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Compare 8 trims on the 2005 Subaru Outback

It’s important to carefully check the trims of the car you’re interested in to make sure that you’re getting the features you want, and aren’t overpaying for those you don’t want.


Our comparison will help you prioritize the trims that are right for you.

2005 Subaru Outback

Outback (4 styles)

Outback 2.5i Manual Outback 2.5i Auto 2.5 Outback Sport Manual 2.5 Outback Sport Auto
$24,445
Starting MSRP
$25,445
Starting MSRP
$19,145
Starting MSRP
$19,945
Starting MSRP
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
168.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
168.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
165.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
165.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
M/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

Outback Ltd (2 styles)

Outback 2.5i Ltd Manual Outback 2.5i Ltd Auto
$27,245
Starting MSRP
$28,245
Starting MSRP
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
168.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
168.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
M/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

Outback R (1 style)

Outback 3.0 R Auto
$31,245
Starting MSRP
0 combined MPG
MPG
250.0-hp, 3.0-liter, Flat 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity

Outback R L.L. Bean Edition (1 style)

Outback 3.0 R L.L. Bean Edition
$32,445
Starting MSRP
0 combined MPG
MPG
250.0-hp, 3.0-liter, Flat 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity

Outback R VDC Ltd (1 style)

Outback 3.0 R VDC Ltd
$33,645
Starting MSRP
0 combined MPG
MPG
250.0-hp, 3.0-liter, Flat 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity

Outback Sp Edition (2 styles)

2.5 Outback Sport Sp Edition Auto 2.5 Outback Sport Sp Edition Manual
$20,445
Starting MSRP
$19,645
Starting MSRP
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
165.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
165.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

Outback XT (2 styles)

Outback 2.5 XT Auto Outback 2.5 XT Manual
$29,445
Starting MSRP
$28,245
Starting MSRP
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
250.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
250.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

Outback XT Ltd (4 styles)

Outback 2.5 XT Ltd Manual Black Int Outback 2.5 XT Ltd Auto Taupe Int Outback 2.5 XT Ltd Auto Black Int Outback 2.5 XT Ltd Manual Taupe Int
$30,945
Starting MSRP
$32,145
Starting MSRP
$32,145
Starting MSRP
$30,945
Starting MSRP
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
250.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
250.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
250.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
250.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
M/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity