Subaru Model Overview, FAQ

Compare current Subaru Outback, Legacy, Tribeca, Impreza, WRX, STI, Forester

Price, invoice, options, specs, links, photos and much more
Outback, 2.5i, XT, GT, 2.5i Limited, LL Bean, 3.0R, GT spec.B, X, X Premium...

2008 Outback LL Bean
2006 Forester specs, prices, images and much more
Tribeca specs and photos
Impreza specs and photos
Outback: 2.5i, Limitd,  XT, LLBean Forester: X, Sports, Premium, LL Bean Tribeca Impreza: 2.5i, Outback Sport, WRX, STi Legacy: 2.5i SE, GT, 3.0R

Start your Subaru research.
Individual pages for current Subarus
price invoice options colors specs photos.
Tribeca: 2008,
Outback: 2008
Legacy: 2008
Forester: 2009, 2008
Impreza: 2.5i, Outback Sport; WRX-STI

Compare Subarus to other cars 
Archives research previous years
SITEMAP for everything Subaru

other pages
Homepage
Interest rates, rebates current specials
Price overview, all models
News, articles reviews
Alaska, Hawaii all out of town buyers
Shipping car haulers, shippers
Warranty and towing information
Maintenance schedule
Safety
Subaru-speak: Subaru terms
Testimonials what customers say...
Links
Discounts: Subaru VIP programs
About Carter map, history, people
Used Subaru, other cars for sale in Seattle

car safety sites
nhtsa.gov, hwysafety.org

an unofficial Subaru research site to help 
you learn about the various Subaru models 

Outback, Tribeca, Legacy, Impreza, Forester, Baja
XT, GT, 2.5i, LL Bean, SE, VDC, Limited, X, turbo...


FAQ on this page
###
  • How many cars does Subaru make?
  • What are the main differences?
  • What is an Outback?
  • What is a Baja?
  • What is a WRX or STi?
  • What platforms (chassis) are these car based on?
  • What engines do these have?
  • Do I really want All Wheel Drive?
  • Is there an SUV?
  • Is there a Minivan?
  • Is there a Hybrid?
  • What's New For Subaru This Year

  •  
  • 'Snapshot' detailed overview of all the models
  • price comparison
  • dimensions, clearance, size
  • airbags, brakes
  • 2009 features
  • 2008 features
  • 2007 features
  • 2006 Legacy & Outback Detailed comparison
  • 2005 Legacy & Outback Detailed comparison

  • Joe Spitz, internet sales, Seattle
    Purchase or order a Subaru in Seattle? Discount prices. Contact.
    Shipping to Hawaii, Alaska etc

    comments, suggestions, corrections, web tips, links welcomed
    all photos, text, formatting © J. Spitz who is solely responsible for any and all content
    Unauthorized reproduction prohibited.

    you are here: http://www.cars101.com/subaru_new.html  V  4.6.08



    About Subarus...
    FAQ
    Scroll down for Subaru Snapshot

    How many cars does Subaru make?
    6 cars. They are  (small to large) Impreza, Forester, Legacy, Outback, and the Tribeca SUV.
    Baja was discontinued after 2006 model.
    They are described below. Check spec pages above for all the options, costs etc.
     

    2008 Impreza
    sedan
    2.5i 4 door sedan, 
    2.5i Premium 4 door sedan
    2.5i Premium 4 door sedan with Navigation and Satellite radio

    wagon
    2.5i 5 door sport wagon
    2.5i Premium 5 door wagon
    2.5i Premium 5 door wagon with Navigation and Satellite radio
    Outback Sport 5 door wagon

    WRX
    WRX 4 door sedan, 
    WRX Premium 4 door sedan
    WRX Premium 4 door sedan with Navigation and Satellite radio

    WRX 5 door wagon
    WRX Premium 5 door wagon
    WRX Premium 5 door wagon with Navigation and Satellite radio

    STI 5 door wagon
    STI 5 door wagon with silver or gold BBS wheels and fog lights
    STI 5 door wagon with silver or gold BBS wheels and fog lights and Navigation system

    2009 Forester

    X
    X Premium 
    X LL Bean
    XT
    XT Limited
     
     

    2008 Forester

    X
    X Premium 
    X LL Bean
    XT Limited
    X Sport
    XT Sport
    2008 Legacy
    2.5i SE  sedan
    2.5i Limited sedan
    GT turbo Limited sedan
    GT spec.b  sedan
    3.0R 6 cylinder sedan

    2007 Legacy
    2.5i wagon, sedan (fleet purchase only)
    2.5i SE wagon, sedan
    2.5i Limited wagon, sedan
    GT turbo Limited wagon, 
    GT turbo Limited sedan
    GT spec.b sedan

    2008 Outback
    Outback
    2.5i wagon
    2.5i LL Bean with Navigation, optional VDC
    2.5i Limited wagon
    2.5i Limited LL Bean with Navigation, optional VDC
    XT Limited turbo wagon, optional Navigation
    3.0R LL Bean 6cyl wagon, optional Navigation

    2007 Outback
    Basic
    2.5i
    2.5i LL Bean w/ navigation (avail early 07)
    2.5i Limited wagon
    2.5i Limited LL Bean w/ navigation (early 07)
    2.5i Limited sedan
    XT Limited turbo wagon
    3.0R LL Bean 6cyl wagon 
    3.0R LL Bean 6cyl sedan

    2008 Tribeca
    5 passenger
    5 pass Limited
    5 Pass Ltd, Navigation

    7 passenger
    7 pass Limited
    7 pass Ltd Navigation
    7 pass Ltd Navigation, DVD

    What are the differences?

    Impreza  smaller like a Corolla, Civic, Mazda 3 etc. Available in 4 door sedan and 5 door wagon-hatchback, optional turbo performance model

    Forester
    2009 The all new redesigned 2009 Forester available mid-March 2008. A little longer and taller with all new suspension and other upgrades make this a smoother riding car. Minimum 8.7" ground clearance (8.9" turbo). It feels larger than it is, a very comfortable ulitity rig with 6 airbags, standard VDC stabilty control, 4 disc brakes. Available with 4 cylinder and turbo 4 cylinder engine, optional Sportshift 4 speed automatic transmission, optional Navigation.  Models include X, X Premium, X LL Bean, XT, XT Limited. Price dropped on 2.5i. Ca (California) spec emissions required for CA, WA, CT, MA, ME, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, VT on 4 cylinder (non-turbo) models.
    2008 available with optional turbo performance model.

    Legacy/Outback  Legacy is available in sedans, Outback available as wagons. 4 cylinder, with optional 4 cylinder turbo or 6 cylinder engines.

    Tribeca  New 2008 available in June. An SUV with available 7 passenger seating, DVD, Navigation. Standard 250hp 6 cylinder
    top


    What is a Tribeca? The Tribeca is an SUV with 5 or 7 passenger seating. Based on the Legacy/Outback platform. Well equipped with standard 256 3.6L 6 cylinder engine, VDC all wheel drive system, heated power seats, MP3 CD player, dual front climate controls and rear air, 6 air bags including front and rear side curtains, tire pressure monitoring system, sunroof, chipped immobilizer anti-theft key etc. Available Limited models with leather, 7 passenger, upgraded stereo, DVD player, Navigation and much more.


    What is an Outback? The Outback is a crossover "rugged road" wagon available as either the larger 'Outback' or the smaller  Impreza 'Outback Sport'.


    Baja was a 4 door truck based on the Legacy platform, seats 4, and has a small bed, made for 4 model years from 2003-2006. Production stopped April 2006. The rear seat folds down to reveal a door opening to the bed to allow for longer cargo. Subaru calls this system 'Switchback'. Only the 2.5L 4 cylinder engine is available. 1st shipped 9/02.


    What is a WRX or WRX STi (STi renamed STI for 2006)

    WRX is a performance 2.5L 226hp turbo Impreza sedan or wagon.
    2008 STi  is an ultra high-performance WRX wagon. Prevous models were sedans. There was a Limited in 2007 (800 made only) with leather, sunroof etc, white or silver.
    top


    Platforms: what are these car based on?
    Legacy/Outback/Baja platform (Baja discontinued 2006)
    Impreza/Forester platform
    B9 Tribeca SUV platform which is a stretched version of the Legacy/Outback


    Engines  (see SnapShot for more details)
    Legacy: 2.5L 4cylinder, optional turbo
    Outback:  2.5L 4cylinder, optional turbo or 3.0L 6 cylinder
    Impreza: 2.5L 4cylinder, 2 optional turbos
    Forester:  2.5L 4 cylinder, optional 2.5L 4 cylinder turbo
    Tribeca: 2008: 3.6L;  2007: 3.0L 6cylinder
    top


    Why do I want all wheel drive? I live in a dry warm climate.
    All wheel drive is a full time traction system that is effective on dry as well as slick roads and helps maintain stability and control  under most conditions.
    It is a benefit in all driving conditions but of course especially any area where there is snow or rain including the Northwest, Northeast, Midwest.

    Is there an SUV? The Tribeca 6 cylinder with optional 7 passenger seating...

    Is there a mini-van? No.

    Is there a Hybrid? No, but a diesel is expected in the next few years, first in Europe starting February-March 2008 and then here perhaps in 2009

    what should this next question be?  Ideas welcome.

    Comments? Let me know contact.
    Subaru-speak what does this mean? common terms
    top



    "SUBARU SNAPSHOT"tm
    model overview, what's new for 2008 and 2009; full spec pages
    information subject to change and correction

    2009
    Forester The all new redesigned Forester available mid-March 2008. A little longer and taller with all new suspension and other upgrades make this a smoother riding car. Minimum 8.7" ground clearance (8.9" turbo). It feels larger than it is, a very comfortable ulitity rig with 6 airbags, standard VDC stabilty control, 4 disc brakes. Available with 4 cylinder and turbo 4 cylinder engine, optional Sportshift 4 speed automatic transmission, optional Navigation.  Models include X, X Premium, X LL Bean, XT, XT Limited. Price dropped on 2.5i. Ca (California) spec emissions required for CA, WA, CT, MA, ME, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, VT on 4 cylinder (non-turbo) models.

    2008
    Outbacks are wagons, the Outback sedan has been dropped. All Legacys are now sedans. So if you want a wagon it's the Outback, and if you want a sedan it's a Legacy. Most noticable change is an all new grill so the car has a very different look, also new headlights and tailights, new alloy wheels, new colors, new cloth interior. New telescoping steering wheel with tilt, includes cruise control. Top of the line 3.0R LL Bean 6 cylinder and XT 4 cylinder turbo model steering wheels have audio and SI Drive controls. VDC, electronic stability control, is optional on 2.5i LL Bean and 2.5i Limited LL Bean, both also include Navigation, and VDC continues to be standard on the 3.0R LL Bean and XT turbo. 2007's Outback Basic has been renamed the Outback and has full wheel covers. Tire pressure monitoring is standard on all models. Key and remote is now one piece instead of separate key and remote as in previous years. All models are now pre-wired for either XM or Sirius satellite radio (was only XM for 2007). EPA fuel economy ratings lower due a change in testing standards.

