Compare 2003 Subaru Outback - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $32,395 | $25,945 | $23,240 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $29,293 | $23,089 | $21,251 |
| Destination | $525 | $485 | $660 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Dual Zone Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Partial |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | N/A | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Delay |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | Mechanical | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/genuine Wood | Urethane | Urethane |
| Cargo Net - Pet Guard | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Split-bench |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 8 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 6-way | 6-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 6-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center Flip-folding |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | With Pass-thru | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable | N/A |
| 3rd Row Seats | N/A | N/A | Full Bench |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Cloth | Premium Cloth |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | N/A | N/A | Manual |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 7 McIntosh | 6 | 4 |
| Amplifier | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | N/A | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | Auto On/off | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | N/A | Optional | SecuriLock |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (12 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Retractable |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Lower Accent Two-tone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | Chrome | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | With Chrome Bar |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Trunk | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Flip-up |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st And 2nd Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
| Spoiler | Wing | Wing | N/A |
| Roof Rack | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Front Tires | P225/60HR16.0 OWL M+S | P205/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P215/60TR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver W/gold Accents Aluminum | 15" Steel | 16" Painted Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.0L H-6 | 3.0L V-6 | 3.0L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | All Wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Heavy Duty | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Regular | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Strut | Short And Long Arm |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Regular | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Transmission | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.11 | 3.63 | 3.98 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 187.4 " | 191.9 " | 197.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 68.7 " | 71.7 " | 73.0 " |
| Exterior Height | 63.3 " | 57.7 " | 57.8 " |
| Engine | 3.0L H-6 | 3.0L V-6 | 3.0L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 212 @ 6,000 Rpm | 210 @ 5,800 Rpm | 200 @ 5,650 Rpm |
| Torque | 210 @ 4,400 Rpm | 220 @ 4,400 Rpm | 200 @ 4,400 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 19 Mpg | 21 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 26 Mpg | 29 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.4 Seconds | 8.0 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.4 Seconds | 16.0 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 85 Mph | 89 Mph | N/A |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | N/A |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 59 Mph | N/A |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.51/3.15 " | 3.44/3.27 " | 3.50/3.10 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,715 Lbs. | 3,417 Lbs. | 3,491 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,700 Lbs. | 4,552 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 2,000 Lbs. | 2,000 Lbs. | 1,750 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 " | 107.1 " | 108.5 " |
| Front Track | 57.9 " | 61.0 " | 61.6 " |
| Rear Track | 57.7 " | 60.0 " | 62.1 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.3 '' | 18.8 '' | 19.8 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .32 | .28 | .34 |
| Front Legroom | 43.3 " | 41.7 " | 42.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 34.3 " | 40.1 " | 38.5 " |
| Third Row Legroom | N/A | N/A | 25.2 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.5 " | 38.7 " | 39.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.2 " | 37.9 " | 38.9 " |
| Third Row Headroom | N/A | N/A | 35.4 " |
| Front Hip Room | 51.3 " | 55.2 " | 54.5 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 51.9 " | 55.1 " | 55.4 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 38.2 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.9 " | 58.4 " | 57.3 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.6 " | 58.1 " | 56.6 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | N/A | N/A | 51.0 " |
| Luggage Volume | 34.3 Cu.ft. | 15.9 Cu.ft. | 38.8 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 68.6 Cu.ft. | 15.9 Cu.ft. | 81.3 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 96 Cu.ft. | 107 Cu.ft. | 104 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.9 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. | 18.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 4 | 3 |
| Driver's | N/A | 4 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | 3 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | N/A | good | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | good | N/A |
| Bumpers | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
| Restraints | N/A | good | N/A |
| Head Restraint | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | good | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | good | N/A |
| Head/Neck | N/A | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | N/A | good | N/A |
