2013 and earlier-Subaru Outback Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Leather cleans up well, and the new Outbacks do better in IIHS crash tests. Just something to balance the pros and cons, if you're trying to talk her into it.

    -juice
  • seabrook7039seabrook7039 Member Posts: 44
    I know it's safer, especially with VDC. But she's says let's wait a bit.
  • dsouzadsouza Member Posts: 7
    We're having twins in two weeks and I bought the XT in leather specifically for safety and easy-to-clean reasons. (Performance remained an off-balance sheet item, although my wife enjoys the "vroom" when she accelerates up on-ramps at highway speeds.) Will also be buying a Thule cargo container once overnight trips become a reality.

    Of course, buying a car is a two-person decision and you're better off waiting until you both agree on the purchase.

    Lou
  • ryan21ryan21 Member Posts: 1
    Would you mind sharing how much you paid for the car. Was it a stick or auto. Thanks!
  • xwesxxwesx Member Posts: 17,719
    Look at post #1110.... everything is laid out there! ;)
    2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100
  • hk3888hk3888 Member Posts: 5
    2007 Outback 2.5i Basic auto transmission with CA emission. Offered ~$20,500, including dest. charge and rebate, similar to pricing at fitzmall. Good price?
  • michael2595michael2595 Member Posts: 72
    she may have done you a service. Here is a link to the 2008
    outback.
    http://www.autoweb.com/content/shared/articles/templates/index.cfm/article_page_- order_int/1/article_id_int/2176

    Have a magnificent day
  • michael2595michael2595 Member Posts: 72
    it is a 4 season car (rain, ice, snow, heat). People have been steering me to the Goodyear Aquatread. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
  • xwesxxwesx Member Posts: 17,719
    If you are set on an all-season tire, then the Tripletred is a good tire for rain/ice/snow (plus it has a tremendous treadwear warranty of 80,000 miles). The down side is that you loose some fuel economy due to the agressive tread pattern. I estimate about 5-10% decrease.

    Although the investment is greater up front, replacing the tires with a summer or dry/wet biased all-season tire and getting an additional set of mounted winter tires would extend the life of both sets and provide for improved winter handling (assuming your son plans to keep the car long enough to use both sets significantly).
    2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100
  • thekingtheking Member Posts: 107
    nokiantyres.com.... go out to their site and check the "wr' series..they are hard to find but they are the only all-season tire marked "severe service" ....They will probably cost about $600 for 4 but they are EXCELLENT tires...you only get what you pay for.... :blush:
  • xwesxxwesx Member Posts: 17,719
    Whew... with only a 50,000 mile treadwear? With the savings from not buying the second set of rims I suppose one might see significant benefit from them if the car was not kept more than one or two sets of replacement tires!
    2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100
  • seabrook7039seabrook7039 Member Posts: 44
    Twins! Congratulations! Speaking from recent and ongoing experiences be sure to get as much sleep as you can now. Also, get all your errands and repairs done now because you'll soon be house-bound and tired. But it's all good and very magical.
  • lrossnmlrossnm Member Posts: 36
    I have the Subaru guaranteed trade in on my '05 2.5i wagon and want to get an '07 Silver Outback LTD wagon but can't find one anywhere in the southwest. I'm in New Mexico. Have until Jan 2nd. Lots of XT's but no 2.5i Ltd's. Any suggestions?
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Can you order? Or do you have to take delivery from stock?

    -juice
  • lrossnmlrossnm Member Posts: 36
    -juice

    Has to be from stock. I see places like Fitzmall, on the East Coast, has them but I would have to have it shipped and then how do I handle the trade in? I only have 16,000 miles on it.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I would let local dealers know that's what you want and see if they can arrange the trade. It might cost a tad more - I've heard they don't get the holdback for those cars, which amounts to 2% of the base invoice, or about $400 on a $20k sale.

    -juice
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 267,543
    Yeah.. but, if they do a trade, they get to keep the holdback on the car they traded.... a wash..

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  • lrossnmlrossnm Member Posts: 36
    Already let my area dealers know. They said they can't find any in TX,CO,NM,or AZ. Don't know what the Subaru deals will be like in January!
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Yep, but if the car is coming from far away it might be a one-way deal. That would cost them in shipping plus the holdback, so the price is affected.

    -juice
  • lrossnmlrossnm Member Posts: 36
    Looks like no LTD this year!
  • xwesxxwesx Member Posts: 17,719
    Sounds like a great excuse for a week vacation. Find a dealer in OR or WA with one you want (or where ever), work out the deal from home, drive to pick it up. Probably 1200 miles one way - that is what, about 20 hours of driving? Two leisurely days through beautiful country. About $250 in fuel round-trip - Lodging/meals extra depending on how you work it out.

