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OUTBACK XT | OUTBACK-LLBEAN |
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was the V40 |
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$25,570 auto |
$29,770 auto |
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manual trans |
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manual trans |
auto trans |
| engine | 2.5L 168hp
4cyl |
2.5L 250hp turbo 4cyl | 3.0L 250hp 6 cylinder | 2.5L 208hp turbo 5cyl | 2.5L 218 hp turbo 5cyl | 2.5L 208hp turbo 5cyl | 1.8L 170hp 4cyl
opt V6 and V8 |
2.4L 160 hp 4cyl
opt 3.3L 230hp V6 |
| transmission | 5spd manual
opt 4spd auto |
5spd manual
opt 5spd auto |
5spd auto | 5spd auto | 6spd manual
opt 5spd auto |
5spd auto | 5spd manual
opt 5spd auto |
4spd auto
opt 5spd auto |
| economy | manual 22/28
auto 23/28 |
manual: 19/24 | auto 19/25 | manual: 20/27 | 19/26-27 | auto: 19/24 | manual: 21/30 | 4cyl: 21/25
V6: 18 / 24 mpg |
| length |
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185.4" | 177.70" | 186.3" | 184.3" | 184.6" | ||
| width |
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71." | 69.7" | 73.2" | 68.7" | 71.9" | ||
| wheelbase |
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108.5" | 103.9" | 108.8" | 106.4" | 106.9" | ||
| turning radius |
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39ft | 34.9ft | 39ft | 37.4.ft | 37.4ft | ||
| airbags |
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front, front side, front rear and side curtain | front, front side, front rear and side curtain | front, front side | front, front side | front, front side
opt side curtain |
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| warranty | 3yr/36k mile basic with roadside
assistance
5yr/60k powertrain |
4yr/48kmile basic and powertrain | 4yr/48kmile basic and powertrain | 4yr/48k mile basic and powertrain | 4yr/50k mile basic
5yr/60k powertrain |
3yr/36k mile basic
5yr/60k powertrain |
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the Subaru's are 2005, some of the others may be 2004 models not responsible for errors
or omissions. always check any car before purchasing. comments, corrections
welcomed.
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Legacy GT sedan |
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AWD sedan |
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| list price with destination |
$22,570 auto |
$27,770 auto |
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$28,890 (EX) |
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opt on GLS, GLX, std on W8 |
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| engine, horsepower | 2.5L 168hp 4 cyl | 2.5L turbo 4 cyl 250hp | 2.4L 157 hp 4cyl
opt 3.0L 210 hp V6 |
2.4L 160 hp 4
opt 3.0L 240 hp V6 |
2.5L 170hp 4cyl
opt 3.5L 250hp V6 |
1.8L 170hp 4cyl | 2.5L 208hp 5cyl |
| transmission | 5spd manual
opt 4spd auto with sportshift |
5spd manual
opt 5spd auto with sportshift |
5spd manual
opt 4 or 5 spd auto |
5spd manual
opt 5spd auto |
5spd manual
opt 5spd auto |
5spd manual
opt 5spd auto opt 6spd manual |
5spd auto |
| economy | 23/30 manual
22/30 auto |
19/25 | 4cyl 23-24/33
6cyl 20/29 |
4cyl manual 26/34
4cyl auto 24/34 6cyl auto 21/30 |
4cyl 23/29
6cyl 21/27 |
4cyl 21-22/30-31
6cyl 19/27 8cyl 17/24 |
20/27 |
| overall length | 186.20" | 186.20" | 189.20" | 189.5" | 192.3" | 185.2" | 189.8" |
| front headroom, legroom | 39.5"
44.10" |
39.5"
44.10" |
39.2"
41.6" |
38.3-40.4"
42.6" |
40.8"
43.9" |
39.7 - 37.8"
34.3" |
38.9"
42.20" |
| ground clearance | 5.9" | 5.9" | 5.4"-5.8" | na | 4.1-4.2" | 5.8" | |
| airbags | front, side,
front and rear side curtain |
front, side,
front and rear side curtain |
front;
opt side, opt side curtain |
front,
opt side opt front curtain |
front,
opt side otp side curtain |
front, side,
front & rear side curtain |
front, side
front side curtain |
| turning radius | 35.4ft | 35.4ft |
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36.10ft | 37.4 - 37.7ft | 37.4ft | 39ft |
| warranty | 3yr/36k basic, 5yr/60k powertrain | 3yr/36k basic, 5yr/60k powertrain | 3yr/36k basic, 5yr/60k powertrain | 3yr/36k basic and powertrain | 3yr/36k basic, 5yr/60k powertrain | 4yr/50k mile basic
5yr/60k powertrain |
4yr/50k basic and powertrain |
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which Subaru is right for you? not responsible for errors or omissions. always check any car before purchasing. comments, corrections welcomed |
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| What is a Legacy?
