2013 and earlier-Subaru Outback Prices Paid and Buying Experience

rangaboom

Just purchased (August 30th) a 2006 Outback 2.5i Wagon (automatic) with auto dimming mirror w/compass (really useful) and armrest extension (really useless) for $21,329 plus TT&L and fees. Also, purchased the 6year/60k mile Gold Plus extended warranty for $590 (list price of $850). Total OTD cost was $23,483. This comes out to about $3,600 under invoice for the vehicle and $260 under list for the warranty and includes the $2000 rebate.

Also, took the 0% APR financing for 24 months and the dealer threw in window tinting. Used the "fax attack" buying strategy from fightingchancedotcom. Dealership name is Gillman Subaru North in Houston, Tx.

mrk610

Just picked up my 06 outback 2.5i.
Got the silver with darkgrey black interior. I also got the dimming compass rearview mirror arm rest ext and security upgrade.
I think i got a good deal .

26780 msrp
24780 internet price
22780 2000 cash back
21780 1000 dealer cash back
20780 1000 from my trade in

trade in 02 outback 69 k miles owed 7929 they gave my 9000 for it

also got 4.9 % for 60 months

21900 out the door .

My car ins only went up 72 dollars more for the year .

Did most of the work over the internet and phone .
They only had to look at my trade in . I was at the dealer for about 90 mins .

Will post pics soon .

Mike K in South Jersey .

jeffmc

Sounds like a good price on the Outback, Mike. Isn't it nice to spend your money at dealerships that know how customers want to do business? 90 minutes is great. Our experiences have been similar.

The insurance rates are great on the most current Subies because the safety ratings are soooo high!

ateixeira

Congrats on the upgrade, Mike.

-juice

mrk610

Thanks all. The outback is awesome it is some much nicer then the 02 . The interior is nice and the ride is firmer and quietier . Much better fit and finish too ,really did a look over and the interior panels are all tight with no overlap.
Exterior gaps and panels nice tight fit too .
THE BEST PART IS NO ENGINE KNOCK (PISTON SLAP) WHEN START UP .
I bought the car from Martin Subaru in Turnersville NJ

theryeman

My wife and I just bought our first Subaru. After seeing everybody's posts about prices I thought I would share mine. I thought I got a great deal:

Sticker was $25,964 (included Auto Dim Mirror/Compass/Homelink, Security System upgrade, and armrest extension). But they went down to $19,995 after the $2000 rebate. OTD was $21,583 plus a free window tint.

Overall we were extremely pleased at both the car and the dealership (North Park in San Antonio). No one tried to pressure us at all.

ateixeira

Is that an SE model with the twin moonroofs? If so for under $20k that's unbelievable...

-juice

theryeman

Unfortunately, no. I wish it had the twin moonroofs though!

ateixeira

Sorry, I'm thinking Legacy wagon 2.5i SE, not Outback.

It's still surprising to get an Outback under $20k.

-juice

tdennen

Price is pretty good but typical during a sale. I paid $28K for a fully loaded XT with everything, (twin roof, premiumn sound, leather, auto AC, Turbo, etc) List was $32K. No rebate, or cheap finacing tricks for me.. only price matters.

dsouza

I bought my first Subaru at the end of July from West Herr in New York. We live in Canada so the purchase process was done over the phone and via e-mail. At the end of the negotiations we paid $27,030 and the dealer included an auto-dimming mirror, floor mats and four cargo nets. This price includes PDI and freight, but does not include any taxes.

I think the deal is in-line with what I've seen on this forum. We're very happy with the car and I would absolutely buy in the U.S. again given lower sticker prices and a strong Canadian dollar. Thanks to NAFTA, the Indiana built Subie is excluded from excise taxes so we just had to pay our Federal and Provincial levies - in total about 14% based on the purchase price. In total we saved about 25% as compared with the same vehicle in Canada!

If you would like to know more about the negotiation, export or warranty issues, just let me know.

kyfdx

Very interesting...

You might check out this discussion, as well..

Importing Car into Canada from US

regards,
kyfdx

theback40

Hi, I've been thinking all summer about doing the cross border shopping. I've done the import process before with an older car and expect no problems, as you posted. Just pony up the registrar fee and pay the taxes.
I agree with your pricing analysis - we are really being "hosered" on the CDN pricing for a NAFTA vehicle.

My question is: What about Subaru of Canada honouring the US warranty? Have you gone to a Canadian dealership with your new car to confirm this?

Also, just wondering why you didn't wait for the 2007s?

Thanks for the info, Mike

dsouza

Mike,

I contacted both Subaru of America and Subaru Canada who advised that warranty repairs on an American purchased Subaru would be covered at a Canadian dealership. However, the owner's manual suggests that repairs can only be done in the U.S.

