The 2003 Subaru Forester is available as a 4-door, 5-seat sport utility. Starting at $24,095, the 2003 Subaru Forester XS w/Premium Package (M5) is powered by a 2.5L , 4 -cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission that returns an EPA estimated 21-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2003SubaruForesterXS w/Premium Package & Leather (A4) , priced at $ 25,645 , is powered by a 2.5L , 4 - cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 21-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway.