2004 Subaru Forester (Natl)
2004 Subaru Forester (Natl) Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$21,020 - $27,645
Original MSRP:
$19,209 - $25,174
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver:  Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: 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. |
2004 Subaru Forester (Natl) Review
"Arrival of a turbocharged version highlights changes to Subaru's compact SUV for 2004. Forester shares its powertrain and many underskin components with Subaru's Impreza subcompact car. Forester comes as the base 2.5 X, uplevel 2.5 XS, and new turbocharged 2.5 XT. All use a horizontally opposed 2.5-liter 4-cyl engine with 210 hp in the XT and 165 in the others. All offer manual or automatic transmission. The manual transmission includes Subaru's Hill Holder feature designed to prevent rolling on inclines with the clutch pedal depressed. ABS and all-wheel drive without low-range gearing are standard. Head-and-chest-protecting front side airbags are standard. An in-dash CD changer is now standard on XS and XT. All Foresters have 16-inch wheels, power windows/locks/mirrors, tilt steering, and remote keyless entry. Leather upholstery is available on XS and XT models."
Warranty Information
| Basic: | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 04V473000 |
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| Mfg's Report Date | 09/27/2004 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Number of Units Affected | 26 |
| Summary | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE COVER BOLTS FOR THE ENGINE OIL CONTROL VALVE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED, ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK FROM AROUND THE COVER GASKET. |
| Consequence | IF LEAKING OIL CONTACTS COMPONENTS OPERATING AT HIGH TEMPERATURES, A FIRE COULD RESULT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETIGHTEN THE OIL-FLOW CONTROL VALVE COVER BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783. |
| Notes | SUBARU RECALL NO. WWU-05. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
2004 Subaru Forester (Natl) Models & Prices
2004 Subaru Forester (Natl) X
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr 2.5 X Manual | $21,020 | $19,209 | $313 / Month* | |
| 4dr 2.5 X Auto | $21,820 | $19,928 | $325 / Month* | |
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2004 Subaru Forester (Natl) XS
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr 2.5 XS Manual | $23,270 | $21,151 | $345 / Month* | |
| 4dr 2.5 XS Auto | $24,070 | $21,870 | $357 / Month* | |
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2004 Subaru Forester (Natl) XS w/Premium Pkg
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr 2.5 XS Manual w/Premium Pkg | $24,270 | $22,048 | $360 / Month* | |
| 4dr 2.5 XS Auto w/Premium Pkg | $25,070 | $22,767 | $371 / Month* | |
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2004 Subaru Forester (Natl) XT
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr 2.5 XT Manual | $25,095 | $22,885 | $373 / Month* | |
| 4dr 2.5 XT Auto | $25,895 | $23,604 | $385 / Month* | |
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2004 Subaru Forester (Natl) XS w/Prem Pkg & Lthr
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr 2.5 XS Auto w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | $25,820 | $23,440 | $382 / Month* | |
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2004 Subaru Forester (Natl) XT w/Prem Pkg & Lthr
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr 2.5 XT Auto w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | $27,645 | $25,174 | $410 / Month* | |
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2004 Subaru Forester (Natl) Features and Standard Equipment
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
| X | XS | XS w/Premium Pkg | XT | XS w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | XT w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | |
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| City 18/hwy 23 (2.5L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | |||||
| City 19/hwy 23 (2.5L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | ||||
| City 21/hwy 28 (2.5L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | • | • | |||
| City 22/hwy 27 (2.5L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | • | • |
EXTERIOR Features
| X | XS | XS w/Premium Pkg | XT | XS w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | XT w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum finish roof rails w/body-color end cap mounts | • | • | ||||
| Aluminum-alloy hood | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Automatic-off halogen headlamps | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Black fold away pwr mirrors | • | |||||
| Body-color body-side cladding & bumpers | • | • | • | • | ||
| Body-color door handles | • | • | ||||
| Daytime running lights | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Hood scoop | • | • | ||||
| Large gray metallic fold away heated pwr mirrors | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Monotone paint | • | • | • | • | ||
