Compare 2004 Subaru Forester - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $21,020 | $20,497 | $19,850 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $19,209 | $19,152 | $18,104 |
| Destination | $550 | $590 | $540 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | N/A | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Partial | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Delay | Regular |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Cargo Net - Pet Guard | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport 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 | Center | N/A | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Full Bench | 50-50 Split-bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth/vinyl | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Amplifier | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | N/A | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Traction Control | N/A | N/A | ABS And Driveline |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | Auto Off | N/A |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (12 Month/unlimited Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Fixed | Fixed |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Colored | N/A | Colored |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | With Chrome Bar | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Swing-out |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Deep | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Flip-up | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Sunroof | N/A | N/A | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Wing | Lip | Wing |
| Roof Rack | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Front Tires | P215/60HR16.0 OWL M+S | P215/70HR16.0 BSW AS | P215/70SR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Styled Steel | 16" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Styled Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel | Full-size Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Fender Flares | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mud Flaps | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.5L H-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum | Front Disc/rear Drum | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | N/A | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Drive Type | All Wheel | Four-wheel | All Wheel |
| 4WD Shift | N/A | Electronic | N/A |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Heavy Duty | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Strut | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.11 | 4.59 | 4.56 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 175.2 " | 173.0 " | 166.6 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 68.3 " | 70.8 " | 68.3 " |
| Exterior Height | 65.0 " | 69.3 " | 66.1 " |
| Engine | 2.5L H-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 165 @ 5,600 Rpm | 130 @ 5,400 Rpm | 161 @ 5,700 Rpm |
| Torque | 166 @ 4,000 Rpm | 135 @ 4,500 Rpm | 165 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 21 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 22 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 28 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 27 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.8 Seconds | 11.6 Seconds | 9.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.4 Seconds | 18.1 Seconds | 16.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 82 Mph | 75 Mph | 82 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 59 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.92/3.11 " | 3.34/3.46 " | 3.50/3.80 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,090 Lbs. | 3,207 Lbs. | 3,119 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,150 Lbs. | 4,140 Lbs. | 4,087 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | N/A | 968 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 2,400 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,500 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 " | 103.1 " | 98.0 " |
| Front Track | 58.9 " | 60.6 " | 59.3 " |
| Rear Track | 58.5 " | 59.8 " | 58.9 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.4 '' | 17.7 '' | 17.7 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .36 | .39 | .40 |
| Front Legroom | 43.6 " | 41.7 " | 42.4 " |
| Rear Legroom | 33.7 " | 36.9 " | 32.6 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.8 " | 40.3 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.8 " | 38.9 " | 38.3 " |
| Front Hip Room | 51.6 " | 53.4 " | 53.4 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 51.6 " | 49.0 " | 46.5 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.5 " | 55.9 " | 54.1 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.6 " | 55.7 " | 53.7 " |
| Luggage Volume | 32.0 Cu.ft. | 33.1 Cu.ft. | 29.2 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 64.1 Cu.ft. | 74.4 Cu.ft. | 68.3 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 93 Cu.ft. | 101 Cu.ft. | 82 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 15.9 Gal. | 16.4 Gal. | 14.8 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | N/A | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Bumpers | good | N/A | N/A |
| Restraints | good | N/A | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | N/A |
