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WR Blue XT Sports
 XT Sports model, WR Blue color shown
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new X and XT Sports logo available late November 06
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2007 Forester door paenl; with new bottle holder, gray shown
New for 2007: door panel with bottle holder. Gray shown.

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About the 2007 Forester, history - Safety - Warranty - Maintenance - Prices -
Standard Features, What's New: X, X Sport, X Premium, LL Bean, XT Limited - XT Sport
Dimensions, cargo measurements - Specifications, Engines - 
Options Packages, Individual - Colors - speed tests - fine print

Other pages: 2007 Forester Photo Page; Subaru News, Reviews, Articles and more...

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2007 Subaru Forester LL Bean, Newport Blue with Urban Gray trim
2007 Forester  LL Bean. Newport Blue Pearl with Urban Gray accent . All LL Beans are 2 tone,
Scroll down for more photos.  visit my 07 Forester photo page for even more

Updates and notes
May 2007 What can you do to a Forester XT? 'There are a number of cars that we drive, get out of, and think: This would be really great, if only we could give it more power, or tweak the suspension, or… So now we’ve put our money where our collective mouth is—the goal was to keep each modification under $1000..' the whole story
11/20 Crash Tests: Forester XT Sports, Tribeca, and Legacy GT Limited sedan with navigation are on the list of only 13 cars that earned the top rating from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. "The Institute rates vehicles... based on performance in high-speed front and side crash tests plus evaluations of seat/head restraints for protection against neck injuries in rear impacts. The first requirement for a vehicle to become a TOP SAFETY PICK is to earn good ratings in all three Institute tests. A new requirement for 2007 is that the winning vehicles must offer ESC (electronic stability control, Subaru's is called VDC). This addition is based on Institute research indicating that ESC significantly reduces crash risk, especially the risk of fatal single-vehicle crashes, by helping drivers maintain control of their vehicles during emergency maneuvers."
11/1/06 2 new models announced: X Sports with upgraded stereo, XT Sport with VDC, late November
7/15/06 brochures available
7/6/06 2007 are arriving at dealers
6/5/06  2007 specs updated
5/26/06 2007 Prices and initial specs released
6/27/2006  Subaru Forester has ranked highest in independent Used Car Safety Ratings (UCSR) announced in Australia. The 2006 UCSR studied more than 1.7 million crashes of 305 different vehicle models over a 17-year period.  For the first time in the study’s history, a ‘standout’ car was identified, with Subaru’s Forester (1997-2002) rating as top performer. The UCSR is the world’s largest study of vehicle crashes and is conducted by the Monash University Accident Research Centre and supported by the RACV, the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), and VicRoads, as well as other state and federal road authorities and motoring clubs from Australia and New Zealand. from car.co.nz

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2007 Forester LL Bean, garnet red
2007 LL Bean, garnet red with urban gray trim

2007 XT Limited with new for 2007 17" alloy wheels, crystal gray shown
2007 Forester XT Sports
2007 XT Sports. Note the new front grill, no fog lights  (shown with bumper moldings). The Sports XT is the only 2007 Forester with VDC.
Sports front grill
Sports front grill

 
2007 Forester LL Bean interior
taupe leather is on the LL Bean. Optional rubber floor mat shows on driver's side. Note the bottle holder in the door panel
2007 Forester aux stereo plug
New for 2007 auxiliary stereo plug on X Sports, X Premium, LL Bean and XT replaces the ashtray. Not available on X models.

Subaru Forester X Premium, champaign gold
Subaru Forester X Premium, champaign gold

front wiper de-icer
The front wiper de-icer heats up the lower windshield. All models except X 
(photo is an Outback, with a little snow..)

many more 07 Forester photos


About the 2007 Forester ( specs for older models)

BASICS...
The Subaru Forester is an all-wheel-drive car-based SUV introduced in 1998. Made by Fuji Heavy Industries in Ota, Japan.
Shares wheelbase with the Subaru Impreza
Size and price wise it fits between the smaller Impreza and the larger Legacy and is popular with commuter, campers and small families. People appreciate the practicality, looks, strong motor, smooth ride and excellent handling.
The Forester has done very well in Insurance Institute crash tests and various consumer magazine ratings, usually earning top spots and recommended ratings.

2007 Summary. Available early July 2006. Models: X, X Premium, X LL Bean, XT turbo. Only minor changes for 2007. Prices on certain models are lower, especially the X model. X $600 price drop, X Premium $450 less, LL Bean $200 less. New 'California Spec' PZEV (partial zero emission vehicle) 4 cylinder for sale in California, Mass, Maine, NY, Vermont only. There are new colors and combinations, new front door panel trim with large cup/bottle holder (see photo page), the X model gets the EBD (electronic brake force distribution) upgrade that has been on the other models, X Premium has audio (iPod) input plug (see photo page), and is Sirius satellite radio ready (first 3 months free). The LL Bean gets gray colored alloy wheels, XT turbo gets 17" alloys, upgraded stereo. XT horsepower has changed due to a testing method only.
2 new models announced 11/1/06, late November availability, X Sport and XT Sport with new front bumper, black mesh grill, black fabric, and deletes roof rack cross bars. Limited color selection. X adds CH changer with auxilliary plug, XT Sport adds the VDC all wheel drive with traction control system and is the only Forester with VDC. The XT Sport is available in a few colors including WRX Blue (rally blue) This is the 1st time this popular blue Impreza color has been offered on any Forester. See full details below in the individual model area.

2006 Models: X, X Premium, X LL Bean, XT Limited. Discontinued models: The XS and XS with Moonroof models have both been combined and replaced by the new X Premium model.
The cloth XT turbo is discontinued, and the XT Premium is renamed the XT Limited.
Ground clearance increased X, Premium, LL Bean:  8.1"; XT Limited  7.9", More horsepower! X now has 173hp from 165hp. XT turbo 230hp, from 210, due to higher compression and redesigned intake manifold. The turbo meets Low Emissions Vehicle II (LEV II) regulation, goes 0-60 mph in under six seconds. New strengthened rear crossmember, new retuned suspension enhance ride smoothness and handling response in all Forester models; new improved braking feel on all models; Redesigned advanced airbags:  front passenger airbag now with On-Off indicator light by clock. Redesigned center console with armrest and cupholders. Standard rear seat fold-down armrest,  security system; new front grille, headlights with 4 bulbs, new clear taillights, map pocket on back of the front passenger seat, bright trim strip on middle of rear gate, painted bumpers and side moldings now on all models. Integrated turn signals on new larger outside mirrors (all except X) see photograph page for images of many of these new features
2005: Available starting in May 2004. October: new options now available: Short shifter on XT models, Auto dimming mirror/compass with optional Homelink on all models. September Price increase on all cars delivered to dealers starting 9/04. All 05 models get air filtration, the driver's airbags is now dual stage deploying as the passenger airbag has been, there a new remote keyless entry, new black sidewall tires. New model: XS LL Bean replaces the XS Premium with Leather model, which was included in early printed brochures. The LL Bean has new load leveling rear suspension, hard finish cargo floor, comes standard with auto dimming mirror/copmpass & etc. Power driver's seat is finally on the Forester, it is on all XS and XT models. Turbo XT gets new immobilizer (chipped) key, and the XT Premium with leather/sunroof is now available with a manual transmission. There are a few new colors and etc....
2004: Turbo XT model introduced.
2003: Major remodel: 2nd generation Forester available mid-May 2002. 1st major re-design since introduced in 1998. L and S models renamed X, XS.
Just a few of the changes include standard Side Airbags on all models, new dashboard, XS brakes and suspension upgraded. New grill, tailgate, hood, seats ..
2002 model has a few minor upgrades, including factory leather (S Premium only), daytime running lights etc
2001 Minor re-design, available early, in February 2000. New: front, rear lights, dashboard, rear seats, S Premium model added
1999 model body was stiffened and strengthened and did very well in crash tests.
1998 1st year

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-SAFETY-
information always subject to change, correction

5 Star front, side crash results, US govt, www.nhtsa.com.
Front, side crash tests, Insurance Inst. for Hgy Safety

Safety and vehicle roll-over questions: the Forester meets federal safety standards for Passenger Vehicles and  does not require a 'roll over' warning label.
Most other small sport utilities are required to have a safety warning that they don't handle like a normal car and extra care must be taken to prevent roll over and injury

All Forester models have
Front Driver Airbag: Dual stage driver airbag deploys according to the driver’s distance to the steering wheel, measured by a sensor on the seat track.
Front Passenger Airbag: Dual stage passenger airbag deploys according to occupant etc. A light by the upper cosole indicates on or off (see photo).
A sensor device detects and measures weight, position on the seat, position of the seat to determine if it’s occupied and if so by a child or adult to control air bag deployment.
see photo page

Side Airbags: front head/chest side-impact air bags for  driver and passenger

All Forester models have:
new Electronic Brake Distribution now on X as weel as all other models
Collapsable foot pedals to help minimize injury
Crumple zones front and rear
Side impact door beams
Child safety rear door locks
Child seat anchors (latch system)
Child seat tethers (latch system)
Tinted safety glass.
Daytime running lights
Anti-lock brakes

-WARRANTIES-

Bumper-to-bumper: 3 year/36,000 miles
Roadside assistance 3yr/36000 miles by the Cross Country Motor Club at 800 261-2155, break-down, lock-out, flat repair etc
3year/36,000 mile Wear Item warranty covers defective brakes, clutch disc lining, wiper blades etc
Powertrain: 5 year/ 60,000 miles
Corrosion: 5 year/100,000 miles
Does not cover wear or damage due to competitive driving

-MAINTENANCE-
click here for the full maintenance page
1st oil change at 3 months or 3000 miles whichever comes first.
Oil changes intervals: 3,750 miles with normal driving, 7,500 miles with light driving
Tire rotations: every 6-10,00 miles. Equal tread required. Tires, wheels FAQ
15,000 mile inspection, tire rotation (best 6-10,000 miles), air and other filter changes as needed based on conditions, driving
30,000 mile service with complete fluid, filter, spark plug change, except XT turbo plugs are at 60,000 miles
60,000 mile - repeat 30,000 service, replace plugs on XT turbo
90,000 mile service with complete fluid, filter, spark plug change, except XT turbo plugs are at 120,000 miles
105,000 mile replace timing belt.

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2007 Forester Prices
Interest rates, rebates

new for 2007:  Federal spec and California spec PZEV (partial zero emission vehicles)
Please be sure to use the right price,  Ca. Spec is for California, Mass, Maine, NY, Vermont only

information always subject to change, correction

Notes, updates:
November 16: new Sports prices announced
Many 2007 prices are lower than 2006: X $600 less, X Premium $450 less, LL Bean $200 less

Destination is $625. Alaska destination is $775. Destination may vary in CT, HI, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT. 

FEDERAL SPEC 
all states except Ca spec cars
model
code
base MSRP
dest
MSRP
.
base invoice
dest
invoice
X, manual trans
7FA
$21,195
$625
$21,820
.
$20,015
$625
$20,640
X, automatic trans
7FB
$22,995
$625
$22,620
.
$20,742
$625
$21,367
X Sports, manual trans (late November availability)
7FE
$21,695
$625
$22,320
 
$20,475
$625
$21,100
X Sports, automatic trans (late November availability)
7FF
$22,495
$625
$23,120
 
$21,202
$625
$21,827
X  Premium, manual trans
7FC
$23,695
$625
$24,320
.
$22,271
$625
$22,896
X  Premium, automatic trans
7FD
$24,495
$625
$25,120
.
$22,998
$625
$23,623
X  LL Bean, automatic trans
7FG
$26,695
$625
$27,320
.
$24,930
$625
$25,555
XT Limited turbo, manual trans
7FJ
$27,895
$625
$28,520
.
$25,116
$625
$26,741
XT Limited turbo, automatic trans
7FK
$28,695
$625
$29,320
.
$26,843
$625
$27,468
XT Sports turbo, manual trans (late November availability)
7FH
$25,995
$625
$26,620
 
$24,380
$625
$25,005
XT Sports turbo, automatic trans (late November availability)
7FI
$26,995
$625
$27,620
 
$25,288
$625
$25,913
CA SPEC, for
California, Mass, Maine, NY, Vermont
code
base MSRP
dest
MSRP
.
base invoice
dest
invoice
X, manual trans, Ca spec
7FA
$21,395
$625
$22,020
.
$20,226
$625
$20,851
X, automatic trans, Ca spec
7FB
$21,195
$625
$22,820
.
$20,953
$625
$21,578
X Sports, manual trans, Ca spec (late November availability)
7FE
$21,895
$625
$22,520
 
$20,686
$625
$21,311
X Sports, automatic trans, Ca spec (late November availability)
7FF
$22,695
$625
$23,320
 