| Multi-reflector fog lights | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Pwr moonroof w/auto open/close | • | • | • | |||
| Rear window wiper/washer w/de-icer | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Roof rack w/crossbars | • | • | • | • | ||
| Steel gray metallic painted body-side cladding & bumpers | • | |||||
| Textured gray body-side cladding & bumpers | • | |||||
| Two-tone paint | • | • | ||||
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | • | |||||
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/de-icer | • | • | • | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| X | XS | XS w/Premium Pkg | XT | XS w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | XT w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | |
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| (2) cargo area grocery bag hooks | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| (3) Cargo area subfloor storage compartments/(1) storage bucket | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| (4) cargo area tie down hooks | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 60/40 split fold down rear bench seat w/head restraints on all seating positions | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Air conditioning | • | |||||
| Aluminum front door sill plate covers | • | • | ||||
| AM/FM/weatherband stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer-inc: (4) speakers | • | • | • | |||
| AM/FM/weatherband stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer-inc: (6) speakers, subwoofer | • | • | ||||
| AM/FM/weatherband stereo w/CD player-inc: (4) speakers | • | |||||
| Automatic climate control system | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Cargo area cover | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Cargo area light | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Center console-inc: auxiliary pwr outlet, cup holders | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Chrome inner door handles | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Collapsible pedal system | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Cruise control | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Dome light w/delay feature | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Driver seat height/tilt/lumbar adjusters | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Dual cargo area storage pockets | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front bucket dual-mode heated seats w/height adjustable head restraints | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Front bucket seats w/height adjustable head restraints | • | |||||
| Front seatback pockets | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Front/rear carpeted floor mats | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Illuminated ignition switch | • | • | • | • | • | |
| In-glass antenna | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, digital dual-mode trip odometer, ambient temp gauge, engine coolant temp guage, low-fuel light | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Leather seat trim | • | • | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel/shifter/parking brake handle | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Moquette cloth seat trim | • | • | • | • | ||
| Non-woven cloth visors | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Off-black interior color | • | • | ||||
| Overhead console-inc: dual map lights, storage | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Pwr door locks | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Pwr windows-inc: driver-side one-touch down, illuminated switches | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Rear 12-volt pwr outlet | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Rear retractable cup holders | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Rear window defroster w/timer | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Remote keyless entry | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Silver metallic interior accents | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Sport-design instrumentation | • | • | ||||
| Tilt steering column | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Upper dash storage pocket-inc: digital clock | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Woven cloth seat trim | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| X | XS | XS w/Premium Pkg | XT | XS w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | XT w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | |
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| 15.9 gallon fuel tank | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 16" x 6.5" 5-spoke alloy wheels | • | • | • | |||
| 16" x 6.5" 6-spoke alloy wheels | • | • | ||||
| 16" x 6.5" styled steel wheels | • | |||||
| 2.5L DOHC SMPI 16-valve intercooled turbo 4-cyl boxer engine | • | • | ||||
| 2.5L SOHC SMPI 16-valve 4-cyl "Phase II" boxer engine | • | • | • | • | ||
| 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD | • | • | • | • | ||