    Legacy wagons are discontinued and all Legacys are now sedans, and Outbacks are wagons. 2007 was the last year for the Legacy wagon. No price increase. The top of the line is the new 3.0R sedan 6 cylinder. This model comes with Bilstein Suspension and SI Drive like the GT specB,  5spd automatic SportShift transmission and new steering column Paddle Shifters etc. The GT specB continues, with new cloth, so there are now 2 performance models.  All Legacys are lightly re-designed with new rear end, a new steering wheel that now telescopes as well as tilts and has cruise control, with upper end models also getting steering wheel audio and SI Drive controls  One piece key and remote replaces the separate key and remote, Tire Pressure Monitoring is standard on all models. Satellite radio is now either XM or Sirius (was XM only). Re-designed outside mirrors with turn signals on the GT and 3.0R. EPA fuel economy ratings lower due a change in testing standards

    Impreza  The 2008 Impreza is all new and now based on the Legacy platform, so it really is totally different. All models include front, side, and front and side rear curtain airbags, Immobilizer chipped key, anti-lock brakes, power windows-locks-mirrors, a/c etc etc. The ride is significantly smoother than previous models, there is finally more back seat room, the rear seats fold flat in sedans (long overdue).
    There is a 4 door sedan and 5 door wagon. List prices start at $17640 for the 2.5i sedan, $18140 for the 5 door 2.5i wagon. The optional automatic transmission is now the SportShift with manual mode. VDC (vehicle dynamics control) is available on all models except the base 2.5i. Navigation-DVD audio system is available on the 2.5i Premium and has very good resolution, tilting screen and more.
    The Outback Sport 5 door wagon has standard All Weather Pkg with heated seats, heated front wiper de-icer and heated defrosting outside mirrors.
    Roof Rack is now available on all models including sedan, and is quick on-off.
    The WRX is available as a 4 door sedan and 5 door wagon. The ride is no longer as 'firm', it is definitely smoother and more refined. Navigation is available on top of the line model. List price for the sedan starts at $24995, wagon starts at $25495. VDC is standard on all models. The STI sedan is gone, replaced by the 5 door wagon, and is available in 3 models. List prices start at list price $35,640 with 5 spoke alloys, upgrades include a forged BBS wheel and fog light package, and Navigation is available.

    Tribeca  Redesigned for 2008, 3rd year. New 3.6L engine replaces 3.0L and runs on regular fuel with better power band. Larger rear side cargo windows for better visibilty, smoother riding suspension, raised roof rack rails for cross bars replaces fixed position cross bars, new front grill, new rear end and cargo door, new head and tail lights. Interior remains much the same.

    2007
    Tribeca: Models available for 07 include 5 or 7 passenger base cloth model, Limited, Limited with Navigation and DVD (DVD on 7 passenger only).
    New standard features include blacked-out grill, auxiliary (ipod) plug, prewired for XM radio, Navigation system now includes back-up camera, 2 position Memory driver's seat on Limiteds. 5 passenger cloth model no longer gets a sunroof. New optional SE package has stainless mesh grill (fits 06 models), chromed wheels, XM satellite radio. Other new options include back-up beeper, pre-wired for XM radio, remote starter.

    Legacy and Outback: The models get refined and prices actually drop on many models!
    New low priced Outback Basic has steel wheels, deletes heated seats, Limited slip rear axle, rear cargo outlet, power drivers seat, cargo cover, cross bars etc.
    Deleted models: Legacy 2.5i SE wagon manual transmission, Outback 2.5i Limited manual transmission, Outback SE, Outback VDC, Outback 3.0R basic, and XT turbo base cloth model.
    2.5i model now has tire pressure monitoring, VDC all wheel drive system now standard on LL Bean and XT. All 07 XTs are now Limited.
    All models pre-wired for satellite radio, have auxiliary stereo plug (except Basic), MP3 stereo. Due to a new testing method horsepower rating may drop slightly, but this is only a test change, not an actual horsepower change.
    December 21, 2007:  2 new 4 cylinder Outback models announced with Navigation system: 2.5i LL Bean and 2.5i Limited LL Bean. Available late Jan/Feb 2007

    Forester: X, X Premium, X LL Bean, XT Limited. Price actually drops on most models! X model gets electronic brake distribution, XT gets 17" wheels, all models except X model get auxiliary (ipod) plug. New colors. Late availability: new X Sport and XT Sport models. X Sports includes upgraded stereo with Ipod plug and climate control, XT Sports has VDC electronic stability control with cloth interior, manual seat height adjustments, sunroof etc

    Impreza:  New STI Limited model, only 800 made, with leather, sunroof, small rear spoiler, heated seats etc. Does not have forged BS alloys. All models pre-wired for Sirius Satellite radio (standard in the Outback Sport SE). Few other changes. Price drop on 2.5i models and remains the same on WRX, STI.
    December 21, 2007 New SE sedan model announced. Includes CD changer with upgraded speakers and auxiliary input plug, moonroof

    Baja: discontinued for 2007. 2006 is the final year.

    2006
    The big news is the all new Tribeca SUV available in May 2005.
    Legacy and Outback: 4cylinder horsepower increased to 175 (from 168). The models get refined. Gone are basic cloth interior turbo Legacy GT and Outback XT models. Manual transmission models have been restricted to Outback XT Limited, Legacy GT Limited sedan (no manual GT wagon), and the new for 2006 Legacy 2.5i SE (special edition) model. New colors and navigation available on certain models.
    New Models announcd late: October: basic cloth Outback XT model returns. Available early December. November: Legacy GT specB limited production sedan, Outback 2.5i SE wagon offered, plus 4cylinder Outback Limited sedan returns. The Outback 2.5i SE is a 2.5i plus navigation, CD chnager, climate control SE and Limited sedan available mid December.
    Forester: Models renamed X, X Premium, X LL Bean and XT Limited. Models dropped are the XS and the cloth XT.  All models get new front and rear end, new head and tail lights, XT has slightly more power.
    Impreza: all models now have dual-stage front and front side airbags (STi: front only). RS models renamed 2.5i. Outback Sport and Outback Sport SE models continue. 2.5i and Outback Sport engine horsepower increased to 173horsepower with i-active valve lift system. WRX engine is now the 2.5i (replacing the 2.0L).
    Baja: few changes, Available in only 3 colors. Final year, no 2007 model will be available.