A Legacy is a platform and they make 2 car lines on this platform: the Legacy and the Outback. There are various models or each. This can be a bit confusing and hopefully this chart will help define the features on the various models so you can pick the one that suits you the best. |
CONVENIENCE: all models
have
power windows power locks power mirrors air conditioning CD stereo alloy wheels trip computer roof rack rails, (exc sedans) Keyless entry with alarm Rear wiper/defroster (wgn) Floor mats Variable delay front wipers Rear wipers Vanity mirrrors, dual 4 cupholders Center console power outlet Courtesy lights (glove box, door, console etc) |
SAFETY: all models have
all wheel drive daytime running lights anti-lock brakes, 4 wheel, 4 disc, 4 channel Airbags: full dual front, dual front side, front and rear Side Curtain airbags Re-inforced doors and roof Crumple zones 5 headrests 5 shoulder and lap seatbelts Child LATCH seat system Active headrests Safety brake pedals |
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a few of the reasons to choose one model over another |
body: wagon or sedan Available Limited model Practical car with excellent fuel economy
and many standard safety features. Just check out all the airbags, dual
exhaust, fog lights etc.
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body: wagon or sedan Available Limited model The sport model with larger vented front
and even vented rear disc brakes, quick ratio steering, steering wheel
shift buttons, 17" alloy wheels with low profile tires, sport design seats,
electro luminescent guages!
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body: wagon Available Limited model Practical and fills many roles: an alternative to the SUV with 8.4" clearance and very rugged road capable independent suspension. Higher seating position, does almost everything SUV does but with better economy and safety features and emergency handling! Outbacks are not at all tippy like most SUVs |
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body: wagon Available Limited model The performance Outback, like the Legacy
GT but not quite the same handling because this is still an Outback with
8.7" ground clearance.
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body: wagon Luxury with a 250 horsepower 6cylinder.
Smooth ride, nice high Outback seating position, dual power seats etc,
VTD
all wheel drive system, LLBean perforated leather interior, wood and leather
steering wheel with audio controls built in, 17" special gray finsh alloys,
tire pressure monitoring system (and only a few subtle LLBean logos).
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body: wagon The top of the line! 250hp 6 cylinder. Fully equipped. Upgraded VDC all wheel drive traction control system, wood and leather steering wheel with audio controls, upgraded 7 speaker MP3 stereo with subwoofer amp, 17" alloys, tire pressure monitoring system, Homelink |
body: sedan The top of the line sedan. with luxury and power. Comes fully equipped. 250hp, upgraded VDC all wheel drive system, wood- leather steering wheel with audio controls, 17" alloys, leather interior, sunroof, tire pressure system |
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Note: California Spec 4cylinder Legacy and Outback 2.5i models are slightly higher ($210) so please check your local dealer. List prices, selling price may vary. For all prices/costs see the model page |
Wagon: 5spd $22,570
auto: $23,570 Limited $26,220 auto $27,220 Sedan 5spd $21,570
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Wagon: 5spd $27,570
auto $28,770 Limited 5spd $30,270 auto $31,470 Sedan 5spd $26,570
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5spd $24,570
Auto $25,570 Limited 5spd $27,570 Auto $28,570 |
5spd $28,570
auto $29,770 Limited 5spd $31,270 auto $32,470 |
auto $32,770 | auto $33,970 | auto $31,570 |
| engine | 2.5L 4cyl, 168hp | 2.5L 4cyl 250hp turbo | 2.5L 4cyl 168hp | 2.5L 4cyl 250hp turbo |
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| transmission | 5spd manual
opt: 4spd auto |
5spd HD manual
opt: 5spd auto |
5spd manual
opt: 5spd auto |
5spd HD manual
opt: 5spd auto |
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tank size 16.9 US Gals low fuel light 2.5 gals+/- |
MPG : manual 23/30
auto 22/30 fuel: regular |
MPG: all 19/25
fuel: premium required |
MPG: manual 23/28
Auto 22/28 fuel: regular |
MPG: manual 19/25
Auto 19/24 fuel: premium required |
fuel: premium recommended |
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| dimensions | all seat 5 people
Overall Length: wagons 188.7", sedans 186.2" Wheelbase (all): 105.1" Width: Legacy (all) 68.1", Outback (all) 69.7" due to body cladding Height: Legacy 2.5i/GT wagons (inc roof rails) 58.1"; Legacy 2.5i/GT sedans 56.1"; Outback wagons (all) 63.2" (incl roof rack & cross bars); Outback Sedan 59.1" Headroom: all wagons 40.5", all wagons with sunroof 38.7", all sedans 39.5", all sedans with sunroof 37.5" Turning circle: all 35.4ft |
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| Body trim, the look of the car... |
(a sleek clean look) |
(cladding, fenders make the car look larger, more rugged, and they're a decent ding protector as well) |
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| Limited model adds | leather, sunroof, CD changer, dual zone climate control, power driver's seat, larger front disc brakes, fog lights | leather, sunroof, dual zone climate control, power seats | leather, sunroof, dual zone climate control, CD changer, body colored door handles and mirrors, |
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| Power seats | 2.5i: manual height adjustment
driver seat.
Limited adds power driver seat |
manual height adjustment
driver seat.
Limited adds 8way power driver and 4way passenger |
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| All Weather pkg:
heated front seats, heated outside mirrors, WS wiper blade de-icer, Limited Slip rear axle |
Limited only but
does not have Limited slip rear axle |
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Comments, help, tips gladly welcomed
Joe Spitz