1999 Subaru Forester
1999 Subaru Forester Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$18,695 - $23,295
Original MSRP:
$17,641 - $21,135
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| 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. |
1999 Subaru Forester Review
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Warranty Information
| Basic: | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 99V40 |
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| Number of Units Affected | 221,987 |
| Summary | On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles equipped with anti-lock braking system, in extremely cold weather, the brake master cylinder seals can fail. If this occurs, the brake pedal can go to the floor during application, increasing the brake stopping distance. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. Owner notification is expected to begin during April 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. |
| Dates of Manufacture | April 1997 - March 1999 |
1999 Subaru Forester Models & Prices
1999 Subaru Forester NA
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Manual NA Pkg AWD | $18,695 | $17,641 | $288 / Month* | |
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1999 Subaru Forester L
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr L Manual RA Pkg AWD | $19,995 | $18,234 | $297 / Month* | |
| 4dr L Auto RA Pkg AWD | $20,795 | $18,953 | $309 / Month* | |
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1999 Subaru Forester S
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr S Manual QU All Weather Pkg AWD | $22,495 | $20,416 | $333 / Month* | |
| 4dr S Auto QU All Weather Pkg AWD | $23,295 | $21,135 | $345 / Month* | |
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1999 Subaru Forester Features and Standard Equipment
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
| NA | 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
| NA | L | S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver side wiper fin | • | ||
| Dual pwr remote mirrors | • | ||
| Fog lights w/stone shields | • | • | • |
| Front/rear splash guards | • | • | |
| Oversized dual heated pwr remote mirrors | • | ||
| Rear bumper step pad & cover | • | • | |
| Roof rack | • | • | • |
| Windshield wiper de-icer | • |
INTERIOR Features
| NA | L | S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-volt pwr outlets (front & rear) | • | • | • |
| Air conditioning | • | • | • |
| Cargo area light | • | • | • |
| Cargo area subfloor storage compartments | • | • | • |
| Cruise control w/cancel & resume | • | ||
| Driver seat height, tilt & lumbar adjusters | • | • | • |
| Dual vanity mirrors | • | ||
| ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette w/4 speakers | • | • | • |
| Front dual-mode heated seats | • | ||
| Front seat height-adjustable head restraints | • | • | • |
| Front/rear carpeted floor mats | • | • | |
| Headlights off via ignition switch | • | • | • |
| In-glass antenna | • | ||
| Overhead console w/maplights & storage | • | • | • |
| Pwr door locks | • | • | |
| Pwr windows w/driver-side one-touch down feature | • | • | • |
| Rear seat outboard head rests | • | • | • |
| Reclining front bucket seats w/cloth upholstery | • | • | |
| Reclining front bucket seats w/moquette upholstery | • | ||
| Removable rear cargo tray | • | • | |
| Split folding & reclining rear seat | • | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| NA | L | S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16" alloy wheels | • | ||
| 2.5L (150) SOHC 16-valve 4-cyl 165hp engine | • | • | • |
| 205/70R15 all-season RWL SBR tires | • | • | |
| 215/60R16 all-season RWL 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 raised suspension | • | • | • |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | • | • | • |
| All-wheel drive | • | • | • |
| Front disc/rear drum brakes | • | • | |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | • | • | • |
| Full-size spare tire | • | • | • |
NOTE Features
| NA | L | S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ALL STANDARDS ARE 1999 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ** | • | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| NA | L | S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child safety rear door locks | • | • | • |
| Driver & front passenger air bags | • | • | • |
| Impact-collapsible steering column | • | • | • |
| Side-impact door beams | • | • | • |
1999 Subaru Forester Options and Addition Equipment
INTERIOR COLOR Options
| NA | L | S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEIGE INTERIOR COLOR *Affects color availability* | • | • | |
| GRAY INTERIOR COLOR *Affects color availability* | • | • |
PAINT Options
| NA | L | S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD PAINT | • | • | • |
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
| NA | L | S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** VARIOUS ADDITIONAL PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA - SEE YOUR AREA DEALER FOR A COMPLETE LIST ** | • | • | • |