    2005 completely new Legacy and Outback.
    The Legacy is Subarus biggest selling line and the 2005 model is a major make-over!
    Available in late May 04, all models get new full front and rear head and side curtain airbags and gets a 5 Star rating
    Larger and smoother riding, all new look, new dashboard, new colors, new seats, new engines and new models.
    New performance GT and XT models get the new turbo 2.5L 4 cylinder with 250HP, and the 3.0L 6 cylinder LL Bean, VDC wagon, VDC sedan now also have 250hp.
    For the first time Subaru offers an optional power passenger seat, dual zone climate controls and much more.
    Update: August 2004price increase on all vehicle shipped to dealers starting September 04 and later.
    Impreza, available late April. All models get new center console with 2 cupholders, smoked headlight lens, new colors. New optional Outback Sport 'SE' model available 9/04, TS wagon replaced by RS wagon. RS sedan drops in price and gets a new optional Sport model. STi new front differential, wider real wheels, stereo is standard, immobilizer key and more. WRX gets new stereo, new wheels etc.
    05 Forester gets an LL Bean model with load leveling suspension, hard cargo floor, XS, XS LL Bean, and XT models get power seat, climate control. XT gets immobilzer key. New colors.
    05 Baja will stay much the same, with limited and late (10/04) availability for the leather model which comes with a new hard tonneau cover.. this is the final year.

    Previous year-by-year changes

    WARRANTY: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5years/60,000 miles powertrain, Roadside Assistance 3 years/36,000 miles.
    top

    PRICE COMPARISON
    NOTE
    Prices include $645 destination (2008 models). Alaska destination is $795.

    Legacy and Outback 4cylinders come in Federal and California versions. 
    California models are for sale only in Ca and neighboring areas, and the Northeast

    all information subject to change and correction

    Model
     Line-up
    Price range
    including destination
    2008 Impreza sedan
    2.5i 4 door sedan, Premium 4 door sedan, Premium 4 door sedan with Navigation and Satellite radio

    wagon
    2.5i 5 door sport wagon, Premium 5 door wagon,  Premium 5 door wagon with Navigation and Satellite radio
    Outback Sport 5 door wagon

    WRX
    WRX 4 door sedan, Premium 4 door sedan, Premium 4 door sedan with Navigation and Satellite radio
    WRX 5 door wagon, Premium 5 door wagon, Premium 5 door wagon with Navigation and Satellite radio

    WRX STI
    STI 5 door wagon with 5 spoke alloys
    STI 5 door wagon with silver or gold BBS forged alloy wheels and fog lights
    STI 5 door wagon with silver or gold BBS forged alloy wheels, fog lights and Navigation system

    Price range
    including destination
    MSRP: $17,640 - $39,440
    Invoice:$16,891 - $37,182
    2009 Forester X, X Premium, X LL Bean, XT Limited, X and XT Sports models
    California spec emissions on non-turbo models required in CA, WA, CT, MA, ME, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, VT 
    Price range
    including destination
    Ca spec
    MSRP: $20,860 - $30,660
    Invoice: $19,879-$28,699

    Fed spec
    MSRP $20,660-$30,660
    Invoice: $19,578-28,699

    2008 Forester X, X Premium, X LL Bean, XT Limited, X and XT Sports models
    Price range
    MSRP $21,840 - $29,540
    Invoice: $20,660-$27,670
    2008 Legacy sedan 2.5i SE, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i GT Limited, specB, 3.0R 
    Price range:
    including destination
    FED SPEC
    MSRP- $21,140-$34,640
    Invoice- -$20,010 - $32,179

    CA SPEC: 
    MSRP:$21,340-$34,640
    Invoice:$20,216-$32,179

    2008 Outback wagon Outback,  2.5i, 2.5i LL Bean, 2.5i Limited, Limited LL Bean, XT Limited, 3.0R LL Bean
    Price range
    including destination
    FED SPEC 
    MSRP: $22,640 - $34,840
    Invoice $21,140 - $34,640

    CA SPEC:
    MSRP:$22,840-$34,840 
    Invoice:$21,570-$32,357

    2008 Tribeca 5 passenger 
    5 passenger Limited, optional Navigation
    7 passenger, 
    7 passenger Limited, optional Navigation, DVD
    Price range
    including destination
    MSRP: $30,640-$38,440
    Invoice: $28,956-$35,972
    2006 Baja:  final year, 
    discontinued model
    Sport, 
    Turbo, 
    Turbo with leather & tonneau cover
    Price range
    including destination
    MSRP $23,120 - $28,120
    Invoice $21,606- 26,147
    top
    Dimensions
    For complete specs please visit the appropriate model's page
    all information subject to change and correction
    model
    length/wheelbase (inch)
    ground clearance
    head room front
    leg room front/rear
    height
    cargo capacity, cubic foot (cf) volume
    2008 Impreza 4 door sedan: 180.3"
    5 door wagon: 173.8"
    6.1" 40.3" 43.5/33.5" 58.1" (no roof rack) 4 door sedan: 11.3cf
    5 door wagon: rear seat up: 19cf
    rear seat down: 44.4cf

