Used 2008 Subaru Forester Sports XT Sport Utility 4D

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Estimated Values
Condition | Trade-In Value | Private Party Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Excellent | $3,425 | $6,325 | ||
Very Good | $3,275 | $6,050 | ||
Good | $3,075 | $5,725 | ||
Fair | $2,600 | $4,925 |
Estimated Trade-In Values for the 2008 Subaru Forester Sports XT Sport Utility 4D range from about $2,600 to $3,425 depending on vehicle condition. Estimated Private Party Values range from about $4,925 to $6,325 depending on vehicle condition. Valid for ZIP Code 43085 through 10/27/2026.
2008 Subaru Forester Sports XT Sport Utility 4D Depreciation
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2008 Subaru Forester Sports XT Sport Utility 4D Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | + $94 | $4,353 | $2,769 | ||
2024 | $123 | $4,230 | $2,628 | ||
2025 | $273 | $3,957 | $2,295 | ||
Now | + $1,768 | $5,725 | $3,075 |
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*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
2008 Subaru Forester Sports XT Sport Utility 4D Depreciation
Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 3320 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 95.4 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.1 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 43.6 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 7.9 inches | ||
Overall Length | 176.6 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 53.5 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 2400 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 68.6 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 35.4 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 99.4 inches | ||
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4175 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 68.3 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Fog Lights | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Roof Rails | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 18 mpg | ||
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Highway | 23 mpg | ||
Combined | 20 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | AWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
4 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available | ||
Limited Slip Differential | Available |
Performance
Horsepower | 243 @ 6000 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 241 @ 3600 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |
2008 Subaru Forester Sports XT Sport Utility 4D Standard Features
2008 Subaru Forester
KBB.com Review
If performance is a prime selling point, Subaru claims that a manual-shift 2.5 XT Limited can accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour in less than six seconds, which is rather swift for a compact SUV.
Because the Forester delivers a choppier ride than some rivals, it might not appeal to those who favor an always-gentle road experience. Refinement is approximately on par with the competitive Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute, but it falls short of Honda’s CR-V.
2008 Subaru Forester
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
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2008 Subaru Forester Sports XT Sport Utility 4D Safety
Safety Features & Technology
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Compare to Similar Vehicles
![]() Used 2008 Subaru Forester Sports XT Sport Utility 4D | ![]() Used 2014 GMC Terrain | ![]() Used 2013 Ford Edge | ![]() Used 2012 GMC Acadia | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $6,450 | $5,975 | $5,975 | $5,650 | |
| KBB.com Rating | N/A | 3.7 | 3.9 | 4.2 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 3.9 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 18/Hwy 23/Comb 20 MPG | City 22/Hwy 32/Comb 26 MPG | City 19/Hwy 27/Comb 22 MPG | City 17/Hwy 24/Comb 19 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | N/A | 4.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 243 @ 6000 RPM | 182 @ 6700 RPM | 285 @ 6500 RPM | 288 @ 6300 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD |





