,295 $20,902 $341 / Month*

1998 Subaru Forester Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
BASE L S
City 21/hwy 26 (2.5L engine/4-speed auto trans)  
City 21/hwy 27 (2.5L engine/5-speed manual trans)
EXTERIOR Features
BASE L S
Fog lights w/stone shields
Oversized dual heated pwr remote mirrors    
Oversized dual pwr remote mirrors    
Rear bumper step pad & cover  
Roof rack
Splash guards  
INTERIOR Features
BASE L S
12-volt pwr outlet
Air conditioning
Cargo area light
Cargo area subfloor storage compartments
Cruise control w/cancel & resume    
Driver seat height, tilt & lumbar adjusters
Dual-mode heated front seats    
ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette, clock, (4) speakers
front/rear carpet floor mats  
Headlights off via ignition switch
Overhead console w/maplights & storage
Pwr door locks  
Pwr windows w/driver-side auto down
Rear seat head rests
Removable rear cargo tray  
Split folding & reclining rear seat
MECHANICAL Features
BASE L S
16" alloy wheels    
2.5L (150) DOHC 4-cyl 165hp engine
205/70R15 all-season SBR tires  
215/60R16 all-season SBR tires    
4-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS)  
4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD  
4-wheel disc brakes    
4-wheel independent HD suspension
5-speed manual transmission w/OD
All-wheel drive
Front/rear stabilizer bars
Full-size spare tire
SAFETY Features
BASE L S
Child safety rear door locks
Driver & front passenger air bags
Impact-collapsible steering column
Side-impact door beams

1998 Subaru Forester Options and Addition Equipment

*** PORT INSTALLED OPTION PACKAGES *** *NOT REQUIRED FOR COMPLETE VEHICLE ORDER* Options
BASE L S
** VARIOUS ADDITIONAL PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA - SEE YOUR AREA DEALER FOR A COMPLETE LIST **
F01 OUTDOOR PKG 1 SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*  
F02 OUTDOOR PKG 1 SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*
F03 OUTDOOR PKG 2 SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*  
F04 OUTDOOR PKG 2 SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*
F05 PROTECTION GROUP SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*
F10 PREMIUM SOUND PKG 1 SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*
F11 PREMIUM SOUND PKG 2 SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*
F1A FEATURE GROUP 1 SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*    
F2A FEATURE GROUP 2 SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*    
F2B FEATURE GROUP 2 SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*    
F2C FEATURE GROUP 2 SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*    
F2D FEATURE GROUP 2 SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*    
F3A FEATURE GROUP 3 SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*  
F3B FEATURE GROUP 3 SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*  
F3C FEATURE GROUP 3 SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*  
F3D FEATURE GROUP 3 SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*  
F4A FEATURE GROUP 4 SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*  
F4B FEATURE GROUP 4 SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*  
F5A FEATURE GROUP 5 SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*  
F5B FEATURE GROUP 5 SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*  
FEATURE GROUP 1 -inc: splash guards, gray carpeted floor mats, rear cargo tray, bumper cover *GROSS*    
FEATURE GROUP 2 -inc: keyless entry, cruise control, beige rear cargo cover, custom tail pipe cover *GROSS*    
FEATURE GROUP 2 -inc: keyless entry, cruise control, gray rear cargo cover, custom tail pipe cover *GROSS*    
FEATURE GROUP 3 -inc: keyless entry, woodgrain trim, beige rear cargo cover, custom tail pipe cover *GROSS*  
FEATURE GROUP 3 -inc: keyless entry, woodgrain trim, gray rear cargo cover, custom tail pipe cover *GROSS*  
FEATURE GROUP 4 -inc: keyless entry, security system upgrade, beige rear cargo cover, custom tailpipe cover *GROSS*  
FEATURE GROUP 4 -inc: keyless entry, security system upgrade, gray rear cargo cover, custom tailpipe cover *GROSS*  
FEATURE GROUP 5 -inc: keyless entry, beige rear cargo cover, custom tailpipe cover *GROSS*  
FEATURE GROUP 5 -inc: keyless entry, gray rear cargo cover, custom tailpipe cover *GROSS*  
OUTDOOR PKG 1 -inc: grille guard, side underguard bar, differential protector, beige gauge pack *GROSS*  
OUTDOOR PKG 1 -inc: grille guard, side underguard bar, differential protector, gray gauge pack *GROSS*
OUTDOOR PKG 2 -inc: grille guard, differential protector, beige gauge pack *GROSS*  
OUTDOOR PKG 2 -inc: grille guard, differential protector, gray gauge pack *GROSS*
PREMIUM SOUND PKG 1 -inc: CD player, front tweeters, premium speakers, subwoofer/ amplifier *GROSS*
PREMIUM SOUND PKG 2 -inc: CD changer, front tweeters, premium speakers, subwoofer/ amplifier *GROSS*
PROTECTION GROUP -inc: grille guard, side underguard bar, rear window dust deflector, hood deflector *GROSS*
SECURITY GROUP -inc: keyless entry, security system upgrade *NET*  
INTERIOR COLOR Options
BASE L S
BEIGE INTERIOR COLOR *Affects color availability*  
GRAY INTERIOR COLOR *Affects color availability*  
PAINT Options
BASE L S
STANDARD PAINT
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
BASE L S
15" ALUMINUM WHEELS W/CAP & VALVE (PIO)  
6-DISC CD AUTOCHANGER W/CD CONTROLLER & MULTI PURPOSE TRAY (PIO)
AIR FILTER W/COVER (PIO)
BEIGE ARMREST EXTENSION (PIO)  
BEIGE GAUGE PACK HOUSING (PIO)  
BEIGE LEATHER SEATS (PIO)  
BEIGE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER (PIO)  
BUMPER COVER (PIO)    
CD PLAYER (PIO)
CRUISE CONTROL (PIO)  
CUSTOM TAILPIPE COVER (PIO)
DIFFERENTIAL PROTECTOR (PIO)
DUAL PWR OUTLET (PIO)
FORESTER DECAL (PIO)
FORESTER PWR MIRRORS (PIO)  
FRONT/REAR CARPETED FLOOR COVERS-GRAY (PIO)    
GRAY ARMREST EXTENSION (PIO)
GRAY GAUGE PACK HOUSING (PIO)
GRAY LEATHER SEATS (PIO)
GRAY LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER (PIO)
GRILLE GUARD (PIO)
HOOD DEFLECTOR (PIO)
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (PIO)  
LEATHER SHIFT KNOB (PIO)
REAR CARGO NET (PIO)
REAR CARGO TRAY (PIO)    
REAR WINDOW DUST DEFLECTOR (PIO)
SECURITY SYSTEM UPGRADE (PIO)  
SIDE UNDERGUARD BAR (PIO)
SPLASH GUARDS (PIO)    
SUBWOOFER/AMPLIFIER (PIO)
TRAILER HITCH (PIO)
TWEETER KIT (PIO)
UPGRADED SPEAKERS KIT (PIO)
WHEEL LOCKS (PIO)
WOODGRAIN TRIM KIT (PIO)  
REGIONAL DESTINATION CHARGE Options
BASE L S
SUBARU DISTRIBUTOR CORPORATION DESTINATION CHARGE ADJUSTMENT -inc: additional destination charge for New York & northern New Jersey
SUBARU OF AMERICA ALASKA DESTINATION CHARGE ADJUSTMENT -inc: additional destination charge for Alaska
SUBARU OF AMERICA NATIONAL DESTINATION CHARGE ADJUSTMENT -inc: continental national region, New England region