Rather than put this to the test, I bought an extended warranty (Subaru Gold Plus) which explicitly states that repairs can be done on either side of the border. Shop around for this as the prices vary from state-to-state. The Canadian price for the warranty was about 40% higher and once I indicated that the warranty would be for an American purchased vehicle, the Canadian dealerships were unwilling to sell me one...

I'm happy with the deal I brokered on the 2006 and suspect there would have been less room for negotiation on the 2007 model. I timed the purchase for the end of the month (July) in the month before (August) the 2007's came out with this motivated seller gambit in mind.

dogbreath2

Just starting to look at 2007 Outback Sedans---Sticker price is $27,020. I know at present there is a $750.00 cash back Until Oct.2,2007. What is a good price to pay for this vechicle??? I will probably wait until the end of Nov to purchase.. Thanks for any help.

newcarbuyer8

Just wonder if anybody has got a good deal on 2006 Outback 2.5i wagon limited recently. I heard there is an incentive of $2750, but I have not seen any deal based on this regard. :confuse:

mpansare1

The information is on the Subaru website (see below)....however it expired yesterday, and I don't believe there are many 06's left. MD seems to be cleaned out......

LEGACY

CUSTOMER CASH ON 07 LEGACY MODELS (excluding Legacy 2.5 GT spec.B)
Now through October 2, 2006 - ALL 2007 Legacy models (excluding Legacy 2.5 GT spec.B) are available with $750 Customer Cash. Must take delivery from dealer stock by October 2, 2006. See your participating dealer for details. Cannot be combined with any other incentives.

0.0% APR FINANCING ON ALL 06 LEGACY MODELS
Cannot be combined with any other incentive. Financing for well-qualified applicants only. Length of contract is limited. Subject to credit/insurance approval and vehicle availability. No down payment required. See participating dealers for details. Must take delivery from dealer stock by October 2, 2006.

CUSTOMER CASH ON ALL 06 LEGACY MODELS (excluding Legacy 2.5 GT spec.B)
Now through October 2, 2006 - ALL 2006 Legacy models (excluding Legacy 2.5 GT spec.B) are available with $2,750 Customer Cash. Must take delivery from dealer stock by October 2, 2006. See your participating dealer for details. Cannot be combined with any other incentives.

dudleyf

Just bought a fresh-off-the-truck `07 Outback LL Bean Edition, loaded with nav, auto-dimming rearview mirror, plus all-weather floor mats (in addition to the Bean mats) and plastic cargo liner for $31,050 (before tax and title).

How does this deal sound?

Haven't picked it up yet (this Thursday) but am looking forward to it and am glad I convinced the wife to go with a Subie (she wanted a RX). I've wanted one for years, as I live in NE Ohio and their prowess in our winters here is well regarded.

Will be lurking more frequently in the future now that I will be a first-time Subaru owner!

newcarbuyer8

I had considered buying either a MDX or OUTBACK for two months. Yesterday just picked a 2006 MDX touring with DVD for $33519, around $9000 below MSRP. You may get 2006 MDX touring Aropund $32500. New 2007 MDX is coming, thus you may expect good deal on 2006 MDX this month.

ateixeira

Seems a bit big to compare to an Outback.

Plus, I think the new ones are a big improvement, much nicer interior design. $40k, though.

-juice

gasr

So we purchased a new '07 ll bean outback (paid 31200 with nav, XM, remote start, floor mats and dog gate). we're really happy with the price we paid.

Problem is we put down 2k on October 1st. Dealer said that his allocation was done for the month and that we would have to wait until early next month. (we're ok with that) Now its the middle of October, and the dealer is not able to get me a VIN number yet. Does anyone know if this is common or not. He said that he had never heard of a VON number (Vehicle order number).

Yesterday one of the other dealers that we had spoken to about the car had called and I mentioned we were waiting on the car, and he said we could be waiting until Dec / Jan since alocations were done every 3 months and said that we should be able to get a VON number from the dealer. We're located north of Boston, MA.

I have no problem waiting until early November, December is totally unacceptable. Has anyone heard of this. Is the dealer I spoke to yesterday taking me for a ride...
thanks

spcar

folks, want to hear your opinion about these two quotes, much appreciated!

an OTD quote for silver 2007 2.5i wagon $24000, with following:

AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR/COMPASS
ARMREST EXTENSION (OFF BLACK)
SPLASH GUARD SET GRANITE GRAY OPAL

I live in NJ, where the tax is 7%.

