Compare 2008 Subaru Forester - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $21,195 | $27,070 | $26,700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $20,015 | $24,632 | $24,837 |
| Destination | $645 | $745 | $670 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Leather/metal-look | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Partial |
| 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 | Driver | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Digital/analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| 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 | 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 | Leather | Leather/metal-look |
| 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 | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Driver Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| 3rd Row Seats | N/A | 50-50 Split-bench | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Premium Cloth | Leather |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | N/A | Manual | N/A |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
| MP3 Capability | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | 4 | 6 | 7 |
| Amplifier | 100W | Optional | 270W |
| Equalizer | Graphic | N/A | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD | N/A |
| Navigation System | N/A | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | N/A | Optional | 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 | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | N/A | ABS And Driveline | 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 |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| LED Taillights | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Park Pilot | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | 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 (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| 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 | 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 | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Fixed | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Swing-out | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof | 1st And 2nd Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Wing | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P215/60HR16.0 RBL M+S | P225/65HR17.0 BSW AS | P225/65TR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Steel | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.5L H-4 | 3.5L V-6 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | All Wheel | Four-wheel | Four-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | N/A | Electronic | N/A |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Heavy Duty | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Regular | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Strut | Double Wishbone | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Regular | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.11 | 3.08 | 4.50 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 176.6 " | 181.1 " | 177.9 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 68.3 " | 71.5 " | 71.6 " |
| Exterior Height | 65.0 " | 68.7 " | 66.1 " |
| Engine | 2.5L H-4 | 3.5L V-6 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 173 @ 6,000 Rpm | 269 @ 6,200 Rpm | 166 @ 5,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 166 @ 4,400 Rpm | 246 @ 4,700 Rpm | 161 @ 4,200 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 20 Mpg | 19 Mpg | 20 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 27 Mpg | 26 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.1 Seconds | 6.1 Seconds | 8.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.4 Seconds | 14.5 Seconds | 16.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 85 Mph | 90 Mph | 83 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 59 Mph | 59 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.92/3.11 " | 3.70/3.27 " | 3.43/3.90 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,140 Lbs. | 3,675 Lbs. | 3,549 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,150 Lbs. | 4,720 Lbs. | 4,560 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,535 Lbs. | 2,310 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,435 Lbs. | 2,290 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | 1,045 Lbs. | 850 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 2,400 Lbs. | 2,000 Lbs. | 1,500 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | N/A | N/A | 6,060 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 " | 104.7 " | 103.1 " |
| Front Track | 58.9 " | 61.4 " | 61.6 " |
| Rear Track | 58.5 " | 61.4 " | 61.6 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.4 '' | 17.4 '' | 18.9 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .36 | .33 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 43.6 " | 41.6 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 33.7 " | 38.3 " | 38.5 " |
| Third Row Legroom | N/A | 30.0 " | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 39.8 " | 40.8 " | 38.9 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.8 " | 39.7 " | 38.5 " |
| Third Row Headroom | N/A | 37.2 " | N/A |
| Front Hip Room | 51.6 " | 53.8 " | 55.9 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 51.6 " | 52.4 " | 54.6 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | N/A | 43.3 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.5 " | 57.1 " | 56.9 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.6 " | 55.3 " | 56.0 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | N/A | 52.6 " | N/A |
| Luggage Volume | 30.7 Cu.ft. | 36.4 Cu.ft. | 35.7 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 68.6 Cu.ft. | 73.0 Cu.ft. | 72.9 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 95 Cu.ft. | 108 Cu.ft. | 101 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 15.9 Gal. | 15.9 Gal. | 15.3 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | marginal | N/A |
| Chest | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Torso | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | acceptable | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Side | good | good | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
| Roof Strength | N/A | N/A | marginal |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | N/A |
| Restraints | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | good | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | good | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | acceptable | N/A |
| Dynamic Rating | good | marginal | N/A |
