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2018 Subaru Outback vs. 2016 Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2018 Subaru Outback vs. 2016 Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,399

2016 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $677

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,134

2016 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $729

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Model Year201820182016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,395 $38,690 $33,395
Base Invoice $33,064 $36,089 $31,227
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,585    
Class II trailer hitch 547 547 550
Wheel locks 81 81 55
Cargo net 81 81 70
All-weather floor mats 101 101 72
Rear bumper protector 107   95
Mud guards 164 164 152
Metal pedals 172 172 170
Wheel-lip moldings 458 458 450
Remote start 470 470 450
Eyesight Driver Assist System     795
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     2,295
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,323    
Class II trailer hitch 410 410 412
Wheel locks 53 53 35
Cargo net 52 52 45
All-weather floor mats 65 65 46
Rear bumper protector 69   61
Mud guards 105 105 98
Metal pedals 112 112 110
Wheel-lip moldings 343 343 337
Remote start 352 352 337
Eyesight Driver Assist System     663
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     1,913
Options (change) 3,766 2,074 5,154
Options (change) 2,884 1,492 4,057
Destination 915 915 850
Total Price $40,076 $41,679 $39,399
Total Invoice $36,863 $38,496 $36,134

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2018 Subaru Outback vs. 2016 Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $473
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $329
Model Year201820182016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine256hp H6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$40,076$41,679$39,399
Adjustments for Features-1,150-1,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,926$40,479$39,399
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,553$0
Total Invoice$36,863$38,496$36,134
Adjustments for Features-1,058-1,1080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,805$37,388$36,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,583$0

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Features Comparison: 2018 Subaru Outback vs. 2016 Subaru Outback

Model Year201820182016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 $300
Roof rails $250 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Total Value of Features$4,800$4,850$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$1,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,058-1,1080

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See a complete comparison of 2018 Subaru Outback vs. 2016 Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: 2018 Subaru Outback vs. 2016 Subaru Outback

Model Year20182016
ModelOutbackOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.1 in108.1 in
Length189.9 in189.6 in
Width72.4 in72.4 in
Height66.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,893 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.5 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		73.3 ft373.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of 2018 Subaru Outback vs. 2016 Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane sway warning25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested245080%
Total Not Requested60020%

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%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10Yes
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2060100%
Total Not Requested00%

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