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2005 Subaru Forester
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2005 Subaru Forester
MSRP $27,995 - $39,195
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2005 Toyota Highlander
MSRP $32,900 - $37,950
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Gas V6 Gas I4
Displacement
2.5L/150
3.3L/200 2.4L/146
Fuel System
SMPI
SMPI
Horsepower
165 hp @ 5600 rpm 210 hp @ 5600 rpm
230 hp @ 5600 rpm 160 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque
166 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 235 ft-lb @ 3600 rpm
242 ft-lb @ 3600 rpm 165 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
4-speed direct control automatic transmission w/OD & lock-up torque converter Brake/transmission shift lock 5-speed manual transmission w/viscous coupling locking centre differential, hill holder feature & OD
5-speed automatic transmission w/OD Transmission oil cooler 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
N/A
10.6 - 12.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
N/A
7.9 - 9.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
N/A
7.9 - 12.7 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L
75.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
Front Disc Rear Drum 4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5 - 7
Front Head Room
993 - 1,011 mm
980 - 1,016 mm
Front Leg Room
1,107 mm
1,034 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,356 mm
1,468 mm
Rear Head Room
940 - 1,011 mm
988 - 1,011 mm
Rear Leg Room
856 mm
925 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,361 mm
1,448 mm
Third Row Head Room
N/A
820 mm
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
767 mm
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
1351 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
1775 - 1815 L
2282 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
838 - 906 L
1124 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
N/A
297 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,525 mm
2,715 mm
Length, Overall
4,450 mm
4,689 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,735 mm
1,826 mm
Height, Overall
1,585 - 1,590 mm
1,735 - 1,745 mm
Min Ground Clearance
191 - 196 mm
175 - 185 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,400 - 1,505 kg
1,581 - 1,785 kg
Front Tire Size
P215/60R16
P225/65R17 P225/70R16
Rear Tire Size
P215/60R16
P225/65R17 P225/70R16
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Standard
Standard
Security
Security System
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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