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Kelley Blue Book Suggested Retail Value

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2008 MSRP$21,195
2008 Invoice$20,015

Engine

  • 2.5L H4, 16 valves, 173 hp @ 6000 rpm
  • 5 speed manual transmission
  • 20 mpg city / 27 mpg hwy

Expert Reviews

Overall 7.2

out of 10
  • Features 6
  • Performance 8
  • Safety 9
  • Quality 7
  • Styling 6

The Bottom Line

"The design of the 2008 Subaru Forester is far from fresh, but it's one of few vehicles that's both a practical, peppy city vehicle and rugged enough for mild off-roading."

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User Reviews

Model Rating

Overall
4 stars

30 User Reviews

Trim Rating

  • Overall 4.5 stars
  • Appearance 4.3 stars
  • Comfort 4.4 stars
  • Performance 4.9 stars
  • Reliability 0 stars

Trim User Review

Pros:
Fantastic engine! No...
Cons:
Needs to have smaller...

“This car may out last you! I have allmost 80,000 on a 2002 Forrester. Get this: It has NEVER been in the shop! It has the original brakes,...”more

5 stars
by Ed
on 07/16/2008

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