Pricing Information

Kelley Blue Book Suggested Retail Value

$20,300 National Average for vehicle in Excellent condition, based on 28,000 miles

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2008 MSRP$27,895
2008 Invoice$26,116

Engine

  • 2.5L H4, 16 valves, 224 hp @ 5600 rpm
  • 5 speed manual transmission
  • 19 mpg city / 24 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 4.7 stars
  • Appearance 4 stars
  • Comfort 4 stars
  • Performance 5 stars
  • Reliability 0 stars

Trim User Review

Pros:
Handeling, Performance,...
Cons:
Stereo, Back seat...

“I absolutely love this car/suv (still don't know what to call it), I have the Forester XT Sport in World Rally Blue, it drives like a car,...”more

5 stars
by Tim
on 11/03/2007

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