1998 Subaru Forester Technical Specifications

Brakes
BASE L S
Brake ABS System 4-Channel 4-Channel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.7 x 0.94 10.7 x 0.94 10.7 x 0.94
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.3 x 0.39
Cargo Area Dimensions
BASE L S
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 36.9 36.9 36.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) 66.5 66.5 66.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) 32.3 32.3 32.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft)
Engine
BASE L S
Displacement 2.5L/150 2.5L/150 2.5L/150
Engine Type Gas Flat 4 Cyl Gas Flat 4 Cyl Gas Flat 4 Cyl
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 165 @ 5600 165 @ 5600 165 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 162 @ 4000 162 @ 4000 162 @ 4000
Exterior Dimensions
BASE L S
Height, Overall (in) 62.8 62.8 62.8
Length, Overall (in) 175.2 175.2 175.2
Min Ground Clearance (in) 7.5 7.5 7.5
Wheelbase (in) 99.4 99.4 99.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 68.3 68.3 68.3
Fuel Tank
BASE L S
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 15.9 15.9 15.9
Steering
BASE L S
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.4 3.4 3.4
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 34.7 34.7 34.7
Suspension
BASE L S
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Strut-Type Strut-Type Strut-Type
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Parallel Link w/Parallel Link w/Parallel Link
Tires
BASE L S
Front Tire Size 205/70SR15 205/70SR15 215/60HR16
Rear Tire Size 205/70SR15 205/70SR15 215/60HR16
Transmission
BASE L S
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD Manual w/OD Manual w/OD
Trans Type 5 5 5
Vehicle
BASE L S
Front Head Room (in) 39.6 39.6 39.6
Front Leg Room (in) 43.0 43.0 43.0
Front Shoulder Room (in) 53.5 53.5 53.5
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 95.1 95.1 95.1
Second Head Room (in) 39.6 39.6 39.6
Second Leg Room (in) 33.4 33.4 33.4
Second Shoulder Room (in) 53.6 53.6 53.6
Weight Information
BASE L S
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3020 3040 3040

1998 Subaru Forester Safety Features

Safety Features
Driver & front passenger air bags
Child safety rear door locks
Impact-collapsible steering column
Side-impact door beams
4-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: No Test Rear Passenger: No Test

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.