    I like taking trips, though. :blush:
    2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100
  • jae2jae2 Member Posts: 7
    just got a good deal on a 2.5 touring, manual, starter/block heater for CDN 34K,,, difficult to get better deals in canada because of the monopoly of dealers in the west and limited subaru dealers. the US import method could be better deal but from my own experience not ideal.
    cheers,
  • ray_palm_stray_palm_st Member Posts: 4
    Getting a 2.5I Lmtd for snow country. Any deals on rims? Where to look? Subaru brochure says 17/7.0 inch for 225/55 tires.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Try Tire Rack or Discount Tire Direct. Look for close-out specials, often you'll find bargains.

    The OE rims are fine, they're just costly.

    -juice
  • mfdevinemfdevine Member Posts: 2
    Good Deal? Anyone seeing more?
  • tommypc71tommypc71 Member Posts: 6
    I am looking to buy a 2007 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5i Wagon. The dealer quoted me a sale price of $22,694. This price include $750 cash back to consumer. The total price including TTL and doc fee is $23,842.82. The MSRP of the car is $25,403. Am I getting a good deal? Can I push for a better deal? I would appreciate your advice. Thanks. :confuse:
  • xwesxxwesx Member Posts: 17,719
    Would need more information such as state (regarding tax), transmission type, any optional accessories. My gut feeling is that you should not pay more than $23K out the door for it.
    2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100
  • tommypc71tommypc71 Member Posts: 6
    The car has an automatic transmission, state tax is 3%, tag is $74, doc fee is $399. The only optional accessories is the mirror with compass. The $750 cash rebate is already included in the price of the car. Any advice is much appreciated.
  • xwesxxwesx Member Posts: 17,719
    So, that is looking like $400 under invoice at the price offered. That would be a good price for Alaska, but I still think I would shoot for closer to $1000 under (so, knock off another $600 before TTL). If you cannot get it for that then nothing lost and nothing gained.

    It is getting close to year end, so I would think dealers to be slightly more willing to deal. Is this a local dealership? If you will be doing maintenance business there, that should also be more incentive for them.
    2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100
  • hk3888hk3888 Member Posts: 5
    No, it's not a good price. I just bought a 2007 2.5i wagon, auto transmission with auto dimming mirror/compass and rubber mats for $22,142 before TTL. The car has ultra-low emission which is $200 more than Federal emission. It came out to about $1,200 under invoice. Check carsdirect.com and your dealership should at least match carsdirect.com price.
  • jh0321jh0321 Member Posts: 3
    Can you tell us what state you're located in, and if the $22,142 includes the $750 rebate?
  • wisc_woodswisc_woods Member Posts: 1
    Hello,
    I am currently considering a 2007 Outback. The exterior colors I like come with the tan interior, which I don't like because I keep a car a long time and the tan just seems that it will show dirt and wear.

    Is it possible to special order a Subaru with the "opposite" interior color, charcoal replacing tan?

    If this can be done, is there an extra charge to do it?

    Thank You for your help.

    Paul
  • priceforvaluepriceforvalue Member Posts: 4
    Dealer negotiations have resulted in an all-in price of $27,051 for this (automatic trans.) car. Price includes Tax@5%, Title, Destination and Delivery, and $750 rebate). Good price?
  • hk3888hk3888 Member Posts: 5
    I'm in California. $22,142 included destination charge and $750 rebate, i.e. taxable price was $22,892. $750 was taken off at the bottom as "customer cash".
  • priceforvaluepriceforvalue Member Posts: 4
    Was this for the 'Limited' version (e.g., leather, sun roof, dual zone automatic climate control, etc.)??? Your (good) pricing sounds consistent with the regular 2007 Outback 2.5i Wagon.
  • michael2595michael2595 Member Posts: 72
    http://www.carsdirect.com/build/options?zipcode=18938&acode=USB70SUC022C0&restor- e=false
  • lgsf07lgsf07 Member Posts: 1
    I have just returned from a dealer in the San Franicsco area and was quoted $27,487 OTD (inlcluding taxes, fees, licensing..) for a black/black 2007 2.5i limited wagon...is this a fair/good price??? it seems that a few months back people were getting them for less? all that was offered was the $750 customer cash..then they gave me an extra $850 "deep discount"..and i think maybe $200 for coming back a second time and willing to pay CASH..thoughts? please help me!! i'm all alone in SF and trying to figure all this out.
  • citizen3citizen3 Member Posts: 1
    I think I was too soft a buyer. 12/24 bought a 2006 xt automatic (not 'limited' version). "Sale" price of $29512 (including few add ons) before taxes, fees, or rebate ($2750). This is $1000 over what Edmunds says is dealer invoice. Edmunds says TMV is about $300 over invoice. Dealer said that they only get 3% of sale price in addition to any over invoice. So here they got $1000 + ~$900 from Subaru. This was one of few of discontinued version of last years stock. Added up to about $29500 out the door before added maintenence and warantee.
  • priceforvaluepriceforvalue Member Posts: 4
    Based on my pricing (message 1144) and Mike's message(1147), it looks like I may have been up to $500 dollars over rock-bottom pricing and your dealer may be trying to place you about $1000 over that same rock-bottom price (see Mike's hpperlink to one source's on-line estimate. Work them harder and they'll come down some more. If not, try another dealer...
  • hk3888hk3888 Member Posts: 5
    No, it was for a regular 2.5i wagon, model 7DD. My post was in reply to #1137 from tommypc71 who asked about a regular 2.5i. Invoice for Limited, model 7DE, is about $2,500 higher. If you get the same discount off invoice, the price including $750 rebate should be about $24,600 plus TTL for cars with CA emission or $24,400 plus TTL with Fed emission. See http://www.cars101.com/subaru/outback/outback2007.html#prices for invoice prices for different models. When you post price quotes from dealerships please be sure to post quotes before TTL for apple-to-apple comparison because TTL vary quite a bit from state to state.
  • jag1769jag1769 Member Posts: 6
    Aloha:

