Timing belt cost

[Edward Hayes]

What is the dealer cost to replace the timing belt and water pump on the
2.5L SOHC Forester engine?

 

[L. Kreh]

If you're asking what it costs the dealer to do this, I don't know.
If you're asking what it costs the customer to do this at a dealer, my
dealer (Evanston, IL) replaced our timing belt for $319 with a coupon
(we have the 2.5L in an Outback, but the coupon was valid on any
Subaru). If I recall correctly, the water pump was another $150 parts
and labor while the belt was off. I don't recall the itemized costs,
but we also replaced the belt tensioner and one of the seals (I assume
the head gasket). All told, I think the bill was about $750.