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2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Wagon · 224 hp · 20–21 mpg combined
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$27,895Factory MSRP, base configuration
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2.5 X173 hpSports 2.5 X173 hp2.5 X Premium Package173 hp2.5 X L.L.Bean Edition173 hpSports 2.5 XT224 hp2.5 XT Limited224 hp
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $4,000, from 2.5 X Premium Package to 2.5 X L.L.Bean Edition.
The numbers.
Two configurations: all-wheel drive, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic.
224hp2.5L four-cylinder turbo
226lb-ftTorque
20–21mpgCombined · 18–19 city · 23–25 highway
AWD5-speed manual / 4-speed automatic
5Seats
28.9 cu ftCargo volume
3,320–3,360 lbsCurb weight
2,400 lbsMax towing
116 standard items.
Four groups, sized by how much is in each.
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- 1 one-touch power windows
- 1st row power glass moonroof
- remote keyless power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- folding with storage center armrest
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leather
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
- 4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- speed-proportional power steering
- 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
- cruise control
- front and rear cupholders
- front door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- leather steering wheel
- Single zone front climate control
- interior air filtration
- Dual vanity mirrors
- turn signal in mirrors
- Rear floor mats
- cargo area light
- simulated alloy trim on dash
- simulated alloy trim on center console
- leather trim on shift knob
- front reading lights
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Front track
- Rear track
- EPA interior volume
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Drag Coefficient
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Country of final assembly
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- alloy wheels
- 17 x 7.0 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P215/55R17 93H tires
- Steel spare wheel
- temporary spare tire
- inside mounted spare tire
- four-wheel independent suspension
- MacPherson strut front suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- multi-link rear suspension
- Transmission
- Drive type
- viscous center differential
- Center and rear limited slip differential
- transmission hill holder
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- dual front with head protection chambers side-mounted airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
- electronic brakeforce distribution
- auto delay off headlamps
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- front seatbelt pretensioners
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- 155 watts stereo output
- 7 total speakers
- 1 subwoofer(s)
- auxiliary audio input
- element antenna
4 interiors
- Desert Beige
- Desert Beige
- Desert Beige
- Anthracite Black
Cloth or leather or leather/alcantara.
7 factory paints
- Aspen White
- Steel Silver Metallic
- Topaz Gold Metallic
- Garnet Red Pearl
- Newport Blue Pearl
- Obsidian Black Pearl
- Dark Gray Metallic
Safety and recalls
1 recall campaign on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2008 Forester.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
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Other years of the Forester 2.5 XT Limited.
2009 Forester 2.5X
$19,995$7,900 less9 colors · starting MSRP
2007 Forester 2.5 XT Limited
$27,8958 colors · starting MSRP
2010 Forester 2.5X
$20,295$7,600 less9 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.