    Today I received some bids from dealers where they were essentially offering their bottom line sale price on a 2007 Subaru Outback 2.5i Wagon (Model/Code 2.5i4EAT-S/7DD) with the 4 Speed automatic transmission with sportshift (This is not the basic model. It is one up from the basic and one below the limited).

    Basically, I am seeking feedback to determine if the deals are good.

    I am in Massachusetts.

    Deal 1): One dealer offerred to sell the vehicle at Net price of $23030.00 plus sales tax, title, plates and dealers fee (354.00) resulting in a total sale price of $24618.50.This deal included free tires for the life of the vehicle and is at a dealership that is 20 miles out of my way.

    Deal 2) The second dealer offered to sell the same vehicle at $21920.00 plus sales tax, title, plates, documentation fees etc. with resulting total sale price of $23,354.50. This dealership is 2 miles from my house.

    So here are the questions:

    Anyone have experience with this model and have any issues with it?

    Are these deals good?

    Whish deal is better?

    Thanks.

    John
  • ray_palm_stray_palm_st Member Posts: 4
    I just picked up my new 2.5I limited. I don’t expect any issues. My last car was a 96 Legacy Wagon with 247,000 miles and the one before was a Legacy with 235,000. I also am from Massachusetts and talked to a dealer that had a “free tires for life deal”. I got a much better price at Atlantic Subaru in Bourne. Near you? I did a fair amount of checking and they were the lowest price in New England. Their service department is super!
  • lrossnmlrossnm Member Posts: 36
    Can you tell us what you paid for the LTD before TT&L and did that price include the $750 cash back?
    Thanks
  • jag1769jag1769 Member Posts: 6
    Has anyone been able to get a dealer to give the $750.00 rebate AND get the Subaru financing? I was told today that I can't get the Subaru financing of 3.9 AND get the $750.00 rebate.

    Also, what has been the bottom line price of an Outback 2.5i with automatic trans with sportshift (before tax, title and dealers fees) that you have been able to secure?

    Thanks.
  • mariahdcmariahdc Member Posts: 3
    Hi. We've found a 2.5i Limited Wagon with a year-end sale quote of $24,311. Seems like a good deal to us. Has anyone found anything significantly better?

    Thanks!
    Maria
  • michael2595michael2595 Member Posts: 72
    Thats about as rock bottom as you can get. That quote has to be without tax. I would take it in a heart beat.
  • jag1769jag1769 Member Posts: 6
    Well, here is the final deal:

    Price of 2.5i Wagon with 4 Speed Auto transmission with sportshift and autodimming rearview mirror with compass (why I needed to have it I do not know:

    $22,812.00 (total before tax, title and Lic.). There was no $750.00 rebate as I financed the car at 3.9%. The car was purchased at Patrick Subaru in Shrewsbury, MA.

    The salesman did an excellent job and was reasonable to deal with throughout the process. Hopefully, the service department will be as professional.

    So, how did I do?
  • sponjireggaesponjireggae Member Posts: 2
    Did you get a limited package?
  • jag1769jag1769 Member Posts: 6
    Nope. It was the 2.5i (not the basic. Not the limited. Not the LLBean).
  • sponjireggaesponjireggae Member Posts: 2
    thansk...we're looking for a limited..but sounds like you got a good dea!!
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