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2008 Subaru Forester Costs

Determining how much a 2008 Subaru Forester costs over the lifetime of ownership can make you think twice about purchasing it, which is why you should research and evaluate the total cost of ownership prior to buying it. The 2008 Subaru Forester has an MSRP of $21,995.00, which may or may not be more expensive then similar vehicles and when you factor in the fuel economy of 26 mpg , the total cost of ownership of one vehicle over another may become apparent. Do not purchase a new 2008 Subaru Forester and then be shocked at how much it costs to insure, register, repair and maintain it. Find out the total cost of ownership first, at NewCar.com, so you know exactly what the costs will be.
2008 Subaru Forester
MSRP Range:$21,995  |  Show Me Dealer Pricing
Fuel Economy: 20 city / 26 hwy mpg
Transmissions: 4 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: All Wheel Drive
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Ownership Costs: Year 1
DepreciationFinancingInsuranceState FeesFuelMaintenanceRepairsTotal
$2,783$1,116$1,193$93$1,731$95N/A$7,013
Ownership Costs: Year 2
$1,995$896$1,193$64$1,900$231N/A$6,280
Ownership Costs: Year 3
$1,663$665$1,193$64$2,086$654$81$6,407
Ownership Costs: Year 4
$1,981$414$1,193$59$2,291$658$176$6,772
Ownership Costs: Year 5
$1,882$151$1,193$59$2,515$529$357$6,686
5 YEAR TOTALS
DepreciationFinancingInsuranceState FeesFuelMaintenanceRepairsTotal
$10,304$3,242$5,967$339$10,523$2,168$614$33,158
Hybrid Tax CreditN/A
5-Year Cost of Similar Vehicles$35,076
Difference$1,919
Value RatingAbove Average
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