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2008 Subaru Forester
MSRP $26,995 - $38,995
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2008 Toyota Matrix
MSRP $17,200 - $22,510
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Gas I4
Displacement
2.5L/150
1.8L/108
Fuel System
SMPI
SMPI
Horsepower
173 hp @ 6000 rpm 224 hp @ 5600 rpm
126 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
166 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm 226 ft-lb @ 3600 rpm
122 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
N/A
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
4-speed direct control automatic transmission w/lock-up torque converter Transmission brake/shifter interlock 5-speed manual transmission w/hill holder feature
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD, lock-up torque converter 5-speed manual transmission w/OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
10.4 - 11.5 L/100 km
8.0 - 8.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.3 - 8.7 L/100 km
6.0 - 6.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.3 - 11.5 L/100 km
6.0 - 8.3 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L
50.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
Front Disc Rear Drum 4 Wheel Disc
Front Disc Rear Drum
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
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
Standard
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
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
993 - 1,013 mm
1,031 mm
Front Leg Room
1,107 mm
1,062 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,359 mm
1,351 mm
Rear Head Room
940 - 1,011 mm
1,011 mm
Rear Leg Room
856 mm
922 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,361 mm
1,336 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,525 mm
2,601 mm
Length, Overall
4,486 mm
4,351 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,735 mm
1,775 mm
Height, Overall
1,585 - 1,590 mm
1,539 mm
Min Ground Clearance
201 - 206 mm
150 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,415 - 1,530 kg
1,211 - 1,254 kg
Front Tire Size
P215/60HR16 P215/55HR17
P215/50R17 P205/55R16
Rear Tire Size
P215/60HR16 P215/55HR17
P215/50R17 P205/55R16
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Standard
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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