Compare 1999 Subaru Forester - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $18,695 | $17,828 | $18,950 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $17,641 | $15,975 | $17,310 |
| Destination | $495 | $420 | $415 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | In-dash |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | N/A | N/A |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Partial |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Manual | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Manual | Power |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Front Armrests | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 55-45 Bench | 50-50 Bench | 50-50 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| CD Player | Single | Single | Single |
| Speakers | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Amplifier | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | N/A | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | N/A | N/A | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Door Locks | Manual | Manual | Power |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage) |
| Warranty | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Retractable | Retractable |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Standard Lower Accent Two-tone | Standard Monotone | Standard Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | N/A | Black |
| Grille Trim | Black | Black | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Conventional | Conventional |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Flip-up |
| Mirrors | Dual Manual | Dual Manual | Dual Power Remote |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
| Spoiler | N/A | Wing | Wing |
| Roof Rack | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Step Bumper | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Front Tires | P205/70SR15.0 OWL AS | P215/70SR16.0 BSW AS | P205/70SR15.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | Silver Styled Steel | Silver Styled Steel | Silver Styled Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Full-size Steel | Full-size Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Rear Window Wipers | Regular | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.5L H-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum | Front Disc/rear Drum | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | N/A | 4-wheel | N/A |
| Drive Type | Four-wheel | Four-wheel | Four-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | N/A | Manual | N/A |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Non Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Non Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Strut | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.44 | 4.93 | 4.56 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 175.2 " | 163.8 " | 177.6 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 68.3 " | 66.7 " | 68.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 62.8 " | 65.4 " | 65.9 " |
| Engine | 2.5L H-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 165 @ 5,600 Rpm | 127 @ 5,400 Rpm | 146 @ 6,200 Rpm |
| Torque | 166 @ 4,000 Rpm | 132 @ 4,600 Rpm | 133 @ 4,500 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 21 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 22 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 27 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 25 Mpg |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.92/3.11 " | 3.40/3.40 " | 3.31/3.50 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,058 Lbs. | 2,844 Lbs. | 3,164 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 3,946 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | N/A | 1,157 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 2,000 Lbs. | 1,500 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 " | 94.9 " | 103.2 " |
| Front Track | 58.1 " | 57.5 " | 60.4 " |
| Rear Track | 57.1 " | 57.7 " | 60.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.7 '' | 18.1 '' | 17.4 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .40 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 43.0 " | 39.5 " | 41.5 " |
| Rear Legroom | 33.4 " | 33.9 " | 36.7 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.6 " | 40.3 " | 40.5 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.6 " | 39.0 " | 39.2 " |
| Front Hip Room | 51.4 " | 55.9 " | 53.4 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 50.9 " | 56.0 " | 50.7 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.5 " | 53.1 " | 53.3 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.6 " | 53.1 " | 55.5 " |
| Luggage Volume | 33.2 Cu.ft. | 26.8 Cu.ft. | 29.6 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 64.6 Cu.ft. | 57.9 Cu.ft. | 67.2 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 97 Cu.ft. | 124 Cu.ft. | 68 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 15.9 Gal. | 15.3 Gal. | 15.3 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | acceptable | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | poor | poor |
| Bumpers | marginal | poor | poor |
| Restraints | good | marginal | acceptable |
| Head Restraint | marginal | marginal | marginal |
| Structure/safety cage | acceptable | acceptable | acceptable |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | good | good |
| Head/Neck | good | acceptable | marginal |
| Overall Front | good | marginal | marginal |
