Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
Model | Outback | Outback | Outback | Outback | Outback | Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport |
Trim | Base | 2.5i | 2.5i L.L. Bean | 2.5 XT Limited | 3.0R L.L. Bean | 2.5i | 2.5i Premium | 2.5GT | WRX | WRX Premium | WRX Limited |
Engines | |||||||||||
Transmissions | |||||||||||
Drivetrains | |||||||||||
Tires | |||||||||||
Audio Systems | |||||||||||
Accessories | |||||||||||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||||||||||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||||||||
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | |||||||||||
Homelink. | |||||||||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||||||
Rear disc brakes. | |||||||||||
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common. | |||||||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||||||||||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | |||||||||||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |||||||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||||||||||
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | |||||||||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | |||||||||||
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | |||||||||||
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | |||||||||||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |||||||||||
Cargo Management | |||||||||||
Hitch rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | |||||||||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | |||||||||||
Includes side rails and crossbars. | |||||||||||
No crossbars. | |||||||||||
Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers. | |||||||||||
Climate Control | |||||||||||
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||||||||||
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||||||||||
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | |||||||||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||||||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||||||||
Heating elements defrost area where front wipers rest. | |||||||||||
Drivetrain | |||||||||||
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | |||||||||||
Engine / Motor | |||||||||||
Only included if California/Northeast emissions equipment costs extra. | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
Exterior | |||||||||||
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. | |||||||||||
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | |||||||||||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | |||||||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||||||||
Scoop on the hood, often not functional and purely decorative. | |||||||||||
Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks. | |||||||||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |||||||||||
Replaces and includes value of smaller sunroofs. | |||||||||||
Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | |||||||||||
Infotainment | |||||||||||
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | |||||||||||
Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone. | |||||||||||
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | |||||||||||
Includes CD player. | |||||||||||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |||||||||||
Screen-based navigation system. | |||||||||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||||||||||
No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | |||||||||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||||
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||||||||
Headlights automatically turn off. | |||||||||||
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | |||||||||||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | |||||||||||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |||||||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||||||||
Front row reading lights. | |||||||||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||||||||||
Reports engine speed. | |||||||||||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | |||||||||||
Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||||
All-weather floormats. | |||||||||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||||||||||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |||||||||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||||||
Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim. | |||||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||||
Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration. | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. | |||||||||||
Transmission | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2008 Subaru Outback
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
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5-speed manual AWD
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