The same dealer quoted me a blue 2006 wagon for $24100, with the following.
ARMREST EXTENSION (TAUPE)
AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR/COMPASS
SECURITY SYSTEM UPGRADE (PERIMETER ALARM) BEIGE
CARGO NET, REAR SIDE COMPARTMENT,SET OF 2
WHEEL LOCK SET

slazenger

If it is OTD with A/T and 7% tax, then it is a good price.

It is definitely not worth going for 2006 just for wheel lock set + cargo net + security alarm. You can buy these accessories on your own and install it on the 2007 for around $200 (all the three together). Moreover why buy a 2006 and take depreciation hit when you can get 2007 for $100 more ($24000+$200). For 2007, they have added aux input for the audio system which is huge plus if you own a personal MP3 player.

Good Luck!

slazenger

Did the dealer tell you he was going order one or he has one already coming in next month? If he has put in a new order for your car, then it will take atleast 6-8 weeks to get it (unless he can find another dealer getting the exact same car so that he can trade the shipment).

bobdee

I think you're comparing two different models. Since the splash guards are listed as an option on the '07, it's most likely a 2.5i "Basic" Outback, with a cost nearly $1500 lower than the "standard" 2.5i with it's extra features, including:

TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring
17" alloy wheels
Limited Slip rear axle
Cargo area power outlet
Power driver's seat, 8 way
Roof rails with cross bars
Rear cargo cover, with a gate attachment
All Weather Package: Heated front seats, Power heated mirrors, and front wiper de-icer.
and...Splash Guards

spcar

just checked, YOU ARE RIGHT! thanks.

spcar

now just found out that it is a 2007 basic model, do you still think it is a fair deal?

xwesx

If it includes 7% tax, 24000 OTD is what, $22430? Edmunds shows $22590 as the invoice price on the 2.5i Basic with those options. So, slightly below invoice, but I would not consider it a good deal. Fair? Probably, but there is a $750 "customer cash" discount on that, so you should be looking at $21840, or $23369 OTD if you were to actually pay invoice. I would set $23400 OTD as my MAX price and negotiate up to that, if necessary.

bobdee

After the accident-caused demise of my 1989 Mazda 929 (188,300 miles), I've decided it's time for a Subaru. I previously acquired a 2004 Forester for my daughter when she graduated from college, and she has been very happy with it, first in PA and now in AZ. I used Edmunds to request quotes from several dealers, but only one responded with actual pricing-Irvine Subaru:
2.5i with A/T Silver/Grey
XM Satellite Radio Kit
Subwoofer/Amplifier
Auto-Dimming Mirror/Compass w/Homelink
Center Armrest Extension
Hood Protector
Security Shock Sensor
All Weather Floor Mats
CA Emissions
$24,775 before TTL,less $750 rebate, plus $275 tint on 7 windows
[over $1300 below Edmunds TMV]

I also want to thank Juice and Bob for their extensive support of the Subaru Forums. I've read literally thousands of entries over the years, and am now looking forward to enjoying my first Subie!

slazenger

Fitzmall.com is selling similarly equipped 2007 basic for 21487+TTL and a similarly equipped (accessories) 2007 2.5i for 22750+TTL. Ask your dealer to match it.

riacono

In final stages of purchasing car. Received quote for Outback 2006 XT Ltd Wagon with Navigation for $28,902 because part of dealer holdback is being surrendered because the car is still on the lot. Took me forever but found a 2006 Outback Ltd. Wagon if you can believe it found only one in Tri-state at this time and can be had for $25,350. Please can anyone tell me if these are great quotes as I believe that they are and if someone can tell me which car represents a better price value. I intend to keep the car for a long time and have driven both and the XT certainly has a much more get up and go and do realize that gas mileage would be sacrificed but oh the power!!! I hope to close one of these deals by tomorrow 10/29/06 and could use some help.

newcarbuyer8

youmay geta 2006 MDx at around $30,000

xwesx

riacono, I am not sure what incentives exist at this point in time on 2006 models, but when I was considering a 2006 Ltd this summer, 25350 was right at invoice, with a 2,000 incentive included, so while it is a decent price, it is nothing Earth-shattering. the XT Ltd looks to be about the same - right at invoice (if considering a 2K incentive). At this point it looks like just a matter of which you prefer.

The '07 models do have a few upgrades that I would consider worthwhile, but whether those are in the running depend greatly on your willingness o haggle over a price!

Good luck and let us know what you decide!

tinyocean

I want a 07 OB 2.5i Limited. Right now there is only $750 cashback on the 07 one. Should I expect higher cashback in the coming holiday season? Will the price be more negotiable at that time? Any inputs are welcome!

ray_palm_st

I have the same question! How about January vs. December?

ateixeira

Typically the cash back will only increase at the very end of that model year, and even then it doesn't always happen. An increase in incentives in Dec or Jan is not common, at least if the past few years are any indication.

