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2018 Subaru Outback vs. 2008 Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2018 Subaru Outback vs. 2008 Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,566

2008 Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,931

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,826

2008 Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,395 $38,690 $30,995
Base Invoice $33,064 $36,089 $28,795
Class II trailer hitch 547 547 369
Wheel-lip moldings 458 458  
Cargo net 81 81 42
All-weather floor mats 101 101 55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,200
Universal garage door opener     77
Navigation system     2,000
Class II trailer hitch 410 410 240
Wheel-lip moldings 343 343  
Cargo net 52 52 28
All-weather floor mats 65 65 33
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,094
Universal garage door opener     50
Navigation system     1,822
Options (change) 1,187 1,187 3,926
Options (change) 870 870 3,386
Destination 915 915 645
Total Price $37,497 $40,792 $35,566
Total Invoice $34,849 $37,874 $32,826

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2018 Subaru Outback vs. 2008 Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,179
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $867
Model Year201820182008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine256hp H6256hp H6243hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$37,497$40,792$35,566
Adjustments for Features-3,110-6,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,387$34,542$35,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$155$0
Total Invoice$34,849$37,874$32,826
Adjustments for Features-2,890-5,8030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,959$32,071$32,826
Cost Above Minimum$0$112$0

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Features Comparison: 2018 Subaru Outback vs. 2008 Subaru Outback

Model Year201820182008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$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 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300 $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Rear bumper protector $40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation app$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$9,760$12,900$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,110$6,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,890-5,8030

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Specifications Comparison: 2018 Subaru Outback vs. 2008 Subaru Outback

Model Year20182008
ModelOutbackOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.1 in105.1 in
Length189.9 in188.7 in
Width72.4 in69.7 in
Height66.1 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,893 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
2008 Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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