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2006 Subaru Outback vs. 2012 Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2006 Subaru Outback vs. 2012 Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,449

2006 Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $369

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,736

2006 Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelOutbackOutback
Trim2.5 XT3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,595 $28,295
Base Invoice $26,641 $26,460
Limited Package 2,400 3,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 77  
Class II trailer hitch 369 353
Navigation system 2,000 1,550
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Sunroof   1,445
Limited Package 2,144 3,207
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 50  
Class II trailer hitch 240 229
Navigation system 1,823 1,294
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 6,229 6,748
Options (change) 5,470 5,933
Destination 625 775
Total Price $35,449 $35,818
Total Invoice $32,736 $33,168

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2006 Subaru Outback vs. 2012 Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $906
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $749
Model Year20062012
ModelOutbackOutback
Trim2.5 XT3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine250hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/60-17
Total Price$35,449$35,818
Adjustments for Features0-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,449$34,543
Total Invoice$32,736$33,168
Adjustments for Features0-1,181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,736$31,987

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Features Comparison: 2006 Subaru Outback vs. 2012 Subaru Outback

Model Year20062012
ModelOutbackOutback
Trim2.5 XT3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,265$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,181

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Specifications Comparison: 2006 Subaru Outback vs. 2012 Subaru Outback

Model Year20062012
ModelOutbackOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in107.9 in
Length188.7 in188.2 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height63.2 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,565 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
2006 Subaru Outback 2.5 XT

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested115050%
Total Not Requested115050%

Option Package Details
2012 Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested217563%
Total Not Requested130037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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