    2007 Impreza
    173.4/99.4  (exc STi)
    STI: 173.8/100
    2.5i: 5.9"
    Outback Sport: 6.3"
    WRX 6.1"
    STI
    Wagons 39.7
    Sedans:  38.6"
    Wagons: 42.9/33.7
    Sedans: 42.9"/33.7"
    2.5i sedan 56.7"
    2.5i wagon 58.5"
    Outback Sport 58.9"
    WRX sedan 56.7"
    WRX wagon 58.5"
    STI 56.3"
    wagon: seats flats 61.6cf, seats up 27.9
    sedan 11.cf
    2009 Forester 179.5"/103" 8.7", 8.9" turbos 41.6", 40.0 with moonroof 43.1"/38.0"  X 65.9", 66.9" all others with roof rails Rear seat down 68.3"cf, 63cf with moonroof
    Rear seat up, 33.5cf, 30.8cf with moonroof
    2008, 2007, 2006 Forester 176.6/ 99.4 X, Prm, LL Bean 8.1"
    XT 7.9"
    39.8'
    with moonroof 39.1"
    43.6"/33.7" including roof rack cross bars: 65.0" seats flat 68.6cf, seats up 30.7, with moonroof 64.5cf,28.9cf
    Legacy 
    2008 sedan
    2007, 2006 sedan  & wagon

    sedan 1865.0 /105.1"
    wagon 188.7/105.1
    2.5i, GT: 5.9"
    specB, 3.0R 6.3"
    sedan: 39.5"
    with moonroof: 37.6"
    wagon: 40.5", 
    with moonroof: 39.1"
    sedan, wagon: 44.1/33.1 sedan 2.5i 56.1", 
    specB, 3.0R 56.5
    wagon 58.1"
    sedan trunk 11.4cf
    Outback 
    2008 wagon
    2007, 2006 wagon & sedan
    wagon 189.0/105.1
    sedan 186.2/105.1
    2.5i, Limited, 3.0R: 8.4"
    XT: 8.7"
    40.5", with moonroof: 38.7" Wagon, sedan 44.1/33.9 wagon 63.2" including roof rack, cross bars wagon: seat down 65.4cf
    seat up 33.5cf
    Tribeca 2008 191.5/108.2 8.4" front row 38.9"
    middle row 38.2"
    third row 36.2"
    front 42.3
    middle 34.3
    rear 30.9
    67,7" including optional  cross bars 74.4cf with 2nd and 3rd row flat
    Baja, all years
    (discontinued 2006)
    193.3/104.3 7.3" 38.3" 43.3"/37.3" 65.1" inc roof rack cross bars 17.7cf bed capacity
    top
     Airbags, Brakes, Wheels/Tires
    For complete specs please vist the appropriate model's page

    S= standard, 0=optional, NA= not available on that model

    all information subject to change and correction

    model
    Airbags
    Wheel size, type
    anti-lock brakes, 
    brake type, 
    2008 Impreza Front: advanced front occupant and seat position sensing
    Side: standard
    Side Curtain: standard full front and rear side curtain
    rear: side curtain
    2.5i: 16.5 steel wheel with full hubcap
    Premium, WRX: 17" alloy
    STI: 18" alloy, 5 spoke alloy, or gold or silver forged BBS, 
    2.5i: front disc and rear drum
    Premium, WRX,  front and rear disc
    STI: Brembo brake system
    2007, 2006 Impreza Front: advanced front occupant and seat position sensing
    Side: standard
    2.5i, Outback, WRX: 16" alloy
    STI :17" alloy
    front and rear disc, larger on WRX, STI
    Forester 2009 Front: advanced front occupant and seat position sensing
    Side: standard
    Side Curtain: standard full front and rear side curtain
    rear: side curtain
    X: 16x6.5" steel wheel with wheel cover
    Premium,  LL Bean: 17x7" alloy. 
    XT: 17x7" 5 spoke tubo-style alloy
    Four wheel disc, anti-lock, with Brake assist
    Ventilated Front disc:  11.7"
    Rear disc:  11.3"
    Forester 2008 Front: advanced front occupant and seat position sensing
    Side: standard
    X, 16x6.5" steel with wheel cover
    XT Sports, X Premium, LL Bean:  16x6.5" alloy
    XT, XT Sport 17x7" alloy
    X front disc, rear drum
    X Prm, X LL Bean, XT: front and rear disc
    All with Electronic Brake Distribution (2007)
    Legacy 2008, 2007 Front: advanced front occupant and seat position sensing
    Side: standard
    Side Curtain: standard full front and rear side curtain
    rear: side curtain
    2.5i, GT 17x7" alloy
    specB, 3.0R 18x7" alloy
    front and rear disc
    Outback 2008, 2007 Front: advanced front occupant and seat position sensing
    Side: standard
    Side Curtain: standard full front and rear side curtain
    rear: side curtain
    Outback 16x6.5" steel wheel with wheel cover
    all other 2.5i, XT, LL Bean 17x7"
    HD 4discs
    Tribeca 2008, 2007 Front: advanced front occupant and seat position sensing
    Side: standard
    Side Curtain: standard full front and rear side curtain
    rear: side curtain
    18x8" alloy HD 4 discs
    2003-2006 Baja Front 16" alloy HD 4discs
    top
    start 2008-09 features
    2008 - 2009 FEATURES
    For complete specs please vist the appropriate model's page
    S= standard, 0=optional, NA= not available on that model
    subject to change, correction
    model reminder
    2008 Impreza
     2008 Forester
    2009 Forester
    2008 Legacy sedan
    2008 Outback wagon
    2008 Tribeca
    Engine 2.5i, Premium: 2.5L 4cyl 170hp

