Dealer Price:
$18,695 - $23,295
Original MSRP:
$17,454 - $20,902
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. |
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Basic: | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
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1998 Subaru Forester , L, S | N/A |
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Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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4dr Manual NA Pkg AWD | $18,695 | $17,454 | $285 / Month* | |
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Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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4dr L Manual PA Pkg AWD | $19,995 | $18,034 | $294 / Month* | |
4dr L Auto PA Pkg AWD | $20,795 | $18,745 | $306 / Month* | |
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Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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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* | |
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BASE | L | S | |
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City 21/hwy 26 (2.5L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | |
City 21/hwy 27 (2.5L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | • | • |
BASE | L | S | |
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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 | • | • |
BASE | L | S | |
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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 | • | • | • |
BASE | L | S | |
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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 | • | • | • |
BASE | L | S | |
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Child safety rear door locks | • | • | • |
Driver & front passenger air bags | • | • | • |
Impact-collapsible steering column | • | • | • |
Side-impact door beams | • | • | • |
BASE | L | S | |
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** 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* | • | • |
BASE | L | S | |
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BEIGE INTERIOR COLOR *Affects color availability* | • | • | |
GRAY INTERIOR COLOR *Affects color availability* | • | • |
BASE | L | S | |
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STANDARD PAINT | • | • | • |
BASE | L | S | |
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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) | • | • |
BASE | L | S | |
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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 | • | • | • |
BASE | L | S | |
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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 |
BASE | L | S | |
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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) |
BASE | L | S | |
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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 |
BASE | L | S | |
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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 |
BASE | L | S | |
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Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 |
BASE | L | S | |
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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 |
BASE | L | S | |
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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 |
BASE | L | S | |
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Front Tire Size | 205/70SR15 | 205/70SR15 | 215/60HR16 |
Rear Tire Size | 205/70SR15 | 205/70SR15 | 215/60HR16 |
BASE | L | S | |
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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 |
BASE | L | S | |
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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 |
BASE | L | S | |
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Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3020 | 3040 | 3040 |
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) |
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | |
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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. |