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2004 Subaru Forester
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2004 Subaru Forester
MSRP $27,995 - $38,795
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2005 Honda Element
MSRP $23,900 - $29,700
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Gas I4
Displacement
2.5L/150
2.4L/144
Fuel System
SMPI
PGM-FI
Horsepower
165 hp @ 5600 rpm 210 hp @ 5600 rpm
160 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
166 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 235 ft-lb @ 3600 rpm
159 ft-lb @ 4500 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD & lockup torque converter Brake/transmission shift lock 5-speed manual transmission w/viscous-coupling locking centre differential, hill holder feature & OD 4-speed direct control automatic transmission w/OD & lockup torque converter
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD, lock-up torque converter, grade logic programming 5-speed manual transmission w/OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
10.9 - 13.0 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.8 - 9.3 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.8 - 13.0 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L
60.0 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
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
4 Wheel Disc Front Disc Rear Drum
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
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
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
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Standard
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
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
4
Front Head Room
993 - 1,011 mm
1,100 mm
Front Leg Room
1,107 mm
1,041 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,356 mm
N/A
Rear Head Room
937 - 998 mm
965 - 1,003 mm
Rear Leg Room
856 mm
993 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,361 mm
N/A
Third Row Head Room
N/A
N/A
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
1775 - 1815 L
4910 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
906 L
711 - 733 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,525 mm
2,576 mm
Length, Overall
4,450 mm
4,300 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,735 mm
1,816 mm
Height, Overall
1,590 mm
1,788 mm
Min Ground Clearance
191 - 196 mm
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,400 - 1,495 kg
1,530 - 1,623 kg
Front Tire Size
P215/60R16
P215/70R16
Rear Tire Size
P215/60R16
P215/70R16
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Standard
Not Available
Security
Security System
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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