    WRX: 2.5L turbo 4cyl 230hp, 

    STI: 2.5L turbo 4 cyl 305hp

    X, X Sports, X Premium, LL Bean: engine 2.5L 4 cylinder, 173hp
    XT Sports, XT Limited turbo: engine  2.5L turbo 4 cylinder 224hp
    X, X Sports, X Premium, LL Bean: engine 2.5L 4 cylinder, 170hp
    XT Sports, XT Limited turbo: engine  2.5L turbo 4 cylinder 224hp
    2.5i: 2.5L 4 cyl, 175hp

    GT 2.5L turbo 4 cyl 243hp
    (premium fuel req)

    3.0R sedan, 3.0L 6 clinder, 245hp
    (premium fuel rec)

    2.5i models: 2.5L 4 cyl, 170hp

    XT: 2.5L turbo 4 cyl 243hp
    (premium fuel req)

    LL Bean 3.0L 6 cyl, 245 hp
    (premium fuel rec)

    3.6L 6 cyl 256hp
    (regular fuel)
    All Wheel Drive
    S
    S
    S
    S
    S
    S
    Traction Control AWD 
    VDC, vehicle dynamics control (electronic stability control)
    2.5i: na
    S: on all Premium, WRX, STI

    STI: DCCD driver controlled center diff

    S: XT Sports, XT Limited
    S on all models
    S: GT automatic w/ navigation,  specB, 3.0R
    0: GT Limited, 2.5i Limited
    S: XT, 3.0R LL Bean (6 cylinder)
    0: 2.5i and 2.5i Limited LL Bean with Navigation
    S
    Automatic transmission 0: Sportshift
    na STI
    0: all models
    S: LL Bean
    0: Sportshift
    S: LL Bean and XTs
    0: Sportshift
    S: 3.0R
    0: Sportshift
    S: Limited, LL Bean
    S: Sportshift
    power windows, locks, mirrors
    S
    S
    S
    S
    S
     S
    Air conditioning, manual, 4speed fan
    2.5i, Outback
    X
    X, Premium, XT
    2.5i
    Outback, 2.5i
    na 
    Climate control air conditioning
    WRX, STI
    XT Sports, X Prem, LL Bean, XT Sports, XT limited
    LL Bean, XT Limited
    2.5i Limited, GT, 3.0R 
    have dual front zones
    Stnadard on all ex Outback, 2.5i

    S: 2.5i LL Bean, 2.5i Limited,  2.5i Limited LL Bean, 
    XT Limited, LLBean

    dual front zones
    Cruise control
    S
    S
    S
    S, steering wheel mounted
    S, steering wheel mounted
    S
    Navigation System S on top model Premium, WRX, STI.
    na on Outback Sport
    na
    0: LL Bean, XT Limited
    0: GT Limited auto, 
    S: GT  spec.B, 3.0R
    S- 2.5i LL Bean & 2.5i Limited LL Bean 
    0: XT Ltd, LL Bean
    0: Limited 5 and 7 passenger
    DVD
    incl with Navigation
    na
    incL with Navigation
    na
    na
    0: Limited 7 passenger
    power outlets
    all have front power outlet
    all: front,
    Outback Sport: rear and front
    front, rear and center console
    front, rear, center console
    front and center console
    front, rear and center console
    Outback: front and center console only
    dual front, single rear
    Tire Pressure Monitoring TPMS
    S
    S
    S
    S
    S
    S
    Keyless entry
    S
    S
    S
    S, one piece key/remote
    S
    S
    Alarm, basic ignition disable
    S
    S
    S
    S
    S
    S
    Immobilizer key,  chipped key
    S
     XT Sports, XT Limited only
    S
    S all models
    S all models
    S all models
    driver's seat adjustments
    manual height adjustment
    X: manual height adjustment
    All others 8 way power
    X, Premium, XT: manual height adjustment.

    LL Bean, XT Limited 10 way power

    2.5i: manual adj
    all others: 8way power
    Basic: manual height adj
    all others: power drivers seat, 8 way
    8 way power 
    Limiteds: 2position memory seat
    passenger seat
    manual adj, front/back
    manual adj, front/back
    manual adj, front/back
    2.5i, SE: manual adj, front back
    GT Limited: 4way power
    2.5i, 2.5i Limited: manual front/back

    2.5i Limited LL Bean, XT Limited, LL Bean: 4way power with adj lumbar

    4 way power
    Leather
    STI only: leather trimmed, with alcantara insets
    S: LL Bean, XT Limited
    S: LL Bean,  XT Limited
    Limited models
    all Limiteds, XT Limited, 3.0R LL Bean
    Limited models
    fold down rear seats wagon and sedan
    S
    S
    S
    yes, fold down
    yes
    S
    Moonroof
    na
    NA: X, XT Sports
    S: X Premium, LL Bean, XT Limited
    all except X
    2.5i SE and Limited, GT Limited, 3.0R
    S: Limiteds,  3.0R LL Bean
    2008 all except base 5 passenger
    model reminder
    2008 Impreza
    2008 Forester
    2009 Forester
    2008 Legacy sedan
    2008 Outback wagon
    2008 Tribeca
    All Weather Pkg: heated front seats, defrosting outside mirrors, front windshield wiper de-icer, Limited Slip rear axle
    WRX Premium, Outback Sport only
    NA: X
    S on all other models
    NA: X
    S on all other models
    (Premium June availability)
    2,5i and GT Limited, 3.0R
    all except Basic
    S
    Limited Slip rear axle
    na
    STI: front and rear
    NA: X
    S on all other models
    NA, has VDC
    na with VDC
    all models exc Basic
    na with VDC
    na with VDC
    Load leveling rear suspension
    na
    na
    na
    na
    na
    na
    Stereo 2.5i:  80w AM/FM single CD, MP3, 4 speaker,  speed sensing volume. Optional auxiliary input jack. Pre-wired for XM or Sirius radio.