$21,413
$625
$22,038
X  Premium, manual trans, Ca Spec
7FC
$23,895
$625
$24,520
.
$22,482
$625
 $23,107
X  Premium, automatic trans, Ca spec
7FD
$24,695
$625
$25,320
.
$23,209
$625
$23,834
X  LL Bean, automatic trans, Ca spec
7FG
$26,895
$625
$27,520
.
$25,141
$625
$25,766
XT Limited turbo, manual trans, Ca spec
7FJ
$27,895
$625
$28,520
.
$26,116
$625
$26,741
XT Limited turbo, automatic trans, Ca spec
7FK
$28,695
$625
$29,320
.
$26,483
$625
$27,468 
XT Sports turbo, manual trans, CA spec (late November availability)
7FH
$25,995
$625
$26,620
 
$24,380
$625
$25,005
XT Sports turbo, automatic tans, CA spec (late November availability)
7FI
$26,995
$625
$27,620
 
$25,288
$625
$25,913

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 2007 X standard features
all information subject to change and correction
ALL 2007 Xs HAVE

new EBD electronic brake Force Distribution now on X model
new front door trim with large cup/bottle holder
gone: weather band, no weather band on the 07

All Wheel Drive
Hill Holder clutch, 5spd manual transmission let clutch up completely releases hill holder
173 horsepower
i-AVLS active valve lift system
Center console: 2 cupholders, storage, 12v outlet, slide-out armrest
Ground Clearance 8.07"
Alarm system with Keyless remote entry and ignition disable
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Optional 4spd auto transmission with ETC (see above)
Dual stage deploying smart front airbags
Front head and chest Side Airbags
Air filtration system  for passenger, replace paper filter when dirty
Brakes: Anti-Lock brakes, 4 wheel, 4 channel
Brakes: heavy-duty vented front disc, rear drum
Power Windows with illuminated switch
Power door locks
Illuminated door lock switches
Power outside mirrors, fold-in
Cruise control
Air conditioning 
Tinted glass
Stereo: 100 watt am/fm with single disc CD (no weatherband for 07)
Stereo: 4 speakers
Fog lights
Variable speed intermittent front wipers
2 speed rear wiper, fixed intermittent, blade blade de-icer
Outside Temperature Gauge
Height adjustable drivers seat
Lumbar support, driver's seat

5 shoulder seatbelts, 2 front and 3 rear
3 rear headrests
Rear seat center armrest
Body colored bumpers and body-side cladding
Body colored C-pillar
Cargo area utility bars
Passenger side-front seatback net pocket
Desert Beige or Graphite Gray cloth interior colors
underfloor cargo storage areas with temporary duty spare tire
temporary spare tire
12 volt Front power outlet for cell phones, laptops etc
12 volt Rear power outlet for coolers, pumps etc
Cigarette lighter plug, ashtray (lighter not included)
Cupholders: 2 front, 2 rear
Rear defroster with wiper blade de-icer
See-through front head rests
16" steel wheels, MS tires
Leather shift boot (manual only)
Roof rack with Cross Bars, 150# capacity
Interior dome light (delayed off)
Rear cargo light, 
2 overhead Map lights
3 under-carpet rear cargo storage bins
4 cargo tie-down hooks 
Tilt steering column
Tachometer, low fuel light, coolant temp. gauge
Automatic off headlights
Floor mats, carpeted
Split folding rear seats
Raised back-up lights (reverse lights)
Plastic headlight lens, chip resistant lexan
2 over-head storage compartments for sunglasses etc
2 Trip odometers
X Sports, a new model for 2007, late November availability.
all information subject to change and correction
new Anthracite Black cloth
new Sport mesh front grill
new Sport redesigned front bumper 
new 120 Watt CD changer MP3 player, auxilliary (ipod) plug, pre-wired for Sirius radio
delete roof rack cross bars (they're an option)

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2007 X Premium and LL Bean standard features
information always subject to change, correction
X Premium adds over X model: 
everything the X has, plus....

