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- Reliability (shortcut)
- Repair Histories (shortcut)
- Extended Warranty
- MSRP and Invoice Prices
- Price Comparisons
- Dealer Price Quotes
- Real-World Gas Mileage (shortcut)
- "Why (Not) This Car?" Reviews (shortcut)
- Tire Reviews
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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Reliability
Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?
TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."
The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:
| Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles) | |||||
| Year | Make | Model |
Trips / Year | TS | Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2010 | Subaru | Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport* |   | 17 4.4 5500 | |
| 2009 | Subaru | Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | ![]() | 32 8.8 11500 | |
| 2008 | Subaru | Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | ![]() | 47 7.7 22600 | |
| 2007 | Subaru | Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport* |   | 23 7.7 34300 | |
| 2006 | Subaru | Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | ![]() | 27 8.0 48400 | |
| 2005 | Subaru | Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | ![]() | 36 9.4 67100 | |
| 2004 | Subaru | Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | ![]() | 26 6.8 76600 | |
| 2003 | Subaru | Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport* |   | 12 7.3 85700 | |
| 2002 | Subaru | Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | ![]() | 35 7.6 95300 | |
To see how the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
We also have some new reliability stats for the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport. "Nada-odds" reports the percentage that required no repairs at all, not even a minor one--nada--in the past year, while "Lemon-odds" reports the percentage that required three (or more) repair trips.
| Nada-odds cars per 100 with no repairs (nada) in the past year; 100 is ideal Lemon-odds cars per 100 with 3+ repair trips in the past year; 0 is ideal | |||||
| Year | Make | Model | Nada-odds |
Lemon-odds |
Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2008 | Subaru | Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | 25 11.5 26200 | ||
| 2005 | Subaru | Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | 26 11.6 73500 | ||
To see how the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport's Nada-odds and Lemon-odds compare to competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Repair Histories
To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.
Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:
2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Problems and Repair Histories
2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Problems and Repair Histories
2008 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Problems and Repair Histories
2007 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Problems and Repair Histories
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Problems and Repair Histories
2005 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Problems and Repair Histories
2004 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Problems and Repair Histories
2003 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Problems and Repair Histories
2002 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Problems and Repair Histories
Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Extended Warranty
Concerned about the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is an over 30-year-old company with over 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.
If you are unsure about the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to check the pricing and terms from Warranty Direct.
More information about extended car warranties: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport extended warranty tips.
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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport MSRP and Invoice Prices
Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport. Price the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport.
| Year | Body | Trim | MSRP | Invoice | Dest. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4-door Sedan | 2.5i | 17,495 | 16,734 | 695 |
| 2.5i Premium | 18,495 | 17,659 | 695 | ||
| GT | 26,995 | 25,510 | 695 | ||
| WRX | 24,995 | 23,617 | 695 | ||
| WRX Premium | 27,495 | 25,925 | 695 | ||
| 2010 | 4-door Hatch | 2.5i | 17,995 | 17,198 | 695 |
| 2.5i Premium | 18,995 | 18,123 | 695 | ||
| GT | 27,495 | 25,978 | 695 | ||
| WRX | 25,495 | 24,082 | 695 | ||
| WRX Premium | 27,995 | 26,389 | 695 | ||
| WRX STI | 34,995 | 33,099 | 695 | ||
| Outback Sport | 19,995 | 19,028 | 695 |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Price Comparisons
Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.
If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
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Dealer Price Quotes
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Dealer Price Quotes
Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.
The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Gas Mileage
Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport's gas mileage in the real-world.
In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Real-World Gas Mileage
"Why (Not) the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport?" Reviews
For car buyers' reasons for buying a Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport--or not--click here.
Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions,
where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.
Michael's most recent Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review.
Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Tire Reviews
The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.
The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Forums (TrueDelta partners)
These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport by owners, visit:
3gWRX.com -- Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport forum
2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Specifications
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| Body | 4-door Sedan | 4-door Hatch |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 103.1 | 103.1 |
| Length | 180.3 | 173.8 |
| Width | 68.5 | 68.5 |
| Height | 58.1 | 58.5 |
| Curb Weight | 3016 | 3064 |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 | 16.9 |
| R1 Headroom | 40.3 | 40.3 |
| R1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 | 54.8 |
| R1 Legroom | 43.5 | 43.5 |
| R2 Headroom | 37.6 | 37.6 |
| R2 Shoulder Room | 53.2 | 53.2 |
| R2 Legroom | 33.5 | 33.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.3 | 19.0 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.3 | 44.4 |
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2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX 4-door Sedan
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | 2.5i | 2.5i Premium | GT | WRX | WRX Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 2.5L H4 OHC-4v HP: 170@6000 TQ: 170@4400 | 2.5L H4 OHC-4v HP: 170@6000 TQ: 170@4400 | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v HP: 224@5600 TQ: 226@3600 | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v HP: 265@6000 TQ: 244@4000 | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v HP: 265@6000 TQ: 244@4000 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic |   |   |   |
| Standard Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Standard Tires | 205/55VR16 tires | 205/55VR16 tires | 205/50R17 tires | 225/40WR17 tires | 225/40WR17 tires |
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 80W, 4 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 100W, 10 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 100W, 10 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 80W, 4 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 100W, 10 speakers |
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2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX 4-door Hatch
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | 2.5i | 2.5i Premium | GT | WRX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 2.5L H4 OHC-4v HP: 170@6000 TQ: 170@4400 | 2.5L H4 OHC-4v HP: 170@6000 TQ: 170@4400 | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v HP: 224@5600 TQ: 226@3600 | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v HP: 265@6000 TQ: 244@4000 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic |   |   |
| Standard Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Standard Tires | 205/55VR16 tires | 205/55VR16 tires | 205/50R17 tires | 225/40WR17 tires |
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 80W, 4 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 100W, 10 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 100W, 10 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 80W, 4 speakers |
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2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX 4-door Hatch
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability (continued)
| Trim | WRX Premium | WRX STI | Outback Sport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v HP: 265@6000 TQ: 244@4000 | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v HP: 305@6000 TQ: 290@4400 | 2.5L H4 OHC-4v HP: 170@6000 TQ: 170@4400 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) |   |   | 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Standard Tires | 225/40WR17 tires | 245/40WR18 tires | 205/50R17 tires |
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 100W, 10 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 80W, 10 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 100W, 10 speakers |
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