The 2005 Subaru Forester is available as a 4-door, 5-seat sport utility. Starting at $26,545, the 2005 Subaru Forester 2.5XS L.L. Bean (A4) is powered by a 2.5L , 4 -cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 22-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2005SubaruForester2.5XT w/Premium Package (A4) , priced at $ 28,345 , is powered by a 2.5L , 4 - cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 20-mpg in the city and 23-mpg on the highway.