new Stereo upgrade, CD player reads MP3, CD-RW
new Stereo upgrade, includes aux audio jack (iPod)
new Stereo upgrade, Siruis Satellite radio capability
Outside mirrors with integrated turn signals
Body colored exterior door handles
Power driver's seat
16" 8-spoke alloy wheels (X has steel wheels)
Mono-tone paint, 1 color
Upgraded cloth, velour
Rear disc brakes (X has rear drums)
EBD Electronic Brake Distribution varies braking front/rear depending on cargo
All Weather Package: large outside defrosting mirrors, heated front seats, front windshield wiper de-icer
Limited slip rear differential
Stereo: 120w CD in-dash changer, AM/FM, antenna in left rear glass
Stereo: 4 Upgraded Speakers
Automatic climate control with Daybright feature
Power glass moonroof with auto open-close, with cloth sunshade
Chromed interior door handles
Illuminated ignition ring
Gray Metallic painted outside mirrors
Leather wrapped steering wheel, 
Leather parking brake handle
Leather shift knob
Leather manual transmission shift boot
Front seat back pockets

LLBean adds over X Premium
everything the X Premium has plus....

new Alloy wheel with Gray gloss finish, replaces brushed aluminum color
Wood and leather Momo steering wheel (see photos)
Wood shift knob (see photos)
Desert Beige leather (see photos)
Perforated Alcantara side and bottom seat bolsters (see photos)
Shock sensor alarm upgrade
Automatic transmission w/ Electronic Direct Control
Rear self-leveling suspension. This is a mechanical suspension self leveling system (not power) on the LL Bean only.  Increased cargo weight puts pressure on special oil filled suspension components to raise vehicle height as the vehicle is driven. It can take app 1-2 miles of driving to level. When the weight has been removed it can take to app 1/2 mile to resume normal height.
Auto-dimming rear view mirror/compass
Hard-surface cargo floor and rear seatback (not carpeted)
Platinum or Steel gray accent or bumpers
LL Bean logo on front seats (it's small)
LL Bean floor mats
10-spoke 16" alloy wheels

XT Limited, XT Sports standard features 
all information subject to change and correction
2007 XT Limited adds over X Premium

new horsepwer rated at 224@5600 rpm, 226torque@3600 due to a change in SAE testing methods.
new 17" alloy wheels with Geolander P215/55 R17 93H tires
new Black finish roof rails replaces silver colored
new Stereo, now 155 watt from 120. Includes CD 6 disc in-dash changer, AM/FM

Stereo: 7 speakers, 4 upgraded main speakers plus 2 tweeters plus rear cargo area subwoofer speaker
Sport-design guages with luminescent needles, metallic center cap
Desert Beige or Anthracite Black Leather interior colors- no cloth model available.
Ground clearance 7.87" (was 7.7")
Engine cover
Engine immobilizer key
available 5spd manual transmission
Glass Sunroof with auto open-close
Turbocharged 4 cylinder engine with intercooler etc. (see engine specs above.)
Hood scoop for the intercooler
Aluminum finish roof rails
Black perforated leather shifter and parking brake handle
Silver front door sill plates with 'Forester' badging
5 spoke 17" alloy wheels

Note: VDC all wheel drive is only available on the XT Sports model below, it is not on the XT Limited

2007 XT Sports  adds or deletes over X Premium
a new model for 2007, late November availability.
all information subject to change and correction
see XT model above for engine
new  Anthracite black cloth
new  Sport mesh front grill
new  redesigned Sport front bumper 
new  VTD all wheel drive with 45/55 front rear power split 
new  VDC engine management and traction control system (only available on the XT Sports)

delete fog lights
delete power driver's seat
delete heated ouside mirrors
delete heated windshield wiper de-icer
delete roof rack cross bars (they're an option)


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2007, 2006 FORESTER CARGO MEASURMENTS
Hand measured by me. 

A: 36" width at bottom of gate opening
B: 53.5" width at floor
C: 41.5" width at wheel well, see D
D: 37.5 width at cargo hooks in wheel well
E: 46.5" width at middle of gate opening
F: 53.25 maximum width at side rails at cargo cover (not shown)
G: 13" floor to top of wheel well or bottom of cargo cover (not shown)
H: 31.5" floor length to back of seat
I: 62" floor length to top of rear seat when folded down flat (max depends on front seat position)
J: 32.25" height gate opening bottom to top
K: 34" height floor to ceiling center of floor, see L
L: 31" height floor to ceiling's low area where the rear shoulder harness retracts

Beige interior shown.

