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2009 Subaru Forester
2008 Ford Taurus X

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2009 Subaru Forester
MSRP $25,795 - $34,895
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2008 Ford Taurus X
MSRP $33,999 - $42,499
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Gas V6
Displacement
2.5L/150
3.5L/213
Fuel System
SMPI
SMPI
Horsepower
170 hp @ 6000 rpm 224 hp @ 5200 rpm
263 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque
170 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm 226 ft-lb @ 2800 rpm
249 ft-lb @ 4500 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
4-speed direct control automatic transmission w/Sportshift, lock-up torque converter Transmission shift lock 5-speed manual transmission w/hill holder feature
6-speed automatic transmission w/OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
10.4 - 10.9 L/100 km
12.8 - 13.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.5 - 8.3 L/100 km
8.4 - 9.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.5 - 10.9 L/100 km
8.4 - 13.6 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
64.0 L
72.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
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
Standard
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
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
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
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
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
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
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
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
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
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
6 - 7
Front Head Room
1,016 - 1,057 mm
1,001 mm
Front Leg Room
1,095 mm
1,036 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,425 mm
1,486 mm
Rear Head Room
958 - 1,026 mm
1,008 mm
Rear Leg Room
1,095 mm
1,026 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,412 mm
1,473 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,616 mm
2,868 mm
Length, Overall
4,559 mm
5,088 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,781 mm
1,902 mm
Height, Overall
1,699 mm
1,717 mm
Min Ground Clearance
220 - 226 mm
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,500 - 1,570 kg
1,829 - 1,906 kg
Front Tire Size
P215/65HR16 P225/55HR17
P225/60R18 P215/65R17
Rear Tire Size
P215/65HR16 P225/55HR17
P225/60R18 P215/65R17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Standard
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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