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2008 Subaru Outback vs. 2016 Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2008 Subaru Outback vs. 2016 Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,566

2008 Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,107

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,826

2008 Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelOutbackOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,995 $33,395
Base Invoice $28,795 $31,227
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Cargo net 42 70
All-weather floor mats 55 72
Universal garage door opener 77  
Class II trailer hitch 369 550
Navigation system 2,000  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Alarm   196
Wheel-lip moldings   450
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Cargo net 28 45
All-weather floor mats 33 46
Universal garage door opener 50  
Class II trailer hitch 240 412
Navigation system 1,822  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Alarm   127
Wheel-lip moldings   337
Options (change) 3,926 4,428
Options (change) 3,386 3,543
Destination 645 850
Total Price $35,566 $38,673
Total Invoice $32,826 $35,620

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 Subaru Outback vs. 2016 Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2016 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,903
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,820
Model Year20082016
ModelOutbackOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine243hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT5CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/60-18
Total Price$35,566$38,673
Adjustments for Features0-5,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,566$33,663
Total Invoice$32,826$35,620
Adjustments for Features0-4,614
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,826$31,006

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Features Comparison: 2008 Subaru Outback vs. 2016 Subaru Outback

Model Year20082016
ModelOutbackOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,750$10,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,614

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Specifications Comparison: 2008 Subaru Outback vs. 2016 Subaru Outback

Model Year20082016
ModelOutbackOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in108.1 in
Length188.7 in189.6 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height63.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
2016 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested36017%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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