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2007, 2006 Forester Dimensions

Overall length: 176.6"
Oveall height: 62.6", turbo 62.4"
Overall height including roof rack & cross bars: 65"
Overall width: 68.3"
Wheelbase: 99.4"
Track front/rear: 58.9"/58.5"
Turning radius: Xs 34.8ft; XT Limited 35.4'
Angle of approach: X, Preamium, LLBean  22.3*, XT 22.4*
Angle of departure: X, Premium, LL Bean 20.7*, XT 19.5*
Breakover angle: X, Premium, LL Bean 18.9*, XT 18.7*
Driver's seat height, hand measured from ground: app 24-27"
 

feature
X
X Premium, X LL Bean
XT Turbo
Interior Volume (cubic feet)
93.5cf
91.2cf (sunroof)
91.2cf (sunroof)
Cargo volume, rear seat up
32.0cf
29.6cf (sunroof)
29.6cf (sunroof)
Cargo volume, rear seat down
57.7cf
56.4cf (sunroof)
56.4cf (sunroof)
Front head room
39.8"
39.1" (sunroof)
39.0" (sunroof)
Rear head room
39.8"
37"
36.9"
Front/rear leg room
43.6"/33.7"
43.6"/33.7"
43.6"/33.7"
Ground Clearance
8.1"
7.9"
feature
X
X Premium, X LL Bean
XT Limited

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2007 Forester Specifications, Weights etc
information always subject to change, correction
FEATURE
X, X Sports
X Premium
X LL Bean
XT Limited, XT Sports
Engine X, X Premium, LL Bean: 2.5L 4 cylinder Boxer engine,  SOHC
16 valve, Active Valve Control System AVCS
Fuel system: multi-port sequential fuel injection, distributorless ignition
Compression: 10:1

XT Limited: 2.5L 4 cylinder Boxer engine,  DOHC,  Turbocharged and Intercooled
16 valve, Active Valve Control System AVCS
Fuel system: multi-port sequential fuel injection, distributorless ignition
Compression 8.4:1

Horsepower
Torque
173hp@6000 rpm
166 ft lbs torque at 4400 rpm 
new horsepwer rated at 224@5600 rpm, 226torque@3600 due to change in SAE testing methods.
(2006 rated at 230hp @5,600rpm
torque 235lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm)
Transmission S: manual with hill holder let clutch up completely releases hill holder
0: automatic
S: automatic S: manual with hill holder let clutch up completely to release
0: automatic
XT Sport: automatic with VDC all wheel drive
Gear ratios* X, X Premium, LLBean Manual: 1st:3.454, 2- 2.062, 3- 1.448, 4- 1.088, 5- .780, rev 3.333. final 4.111
Automatic: 1st 2.785, 2nd 1.545, 3rd 1.0, 4th 0.694 reverse 2.272; final 4.444

XT Limited turbo Manual:1st 3.454, 2nd 1.947, 3rd 1.366. 4th 0.972, 5th 0.738, rev 3.333. Final 4.444
Automatic: 1st 2.785, 2nd 1.545. 3rd 1.0, 4th 0.694, reverse 2.272.  Final 4.111

Tune-up information*
check with your mechanic and parts supplier for confirmation or changes. 
Not responsible for errors etc
2.5L X, X Premium,  LL Bean: plugs: NGK FR5AP-11, firing order 1-3-2-4
ignition timing/idle (btdc): manual 10* +/- 8* 650 rpm, auto 15*+/- 8* 700rpm
Idle speed/rpm: Manual: 650 +/- 100, Automatic 700 +/-100
Generator/Battery 12V-90A, manual 48AH, Automatic 52AH

2.5L turbo XT Limited: plugs: iridium NGK: ILFR6B firing order 1-3-2-4 
ignition timing/idle btdc 17*+/-10*, 700rpm, Idle speed/rpm 700 +/-100 
Generator/Battery 12V-90A, manual 48AH, auto 52AH