| 4-speed electronic direct control automatic transmission w/OD | • | • | ||||
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD & "Hill Holder" system | • | • | • | • | ||
| Active Valve Control System (AVCS) Variable Valve Timing | • | • | ||||
| All-wheel drive | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Front/rear stabilizer bar | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Full-size spare tire | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| HD raised independent front/rear suspension | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| P215/60HR16 mud & snow RBL tires | • | • | ||||
| P215/60HR16 mud & snow RWL tires | • | • | • | • | ||
| Pwr vented front disc/rear drum brakes | • | |||||
| Pwr vented front/solid rear disc brakes | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Speed-sensitive variable assist pwr rack & pinion steering | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Viscous limited-slip rear differential | • | • | • | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| X | XS | XS w/Premium Pkg | XT | XS w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | XT w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | |
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| (3) rear child safety seat anchors | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 3-point seatbelts on all seating positions | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Active front seat head restraints | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Child safety rear door locks | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS) | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Driver airbag (SRS) | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Dual-stage front passenger airbag (SRS) | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front/rear 5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Height adjustable shoulder belts on all outboard seating positions | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Side-impact door beams | • | • | • | • | • | • |
2004 Subaru Forester (Natl) Options and Addition Equipment
INTERIOR COLOR Options
| X | XS | XS w/Premium Pkg | XT | XS w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | XT w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | |
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| BEIGE INTERIOR COLOR | • | • | • | • | ||
| GRAY INTERIOR COLOR | • | • | • | • |
NOTE Options
| X | XS | XS w/Premium Pkg | XT | XS w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | XT w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | |
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| ** PRICES SHOWN ARE THOSE DISTRIBUTED BY SUBARU OF AMERICA-THESE PRICES ARE NOT VALID IN NEW YORK AND NORTHERN NEW JERSEY ** | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| ** VARIOUS ADDITIONAL PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA-SEE YOUR AREA DEALER FOR A COMPLETE LIST ** | • | • | • | • | • | • |
PAINT Options
| X | XS | XS w/Premium Pkg | XT | XS w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | XT w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | |
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| STANDARD PAINT | • | • | • | • | • | • |
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
| X | XS | XS w/Premium Pkg | XT | XS w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | XT w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | |
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| (2) SIDE CARGO NETS | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 16" ALUMINUM WHEELS | • | |||||
| 6-DISC IN-DASH CD CHANGER | • | |||||
| AIR FILTRATION KIT | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| ASPEN WHITE REAR SPOILER | • | • | • | • | • | |
| ASPEN WHITE SPLASH GUARDS | • | • | • | • | ||
| AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR W/COMPASS | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| BEIGE ARMREST EXTENSION | • | • | • | • | ||
| CARGO AREA SPOTLIGHT | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| CARGO BIN | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| CARGO TRAY | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| CAYENNE RED PEARL REAR SPOILER | • | • | • | • | • | |
| CAYENNE RED PEARL SPLASH GUARDS | • | • | • | • | ||
| CUSTOM TAIL PIPE COVER | • | • | • | • | ||
| F4E POPULAR EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | • | |||||
| F4F POPULAR EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | • | • | • | • | ||
| F4G POPULAR EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | • | • | • | • | ||
| F4H POPULAR EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | • | • | • | • | ||
| F4J POPULAR EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | • | • | • | • | ||
| F4K POPULAR EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | • | • | • | • | ||
| F4M POPULAR EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | • | • | • | • | ||
| F4N POPULAR EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | • | • | • | • | ||