-juice

joemack

Pulled the trigger this weekend after searching around for a while.

Got the Diamond Gray with the charcoal leather interior. Came with the Homelink mirror. What a fun car to drive!

Paid $24,650 after rebates and incentives.

I got it at Carr Subaru in the Portland, Oregon area. I was pleased with the internet purchase process: it went relatively painlessly including the trade-in.

One question, though: I hooked up my iPod via the connector in the armrest and it played fine. However, I was under the impression that I would be able to control the iPod via the buttons on the dash stereo (i.e skip songs, etc.) Haven't figured that out yet. Any suggestions?

seabrook7039

I've been looking for a manual Outback with a sunroof and only the XT fills the bill. Looked high and low in Maryland and only one dealership has manual XTs. Both are without any accessories and have the following prices listed: MRSP=$31,620 Invoice=$29,420 Internet_price=$28,020. Then they add on taxes, tags and a $99 processing fee. Internet_price includes current $750 rebate. As the final Internet_price of $28,119 is less than Edmunds' TMV price of $30,271 can yet a lower price be had? Is that processing fee reasonable/common? Also, there are accessories I would like. How should should I factor in the extra dealer cost (vs. the lower factory/port installation charge)? Is it common to have the dealer add accessories like roof light, arm extension and auto-dimming mirror? Thanks-in-advance!

tinyocean

Good job. Does $24,650 include your trade-in? What's the price before TTL? What kind of options are included? Thanks!

joemack

The $24,650 did not include the trade-in nor TTL: license fees are an additional $238 and we don't pay sales tax here in Oregon.

The only option I got was the homelink mirror. Everything else (leather seats, auto transmission, 6 cd changer, moonroof, etc.) was included as part of the limited package.

slazenger

$99 processing fee seems reasonable for MD and $28020 for XT manual is a fair price. Since MT supply is very low, it is hard to get any comparative quotes. Instead of haggling on the car price, I would ask them to throw in a couple of accessories for free. If you are handy, you can install most accessories yourself. It is not very complicated. You can also buy accessories online at a discount price.

seabrook7039

Ok, sounds fine to me. But installing accessories could be a bit tricky...any web sites to help on that score?

slazenger

Most accessories come with installation instructions. You can also find instructions on sites that sell Subaru accessories like subarupartsforyou.com, subaruparts.com and 1stsubaruparts.com. If you run into issues, you can always seek help from subie enthusiasts sites like edmunds, nasioc, scoobymods, legacygt.

tkram01

Hi - I'm in the market for a 30 month lease on an 07 Outback 2.5i. I've never leased before and would appreciate a ballpark fair price. We are in the Seattle area. Thanks,

Trevor

alliegato

Test drove the 2.5i limited wagon today and loved the twin moonroof! Is this option only available on the outback 2.5i wagon? I've tried looking at the outback sedan, legacy sedan, and legacy wagon and could not tell by the pictures.

ateixeira

A lot of models have it.

Outback Limited. Subaru Legacy wagon 2.5i Limited. GT wagon Limited. Even the Legacy SE wagons have it (probably the lowest price point for that twin moonroof).

It's wagons only, though, sedans have a single one.

-juice

carteach

I'm going to test drive various versions of the Outback. I'd like some feedback from all of you. Peppiest? Best on gas? I know I'm going to want heated leather seats, autodimming mirror at the very least.

ateixeira

2.5i with a manual is EPA rated at 23/30 and people here have broken 30 mpg, so that's easily the gas champ. Cheap regular fuel, too. 16.9 gallon tank even gives you the best range.

Peppiest is probably the XT.

The H6 is the smoothest.

Each has differnet character, though.

-juice

dsouza

As you can see from my posts last month, I paid $27,030 for a manual 2006 Outback XT Ltd. which included cargo nets, auto-dimming mirror and floor mats. If you're within 5% for the '07 version, I think you will have done well. The dealer should be happy to make the sale and if you take a firm stance that the accessories will be included in the price or the deal dies on the table, you will be pleasantly surprised (as I was!). I'm interested to see what happens. It's a great wagon and I have no regrets with the purchase.

seabrook7039

Well, I was ready to buy the wagon after a requisite round of negotiating but my wife has since nix'ed it. Her current car is a 2000 manual Outback with cloth seats and the XT would've replaced it. However, we have a new baby and she's afraid of spoiling a new car's leather seats with baby formula, etc. while she's comfortable messing up her existing Outback. I've since opted for doing a major service update to her Outback along with new tires and brakes for the upcoming winter. Now had the XT had been for me it most likely would've been purchased!