Fuel economy
all models: 15.9 US gallon tank
Regular Unleaded, EPA economy rating:
Manual trans - 22 city / 29 highway
Automatic trans -  23 city / 28 highway Automatic.
Premium unleaded recommended
EPA economy rating
Manual trans: 20/27
Automatic trans: 21/26
Brakes, 
anti-lock, 4 channel
Front: 11.4" vented disc, dual caliper piston, 
Rear: 9" drum. 
Front: 11.4" vented front disc, dual caliper piston, Rear: 10.3" disc.
With EBD Electronic Brake Force Distribution which distributes braking power front-to-rear depending on weight load.
XT Sport: with VDC all wheel drive includes traction control which uses brakes to minimize wheel spin
2007 model
X, Sports
X Premium
X LL Bean
XT turbo Limited, Sports
Steering Variable ratio, Engine-speed sensing, Power assisted Rack and Pinion
Steering Wheel Turns lock-to-lock: X models 3.1; Turbo model 3.0
Wheels, tires 16x6.5" steel wheel,
6.5jj, offset 48 (1.89)
M&S 215/60R16 94H raised black letter
16x6.5" 8 spoke alloy wheel, 
6.5jj, offset 48 (1.89)
silver finish 215/60R16 94H raised black letter
16x6.5 10 spoke alloy,
6.5jj, offset 48 (1.89)
M&S 215/60R16 94 H raised black letter
new for 0717"x7jj  5 spoke  alloy
M&S 215/55 R17 93H
raised black letter
Hill-Holder Clutch
(manual trans only)
S
S
--
S
Curb Weight (pounds): manual trans
3,140
3,140
--
3,320
Curb Weight (pounds): automatic trans
3,185
3,185
3,205
3,360
Towing - 2400 lbs
S
S
S
S
model
X, Sports
X Premium
X LL Bean
XT turbo Limited, Sports

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2007 Forester Option Packages, see individual options below
List price (invoice)
S = standard, A = available option, -- not available

Notes prices are factory installed. Dealer installed prices may be higher due to labor and part costs (contact your dealer)
information always subject to change, correction

model
X, X Sports
X Premium
X LL Bean
XT turbo Limited, Sports
Popular Equipment Grp 1: rear bumper cover, cargo tray, splash guards $302 ($194)
A
A
A
A
Popular Equipment Grp 2: cargo bin, rubber floor mats $170 ($105)
A
A
A
A
Popular Equipment Grp 3: Cargo nets: rear vertical, sides (2), Rear seatback; Cargo area spotlight $212 ($135)
A
A
A
A
Popular Equipment Grp 4: auto dimming mirror/compass, Shock sensor alarm upgrade $298 ($194)
A
A
S
A
Popular Equipment Grp 5: auto dimming mirror/compass with Homelink, Shock sensor alarm upgrade $385 ($250)
A
A
--
A
Premium Sound Pkg 1: 6 disc CD changer, tweeters, upgraded speakers, subwoofer/amp $944 ($666)
A: X only
na: X Sports
--
--
--
Premium Sound Pkg 2: tweeters, subwoofer/amp $364 ($237)
na: X
A: X Sports only
A
A
--
Protection Grp: Front bumper underguard, rear differential protector, hood deflector, rear windows dust deflector $698 ($430)
A
na: Sports
A
A
--
Performance Grp: Short throw shifter, turbo boost gauge $656 ($428),
manual transmission only
--
--
--
A- manual only
model
X
X Premium
X LL Bean
XT turbo

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2007 Forester options and standard features
List price (invoice)
S = standard, A = available option, -- not available

Notes prices are factory installed. Dealer installed prices may be higher due to labor and part costs - contact your local dealer.
information always subject to change, correction