| F4P POPULAR EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| F4Q POPULAR EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| F4R PREMIUM SOUND SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | • | |||||
| F4S PREMIUM SOUND SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | • | • | • | • | ||
| F4T POPULAR EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| F4U POPULAR EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | • | |||||
| F4V PROTECTION SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | • | • | • | • | ||
| F5C POPULAR EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | • | • | ||||
| GRAY ARMREST EXTENSION | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| HOOD PROTECTOR | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| JAVA BLACK REAR SPOILER | • | • | • | • | • | |
| JAVA BLACK SPLASH GUARDS | • | • | • | • | ||
| LEATHER SHIFT KNOB | • | |||||
| MAT BLACK BRUSH GUARD | • | • | • | • | • | |
| MAT BLACK SPLASH GUARDS | • | |||||
| PACIFICA BLUE METALLIC REAR SPOILER | • | • | ||||
| PLATINUM SILVER REAR SPOILER | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| PLATINUM SILVER SPLASH GUARDS | • | • | • | • | ||
| POPULAR EQUIPMENT GROUP 1A -inc: rear bumper cover, cargo tray, steel gray splash guards *GROSS* | • | |||||
| POPULAR EQUIPMENT GROUP 1B -inc: rear bumper cover, cargo tray, aspen white splash guards *GROSS* | • | • | • | • | ||
| POPULAR EQUIPMENT GROUP 1C -inc: rear bumper cover, cargo tray, platinum silver splash guards *GROSS* | • | • | • | • | ||
| POPULAR EQUIPMENT GROUP 1D -inc: rear bumper cover, cargo tray, java black splash guards *GROSS* | • | • | • | • | ||
| POPULAR EQUIPMENT GROUP 1E -inc: rear bumper cover, cargo tray, cayenne red splash guards *GROSS* | • | • | • | • | ||
| POPULAR EQUIPMENT GROUP 1F -inc: rear bumper cover, cargo tray, sierra gold splash guards *GROSS* | • | • | • | • | ||
| POPULAR EQUIPMENT GROUP 2 -inc: security system upgrade, custom tail pipe cover, auto-dimming mirror w/compass *GROSS* | • | • | • | • | ||
| POPULAR EQUIPMENT GROUP 3A -inc: air filter, rear cargo net, beige armrest extension *GROSS* | • | • | • | • | ||
| POPULAR EQUIPMENT GROUP 3B -inc: air filter, rear cargo net, gray armrest extension *GROSS* | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| POPULAR EQUIPMENT GROUP 4 -inc: cargo bin, all-weather floor mats *GROSS* | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| POPULAR EQUIPMENT GROUP 5 -inc: rear cargo net, (2) side cargo nets, rear seatback cargo net, cargo area spotlight *GROSS* | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| POPULAR EQUIPMENT GROUP 6 -inc: cargo tray, splash guards, custom tail pipe cover *GROSS* | • | |||||
| POPULAR EQUIPMENT GROUP 7 -inc: auto-dimming mirror/compass, security system upgrade *GROSS* | • | • | ||||
| PREMIUM SOUND PKG 1 -inc: 6-disc in-dash CD changer, tweeter kit, upgraded speakers, subwoofer/amplifier *GROSS* | • | |||||
| PREMIUM SOUND PKG 2 -inc: tweeter kit, upgraded speakers, subwoofer/amplifier *GROSS* | • | • | • | • | ||
| PROTECTION GROUP -inc: brush guard, differential protector, hood protector, rear window dust deflector *GROSS* | • | • | • | |||
| PROTECTION GROUP -inc: brush guard, hood protector, rear window dust deflector, differential protector *GROSS* | • | • | ||||
| PROTECTION GROUP -inc: steel gray brush guard, hood protector, rear window dust deflector, differential protector *GROSS* | • | |||||
| REAR BUMPER COVER | • | • | • | • | • | |
| REAR CARGO NET | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| REAR DIFFERENTIAL PROTECTOR | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| REAR SEATBACK CARGO NET | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| REAR WINDOW DUST DEFLECTOR | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| SECURITY SYSTEM UPGRADE | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| SIERRA GOLD REAR SPOILER | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| SIERRA GOLD SPLASH GUARDS | • | • | • | • | ||
| STEEL GRAY BRUSH GUARD | • | |||||
| STEEL GRAY SPLASH GUARDS | • | |||||
| SUBWOOFER/AMPLIFIER | • | • | • | • | ||
| TRAILER HITCH | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| TURBO BOOST GAUGE | • | • | ||||
| TWEETER KIT | • | • | • | • | ||
| UPGRADED SPEAKERS | • | • | • | • | ||
| WHEEL LOCKS | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| WOODLAND GREEN REAR SPOILER | • | • |
REGIONAL DESTINATION CHARGE Options
| X | XS | XS w/Premium Pkg | XT | XS w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | XT w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | |
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| SUBARU OF AMERICA ALASKA DESTINATION CHARGE ADJUSTMENT -inc: additional destination charge for Alaska | • | • | • | • | • | • |
2004 Subaru Forester (Natl) Technical Specifications
Brakes
| X | XS | XS w/Premium Pkg | XT | XS w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | XT w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | |
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| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.4 x 0.94 | 11.4 x 0.94 | 11.4 x 0.94 | 11.4 x 0.94 | 11.4 x 0.94 | 11.4 x 0.94 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.3 x 0.39 | 10.3 x 0.39 | 10.3 x 0.39 | 10.3 x 0.39 | 10.3 x 0.39 |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| X | XS | XS w/Premium Pkg | XT | XS w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | XT w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | |
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| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) | 37.0 | 37.0 | 37.0 | 37.0 | 37.0 | 37.0 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) | 64.1 | 64.1 | 62.7 | 64.1 | 62.7 | 62.7 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) | 32.0 | 32.0 | 29.6 | 32.0 | 29.6 | 29.6 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft) |
Engine
| X | XS | XS w/Premium Pkg | XT | XS w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | XT w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | |
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| Displacement | 2.5L/150 | 2.5L/150 | 2.5L/150 | 2.5L/150 | 2.5L/150 | 2.5L/150 |
| Engine Type | Gas Flat 4-Cyl | Gas Flat 4-Cyl | Gas Flat 4-Cyl | Gas Flat 4-Cyl | Gas Flat 4-Cyl | Gas Flat 4-Cyl |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 165 @ 5600 | 165 @ 5600 | 165 @ 5600 | 210 @ 5600 | 165 @ 5600 | 210 @ 5600 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 166 @ 4000 | 166 @ 4000 | 166 @ 4000 | 235 @ 3600 | 166 @ 4000 | 235 @ 3600 |
Exterior Dimensions
| X | XS | XS w/Premium Pkg | XT | XS w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | XT w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 65.0 | 65.0 | 65.0 | 62.6 | 65.0 | 62.6 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 175.2 | 175.2 | 175.2 | 175.2 | 175.2 | 175.2 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 99.4 | 99.4 | 99.4 | 99.4 | 99.4 | 99.4 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 68.1 | 68.1 | 68.1 | 68.3 | 68.1 | 68.3 |
Fuel Tank
| X | XS | XS w/Premium Pkg | XT | XS w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | XT w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 |
Steering
| X | XS | XS w/Premium Pkg | XT | XS w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | XT w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 34.7 | 34.7 | 34.7 | 34.7 | 34.7 | 34.7 |
Suspension
| X | XS | XS w/Premium Pkg | XT | XS w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | XT w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | |
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| Suspension Type - Front | HD Raised | HD Raised | HD Raised | HD Raised | HD Raised | HD Raised |
| Suspension Type - Rear | HD Raised | HD Raised | HD Raised | HD Raised | HD Raised | HD Raised |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Parallel Links | w/Parallel Links | w/Parallel Links | w/Parallel Links | w/Parallel Links | w/Parallel Links |
Tires
| X | XS | XS w/Premium Pkg | XT | XS w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | XT w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P215/60HR16 | P215/60HR16 | P215/60HR16 | P215/60HR16 | P215/60HR16 | P215/60HR16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/60HR16 | P215/60HR16 | P215/60HR16 | P215/60HR16 | P215/60HR16 | P215/60HR16 |
Transmission
| X | XS | XS w/Premium Pkg | XT | XS w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | XT w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Vehicle
| X | XS | XS w/Premium Pkg | XT | XS w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | XT w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.8 | 39.8 | 39.1 | 39.8 | 39.1 | 39.1 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 43.6 | 43.6 | 43.6 | 43.6 | 43.6 | 43.6 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 53.5 | 53.5 | 53.5 | 53.5 | 53.5 | 53.5 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 93.5 | 93.5 | 91.2 | 93.5 | 91.2 | 91.2 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 39.8 | 39.8 | 37.0 | 39.8 | 37.0 | 37.0 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 33.7 | 33.7 | 33.7 | 33.7 | 33.7 | 33.7 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 53.6 | 53.6 | 53.6 | 53.6 | 53.6 | 53.6 |
Weight Information
| X | XS | XS w/Premium Pkg | XT | XS w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | XT w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3090 | 3095 | 3130 | 3210 | 3185 | 3300 |
2004 Subaru Forester (Natl) Safety Features
Safety Features
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
| Driver airbag (SRS) |
| Dual-stage front passenger airbag (SRS) |
| Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS) |
| 3-point seatbelts on all seating positions |
| Height adjustable shoulder belts on all outboard seating positions |
| Child safety rear door locks |
| (3) rear child safety seat anchors |
| Active front seat head restraints |
| Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column |
| Front/rear 5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers |
| Side-impact door beams |
| Daytime running lights |
| Collapsible pedal system |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: 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. |