    2.5i Premium, Outback Sport: 80w AM/FM 6 disc CD changer, 10 speaker, MP3, SRS surround sound, auxiliary input jack, speed sensing volume. Pre-wired for XM or Sirius radio

    WRX: 80w AM/FM/ single CD, MP3, 80 watts, 4 speakers., speed sensing volume, auxiliary input jack. Pre-wired for XM or Sirius radio

    WRX Premium: 80w AM/FM 6 disc CD changer, 10 speaker, MP3, SRS surround sound, auxiliary input jack, speed sensing volume. Pre-wired for XM or Sirius radio

    STI: 80w, AM/FM 6 disc CD changer, MP3, 10 speaker, auxiliary input jack. Pre-wired for XM or Sirius radio

    All with Navigation, 2.5i Premium, WRX Premium, STI: 7" Touch and Tilt hi-res screen Kenwood Navigation System with GPS, audio-video inputs,  trip computer,
    100w, 10 speaker, AM/FM/ CD

    new (exc STI) Factory installed Sirius Satellite radio with roof mounted antenna, 
    delete CD changer w/ Navigation

    X: 100watt am/fm/CD/ 4 speakers

    X Sports, 120 watt, 7 speaker, 6 disc CD changer, subwoofer, aux input, pre-wired for Sirius

    X Prm,  LLBean: 120w am/fm/CD 6disc changer/ 4speakers, aux input, pre-wired for Sirius

    XT Sports, XT Limited: 155watt premium am/fmCD 6disc changer 7speakers inc rear subwoofer speaker, aux input, pre-wired for Sirius

    X, Premium:  80 watt am/fm with single disc CD, auxiliary input,  4 speakers

    LL Bean, XT, XT Limited: Premium Audio 80 watt, 6 disc CD changer, 6 spkrs, auxiliary input, SRS auto audio enhancement

    Navigation, optional on LL Bean and XT Limited: Kenwood touch screen,140watt, AM/FM single CD with Audyssey MultEQ audio enhancement, GPS, DVD, audio inputs in center console

    2.5i: cd/am/fm, 6 spkrs, aux plug,

    Limiteds, GT, 3.0R: 6 disc cd changer/am/fm 6 spkrs, SRS  surround sound, aux plug

    2.5i: cd/am/fm, 6 spkrs, aux plug

    2.5i LL Bean, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Limited LL Bean, XT Limited: AM/FM 6 disc CD Changer, am/fm, 6 upgraded spkrs, aux plug, SRS surround sound,

    LL Bean: AM/FM 6 CD Changer, 6 upgraded spkrs, steering wheel controls, aux plug, SRS surround sound,

    5 and 7 passenger 100w 6 speaker, single disc CD, MP3, aux input, steering wheel controls

    5 and 7 pasenger Limited 160w Premium 6 disc CD changer, 9 speakers, subwoofer, MP3, aux inputs, steering wheel controls

    Spoiler
    0: on 2.5i
    S: 5 door wagon, Premium sedan
    0
    S: XT Sports
    S: XT models
    0: all others
    0
    0
    S
    Spare tire
    temp duty
    temp duty
    temp duty
    temp duty
    temp. duty with storage
    temp duty
    Towing, in pounds, with vehicle and all equipment correct
    not rec
    2400
    2400
    not rec
    4 cylinder: 2700
    6 cylinder 3000
    2000, 3500 with transmission cooler
    2008-09 model reminder
    2008 Impreza
    2008 Forester
    2009 Forester
    2008 Legacy sedan
    2008 Outback wagon
    2008 Tribeca
    end 2008 features
    start 2007 features
    2007 FEATURES
    For complete specs please vist the appropriate model's page
    S= standard, 0=optional, NA= not available on that model
    subject to change, correction
    2007 model reminder
    2007 Impreza
     2007 Forester
    2007 Legacy
    2007 Outback
    2007, 2006 B9-Tribeca
    2006 Baja
    discontinued after the 2006 model
    Engine 2.5i, SE: 2.5L 4cyl 173hp
    WRX: 2.5l turbo 4cyl 224hp, 
    STI: 2.5L turbo 293hp
    X, X Sports, X Premium, LL Bean: engine 2.5L 4 cylinder, 173hp
    XT Sports, XT Limited turbo: engine  2.5L turbo 4 cylinder 224hp
    2.5i: 2.5L 4 cyl, 175hp

    GT 2.5L turbo 4 cyl 243hp

    2.5i: 2.5L 4 cyl, 175hp

    XT: 2.5L turbo 4 cyl 243hp

    LL Bean 3.0L 6 cyl, 245 hp

    3.0L 6 cyl 245hp Sport: 2.5L 4cyl 165hp
    Turbo: 2.5L turbo 4 cyl 210hp
    All Wheel Drive
    S
    S
    S
    S
    S
    S
    Traction Control AWD  (VDC)
    na
    S: XT Sports model only (available late 2006)
    S GT Limited with navigation
    S: XT, LL Bean (6 cylinder)
    S
    na
    power windows, locks, mirrors
    S
    S
    S
    S
     S
    S
    Air conditioning, manual, 4speed fan
    2.5i, Outback. WRX TR
    X
    2.5i
    Basic, 2.5i
    na 
    S
    Climate control air conditioning 2.5i SE sedan, WRX (except TR), STI, Outback Sport SE
    X Prem, LL Bean, XT
    2.5i Limited, GT 
    has dual front zones
    (all except Basic and 2.5i)

