Compare 2018 Subaru Outback - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $27,995 | $33,930 | $36,685 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $26,351 | $32,111 | $33,750 |
| Destination | $915 | $995 | $1,095 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | With Separate Controls | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Rubber Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| 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 | Power | N/A | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Leather | Leather |
| Cargo Net - Pet Guard | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 7 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 6-way | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 40-20-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| 3rd Row Seats | N/A | 50-50 Bench | 50-50 Split-bench |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | N/A | Manual | Manual |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | N/A | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Entertainment System | N/A | N/A | With DVD And Digital Media |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | 2 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | 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 |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | STARLINK | MAZDA CONNECT | Safety Connect |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | LED Low/high Beam | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto Off | Auto Off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | EyeSight | Lane Keep Assist System | N/A |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Accessories (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 | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 24 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | N/A | 24 Months/25,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Fixed | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | N/A |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | N/A | Chrome |
| Grille Trim | With Chrome Bar | Chrome | With Body-colored Bar |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Power |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rails | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Front Tires | P225/65HR17.0 BSW AS | P255/60HR18.0 BSW AS | P265/70SR17.0 BSW M+S |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Full-size Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Fender Flares | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.5L H-4 | 2.5L I-4 | 4.0L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | Intercooled Turbo | N/A |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | All Wheel | All Wheel | Four-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | N/A | N/A | Manual |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Transmission | Lineartronic 6-spd CVT W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.11 | 4.41 | 3.73 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 189.6 " | 199.4 " | 190.2 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 72.4 " | 77.5 " | 75.8 " |
| Exterior Height | 66.1 " | 67.6 " | 71.5 " |
| Engine | 2.5L H-4 | 2.5L I-4 | 4.0L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 175 @ 5,800 Rpm | 227 @ 5,000 Rpm | 270 @ 5,600 Rpm |
| Torque | 174 @ 4,000 Rpm | 310 @ 2,000 Rpm | 278 @ 4,400 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 25 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 17 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 32 Mpg | 26 Mpg | 20 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.5 Seconds | 8.9 Seconds | 7.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 17.3 Seconds | 16.6 Seconds | 15.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 79 Mph | 78 Mph | 84 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 58 Mph | 55 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.70/3.54 " | 3.50/3.94 " | 3.70/3.74 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,642 Lbs. | 4,361 Lbs. | 4,675 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,695 Lbs. | 5,816 Lbs. | 6,300 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,998 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 3,439 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | N/A | 1,625 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 2,700 Lbs. | 3,500 Lbs. | 5,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 " | 115.3 " | 109.8 " |
| Front Track | 61.8 " | 65.3 " | 63.2 " |
| Rear Track | 62.2 " | 65.2 " | 63.2 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.1 '' | 19.4 '' | 18.7 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 8.8 " | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .34 | .35 | .36 |
| Front Legroom | 42.9 " | 41.0 " | 41.7 " |
| Rear Legroom | 38.1 " | 39.4 " | 32.9 " |
| Third Row Legroom | N/A | 29.7 " | 29.3 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.8 " | 39.3 " | 39.3 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.9 " | 38.5 " | 38.6 " |
| Third Row Headroom | N/A | 35.4 " | 34.3 " |
| Front Hip Room | 55.5 " | 56.7 " | 56.5 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 55.0 " | 57.4 " | 55.7 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | N/A | 40.1 " | 43.3 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.1 " | 57.9 " | 57.8 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.3 " | 58.1 " | 57.8 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | N/A | 53.1 " | 57.7 " |
| Luggage Volume | 35.5 Cu.ft. | 14.4 Cu.ft. | 47.2 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 73.3 Cu.ft. | 71.2 Cu.ft. | 89.7 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 108 Cu.ft. | 135 Cu.ft. | 97 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 18.5 Gal. | 19.5 Gal. | 23.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Average | Below Average | Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.66 | $0.89 | $0.75 |
| Depreciation | $14,030 | $21,198 | $14,630 |
| Fees and Taxes | $2,340 | $2,861 | $3,139 |
| Fuel Cost | $4,179 | $5,183 | $6,416 |
| Insurance | $4,135 | $6,174 | $4,636 |
| Maintenance | $3,690 | $3,721 | $2,960 |
| Repairs | $1,751 | $1,863 | $1,764 |
| Opportunity Costs | $248 | $312 | $313 |
| Total Cost | $32,856 | $44,481 | $37,284 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Overall | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Overall Front | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | good |
| Overall Evaluation | good | good | marginal |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Hip/Thigh | good | good | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | good | good | poor |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | good | acceptable |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Ease of Use | good | acceptable | marginal |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