2007 Forester Individual Options
X, X Sports
X Premium
X LL Bean
XT Limited, Sports
Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/ compass  $183  ($119)
A
A
S
A
Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/ compass and Homelink $270 ($175)
A
A
--
A
Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/ compass and Homelink upgrade for LL Bean only, $87 ($56)
--
--
A
--
Security System Shock Sensor upgrade $115 ($75)
A
A
S
A
Immobilizer chipped key
--
--
--
S
Rear bumper cover $72 ($47)
A
A
A
A
Front bumper underguard $357 ($232)
A: X
na: Sports
A
A
A: XT
na: Sports
Rubber floor mats  $55 ($33)
A
A
A
A
Cargo tray $75 ($46)
A
A
A
A
Cargo bin $115 ($72)
A
A
A
A
Custom tailpipe tip, bright metal $42 ($28)
A
A
A
S
Cargo net rear  $46 ($30)
A
A
A
A
Cargo net- Sides rear both $75 ($49) 
A
A
A
A
Cargo net- back of rear seats  $46 ($30)
A
A
A
A
model reminder
X, X Sports
X Premium
X LL Bean
 XT Limited, Sports
Leather Shift Knob; Manual $61 ($40); Automatic $121 ($79)
A
S
S
S
Hood deflector/bug guard  $105 ($45) not installed
A
A
A
na
Rear window dust deflector $126 ($82)
A
A
A
A
Rear differential protector $110 ($71)
A
A
A
A
Splash Guards body colored $155 ($101)
A
A
A
A
Alloy Wheels, 16" $659  ($495)
A
S
S
S
Wheel Locks $42 ($28)
A
A
A
A
Rear Spoiler, body colored  $353 ($230)
A
A
A
A
Cargo area spotlight $45 ($26)
A
A
A
A
Trailer hitch includes wiring harness, receiver  $299 ($195)
A
A
A
A
Stereo options
X, Sports
X Premium
X LL Bean
XT Limited, Sports
Sirius Satellite radio $445 ($334) first 3 months are free, after that by subscription, call 888-539-7474
na :X
A: Sports
A
A
A
CD Changer, 6 disc in dash $527 ($395)
A: X
S: Sports
S
S
S
Upgraded speakers 4, $145 ($94)
A: X
S: Sports
S
S
S
Tweeters (2) $102 ($67)
A
A
A
S
Subwoofer/amplifier (1 din) $170 ($110)
A: X
S: Sports
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--
--
Subwoofer/amplifier (2 din) $262 ($170)
na: X
A: Sports
A
A
S
INSTALLED PERFORMANCE OPTIONS
Short throw shift, manual trans only, $345 ($225)
A
A
--
A
Metal pedal set, manual $187 ($122
A
A
--
A
Metal pedal set, automatic $176 ($115)
A
A
A
A
Turbo Boost Gauge $311 ($203) on steering column
--
--
--
A
Titanium Shift Knob $159 ($104), automatic transmission only
A
A
A
A
2007 Forester options
Notes prices are factory installed. Dealer installed prices may be higher- contact your dealer.
information always subject to change, correction
X
X Premium
X LL Bean
XT Premium

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2007 Forester Colors
always subject to change, correction
these are for illustration only

WR Blue color
WR Blue


garnet red pearl
Newport Blue with Urban Gray trim
Newport Blue Pearl with Urban Gray, LLBean

Subaru Newport Blue Pearl color
Newport Blue Pearl

crystal gray
crystal gray metallic 
(light silver)


Urban Gray Metallic
Urban Gray Metallic
(medium dark gray) 
LL Bean green with gray accents
evergreen metallic (pale green) with urban gray metallic lower trim on LL Bean

aspen white

obsidian black
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New colors: Urban Gray Metallic replaces Steel Gray Metallic, Newport Blue replace Regal Blue

X: Graphite Gray or Desert Beige cloth
X Sport: anthracite black cloth
X Premium: Graphite Gray or Desert Beige cloth
LL Bean: new Urban Gray Metallic Lower accent color; Desert Beige leather with perforated Alcantara side bolsters
XT Limited: Anthracite Black Leather or Desert Beige Leather
XT Sport: anthracite black cloth

model/color
X
Graphite Gray cloth, Desert Beige cloth
X Sport
anthracite black cloth
X Premium
Graphite Gray cloth
Desert Beige cloth
X LL Bean
Desert Beige leather with 
perforated Alcantara bolsters
XT Limited
Desert Beige or Anthracite Black Leather
XT Sport
Anthracite Black cloth
Newport Blue 
Pearl
beige
--
beige
2 tone paint with Urban Gray Metallic accent
Desert Beige leather
beige leather
--
WR Blue
new for 07
--
--
--
--
--
black cloth
Obsidian Black 
pearl
gray
 black
gray
2 tone paint with Urban Gray metallic accent
Desert Beige leather
black leather
black cloth
Crystal Gray 
Metallic
gray
--
gray
2 tone paint with Urban Gray metallic accent
Desert Beige leather
black leather
--
Champaign Gold
Opal
beige
--
beige
--
beige leather
--
Garnet Red Pearl
beige
black
beige
2 tone paint with steel gray metallic accent
Desert Beige leather
beige leather
--
Urban Gray 
Metallic
gray
black
gray
--
black leather
black cloth
Aspen White
beige
black
beige
2 tone paint with premium silver metallic accents
Desert Beige leather
beige leather
--
Evergreen
Metallic
--
--
--
2 tone paint with steel gray metallic accent
Desert Beige leather
--
--

Speed tests. There aren't many on the Forester
CarandDriver magazine, September 2005.
2006 XT Ltd, 5spd manual
0-60 5.9sec
0-100 15.8sec
1/4 mile14.3 sec @ 96mph
Braking 70-0 182ft 

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