    2.5i LL Bean, 2.5i Limited,  2.5i Limited LL Bean, 
    XT Limited, LLBean

    dual front zones
    na
    Cruise control
    S
    S
    S
    S
    S
    S
    Navigation System
    na
    na
    0: GT Limited auto sedan, 
    S: GT Limited spec.B sedan
    0: XT Ltd, LL Bean
    S- 2.5i LL Bean & 2.5i Limited LL Bean (new mid-year models avail early 2007)
    0: Limited 5 and 7 passenger
    na
    DVD
    na
    na
    na
    na
    0: Limited 7 passenger
    na
    Stereo
    2.5i CD
    all others: CD changer
    X: CD
    all others: CD changer
    2.5i: CD 
    Limited: CD Changer
    Basic and 2.5i: CD 
    all others: CD Changer
    CD, 
    Limiteds: CD Changer
    CD
    Auxilliary (ipod) plug
    all except 2.5i
    all 2007 except X
    all 2007
    all 2007 except Basic
    all 2007
    na
    Satellite radio, pre-wired, either Sirius or XM
    2007 Sirius
    std Outback Sport SE
    2007 Sirius, all except- X 
    2007 XM
    2007 XM, pre-wired al except Basic
    2007 XM
    na
    power outlets
    all have front power outlet
    all: front,
    Outback Sport: rear
    front, rear and center console
    front and center console
    front, rear and center console
    Basic: front and center console only
    dual front, single rear
    front and center console
    Tire pressure Monitoring TPMS
    na
    na
    GT Limited
    all except Basic
    all
    na
    Keyless entry
    S
    S
    S
    S
    S
    S
    Alarm, basic ignition disable
    S: 2.5i, Outback, WRx, STI
    S
    S
    S
    S
    0
    Immobilizer key,  chipped key
    WRX,  STI
     LL Bean
    S
    S
    S
    S
    driver's seat adjustments
    manual height adjustment
    X: manual height adjustment
    All others 8 way power
    2.5i: manual adj
    all others: 8way power
    Basic: manual height adj
    all others: power drivers seat, 8 way
    8 way power 
    Limiteds: memory seat
    turbo with leather: 6 way power, lumbar support, 
    Baja insignia
    passenger seat
    manual adj
    manual adj
    2.5i, SE: manual adj
    GT Limited: 4way power
    2.5i, 2.5i Limited: manual front/back

    2.5i Limited LL Bean, XT Limited, LL Bean: 4way power with adj lumbar

    4 way power
    manual adj
    Leather
    WRX and STI Limiteds
    S: LL Bean, XT
    Limited models
    all Limiteds, XT Limited, LL Bean
    Limited models
    S: Baja Turbo with 
    automatic trans only
    NA: Baja Sport,
    fold down rear seats wagon
    fold down or trunk pass through on sedans
    S on all wagons.
    WRX, STI Limited armrest pass through
    S
    Wagon: yes
    Sedan: yes, fold down
    Wagon: yes
    Sedan: yes fold down
    S
    S
    'Switchback' opens to bed
    Moonroof S: WRX Limited, STI Limited (only 800 made), 2.5i SE sedan (new mid year model)
    NA: X
    S on all other models
    2.5i SE, 2.5i and GT Limited
    S: Limiteds,  LL Bean
    2006: all
    2007 all exc base 5passenger
    S
    model reminder
    Impreza
    Forester
    Legacy
    Outback
    Tribeca
    Baja
    All Weather Pkg: heated front seats, defrosting outside mirrors, front windshield wiper de-icer, Limited Slip rear axle
    S WRX Limited.
    STI Limited: heated seats, Limited skip only
    NA: X
    S on all other models
    Limited models
    2007 all except Basic
    S
    turbo w/ leather: 
    Heated front seats only
    Limited Slip rear axle
    WRX, STI
    NA: X
    S on all other models
    GT models
    2007 all models exc Basic
    S
    S
    Load leveling rear suspension
    na
    S: LLBean only
    na
    na
    na
    na
    Stereo 2.5i, Outback Sport: 80w am/fm/Cd, 4 spkrs

    Outback SE: 240w CD changer, 6upgraded spkrs, Subwoofer, 

    2.5i SE sedan, WRX, STi: 120wam/fm/cd changer, 6 spkrs

    X: 100w am/fm/cd/weatherband 4 speakers

    X Prm,  LLBean: 120w am/fm/CD 6disc changer/weatherband 4speakers

    XT Ltd: premium am/fmCD 6disc changer/weatherband 7speakers inc rear subwoofer speaker

    2.5i: cd/am/fm, 6 spkrs,

    Limiteds, GT: 6 disc cd changer/am/fm 6 spkrs

    2.5i: cd/am/fm, 6 spkrs,

    2.5i LL Bean, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Limited LL Bean, XT Limited: 6 disc CD Changer, am/fm, 6 upgraded spkrs

    LL Bean: 6 CD Changer, am/fm 6 upgraded spkrs, steering wheel controls

    5 and 7 passenger 100watt 6 speaker, single disc CD, MP3

    5 and 7 pasenger Limited 160watt Premium CD changer, subwoofer, MP3

    Sport: am/fm/cd/ 4 speakers

    Turbo: am/fm/6disc cd changer, 6speakers, small roof mounted  antenna

    Spoiler
    S: STi, WRX wgn, Outback SE wgn
    0: 2.5i sdn/wgn, WRX sdn
    0
    0
    0
    S
    na
    Spare tire
    temp duty
    temp duty
    temp duty
    temp. duty with storage
    temp duty
    temp duty
    Towing, in pounds, with vehicle and all equipment correct
    not rec
    2400
    not rec
    4 cylinder: 2700
    6 cylinder 3000
    3500
    2400
    2007 model reminder
     Impreza
    Forester
    Legacy
    Outback
    B9 Tribeca
    Baja
    top

    start 06
    2006 LEGACY AND and OUTBACK SUMMARY 

    ae you confused by the models? here is a brief side-by-side comparison

    comments, what would you like to see here that would be helpful to you? contact

    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