| 15" ALLOY WHEELS W/ATTACHMENT SET (PIO) | • | • | |
| 6-DISC CD AUTO CHANGER -inc: 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) | • | • | |
| BRUSH GUARD (PIO) | • | • | • |
| BUMPER COVER (PIO) | • | ||
| CD PLAYER (PIO) | • | • | • |
| CRUISE CONTROL (PIO) | • | • | |
| CUSTOM TAILPIPE COVER (PIO) | • | • | • |
| DUAL PWR OUTLET SOCKET (PIO) | • | • | |
| 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 covers, rear cargo tray, bumper cover *GROSS* *1998* | • | ||
| FEATURE GROUP 2 -inc: keyless entry, cruise control, beige luggage compartment cover, custom tail pipe cover *GROSS* *1998* | • | ||
| FEATURE GROUP 2 -inc: keyless entry, cruise control, gray luggage compartment cover, custom tail pipe cover *GROSS* *1998* | • | ||
| FEATURE GROUP 3 -inc: keyless entry, woodgrain trim, beige luggage compartment cover, custom tail pipe cover *GROSS* *1998* | • | • | |
| FEATURE GROUP 3 -inc: keyless entry, woodgrain trim, gray luggage compartment cover, custom tail pipe cover *GROSS* *1998* | • | • | |
| FEATURE GROUP 4 -inc: keyless entry, security system upgrade, beige luggage compartment cover, custom tailpipe cover *GROSS* *1998* | • | • | |
| FEATURE GROUP 4 -inc: keyless entry, security system upgrade, gray luggage compartment cover, custom tail pipe cover *GROSS* *1998* | • | • | |
| FEATURE GROUP 5 -inc: keyless entry, beige luggage compartment cover, custom tail pipe cover *GROSS* *1998* | • | • | |
| FEATURE GROUP 5 -inc: keyless entry, gray luggage compartment cover, custom tail pipe cover *GROSS* *1998* | • | • | |
| FORESTER PWR MIRRORS (PIO) *1998* | • | ||
| FRONT/REAR GRAY CARPETED FLOOR COVERS (PIO) | • | ||
| FRONT/REAR SPLASH GUARDS (PIO) | • | ||
| GRAY ARMREST EXTENSION (PIO) | • | • | • |
| GRAY GAUGE PACK HOUSING (PIO) | • | • | • |
| GRAY LEATHER SEATS (PIO) | • | • | |
| GRAY LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER (PIO) | • | • | • |
| KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (PIO) | • | • | |
| LEATHER SHIFT KNOB (PIO) | • | • | • |
| OUTDOOR PKG 1 -inc: brush guard, side underguard bar, rear differential protector, beige gauge pack *GROSS* *1998* | • | • | |
| OUTDOOR PKG 1 -inc: brush guard, side underguard bar, rear differential protector, gray gauge pack *GROSS* *1998* | • | • | • |
| OUTDOOR PKG 2 -inc: brush guard, rear differential protector, beige gauge pack *GROSS* *1998* | • | • | |
| OUTDOOR PKG 2 -inc: brush guard, rear differential protector, gray gauge pack *GROSS* *1998* | • | • | • |
| PREMIUM SOUND PKG 1 -inc: CD player, front tweeters, upgraded speakers, subwoofer/ amplifier *GROSS* *1998* | • | • | • |
| PREMIUM SOUND PKG 2 -inc: CD changer, front tweeters, upgraded speakers, subwoofer/ amplifier *GROSS* *1998* | • | • | • |
| PROTECTION GROUP -inc: brush guard, side underguard bar, rear window dust deflector *GROSS* *1998* | • | • | • |
| REAR CARGO NET (PIO) | • | • | • |
| REAR CARGO TRAY (PIO) | • | ||
| REAR DIFFERENTIAL PROTECTOR (PIO) | • | • | • |
| REAR WINDOW DUST DEFLECTOR (PIO) | • | • | • |
| SECURITY GROUP -inc: keyless entry, security system upgrade *NET* *1998* | • | • | |
| SECURITY SYSTEM UPGRADE KIT (PIO) | • | • | |
| SIDE UNDERGUARD BAR (PIO) | • | • | • |
| SUBWOOFER/AMPLIFIER (PIO) | • | • | • |
| TRAILER HITCH (PIO) | • | • | • |
| TWEETER KIT (2) (PIO) | • | • | • |
| UPGRADED SPEAKERS (4) (PIO) | • | • | • |
| WHEEL LOCKS (PIO) | • | • | • |
| WOODGRAIN TRIM KIT (PIO) | • | • |
REGIONAL DESTINATION CHARGE Options
| NA | 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 | • | • | • |
1999 Subaru Forester Technical Specifications
Brakes
| NA | 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
| NA | L | S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) | 36.9 | 36.9 | 36.9 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) | 63.6 | 63.6 | 63.6 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) | 27.2 | 27.2 | 27.2 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft) |
Engine
| NA | 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 | 166 @ 4000 | 166 @ 4000 | 166 @ 4000 |
Exterior Dimensions
| NA | 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
| NA | L | S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 |
Steering
| NA | 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
| NA | 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
| NA | L | S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 205/70SR15 | 205/70SR15 | 215/60HR16 |
| Rear Tire Size | 205/70SR15 | 205/70SR15 | 215/60HR16 |
Transmission
| NA | 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
| NA | 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
| NA | L | S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3090 | 3115 | 3120 |
1999 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 | |
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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. |
