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2006 Subaru Forester (base trim)

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2006 Subaru Forester
Resale Value:$15,824  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Engines: 2.5L H4
Transmissions: 4 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual; 5 Speed Semi-Automatic
Drivetrains: All Wheel Drive
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2006 Subaru Forester Resale Values

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MileageTrade-In-ValueRetail Value
CleanAverageRoughExcellentCleanAverageRough
1 - 12,000$15,360$14,225$11,243$19,158$17,833$16,308$14,125
12,001 - 20,000$15,260$14,125$11,243$19,058$17,733$16,208$14,125
20,001 - 25,000$15,160$14,025$11,243$18,958$17,633$16,108$14,125
25,001 - 30,000$15,060$13,925$11,243$18,808$17,533$16,008$14,125
30,001 - 40,000$14,910$13,825$11,243$18,208$17,383$15,908$14,125
40,001 - 50,000$14,210$13,675$11,243$17,508$16,683$15,758$14,125
50,001 - 60,000$13,535$12,950$11,243$16,958$16,008$15,033$14,125
60,001 - 70,000$13,035$12,275$10,268$16,408$15,508$14,358$13,150
70,001 - 85,000$12,535$11,775$9,818$18,808$15,008$13,858$12,700
85,001 - 100,000$14,910$11,275$9,343$18,808$17,383$13,358$12,225
100,001 - 115,000$14,910$10,700$8,818$18,808$17,383$12,783$11,700
115,001 - 130,000$14,910$10,100$8,268$18,808$17,383$12,183$11,150
130,001 - 999,999$14,910$9,500$7,718$18,808$17,383$11,583$10,600

2006 Subaru Forester Specs (base trim)

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2,457 cc 2.5 liters horizontal 4 front engine with 99.5 mm bore, 79 mm stroke, 10 compression ratio, overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel 87
Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 28 and EPA city (mpg): 23
Multi-point injection fuel system
15.9 gallon main unleaded fuel tank
Power: 129 kW , 173 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 166 ft lb , 225 Nm @ 4,400 rpm

2006 Subaru Forester Crash Test Data

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Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Front Occupant
Passenger's Side Rear Occupant

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