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New Car Pricing New listing price comparison and analysis.

2023 Subaru Outback
AWD
MSRP
$28,395
Invoice
$26,657
Average Price Paid
$28,000
97 listings nationwide

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2023 Subaru Ascent
AWD
MSRP
$33,895
Invoice
$31,777
Average Price Paid
$33,174
15 listings nationwide

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Pricing Analysis Price analysis based on recent sales data applied to current trim without options.

2023 Subaru Outback
AWD
Fair Price
$28,369
Good Price
$27,376
Great Price
$26,808
2023 Subaru Ascent
AWD
Fair Price
$33,569
Good Price
$32,187
Great Price
$31,397

Used Car Pricing Used listing price comparison and analysis.

2023 Subaru Outback
AWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$29,839
1 listings nationwide

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2023 Subaru Ascent
AWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$35,909

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2023 Subaru Outback
AWD
Natalie Harrington Preview:

The Subaru Outback, America’s go-anywhere adventure wagon, will receive some key improvements for the 2023 model year. The 2023 Outback should be easy to spot, thanks to a revised fro...

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2023 Subaru Ascent
AWD
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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2023 Subaru Outback
AWD
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Guru93BBS5 2023 Subaru Outback AWDReview:

Review — Good one Reliable and safety one Smooth ride Spacious Trunck is big

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2023 Subaru Ascent
AWD
No User Reviews

Specs

2023 Subaru Outback
AWD
2023 Subaru Ascent
AWD
Powertrain 8-Speed CVT 8-Speed CVT
Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
Fuel Economy, City
26 MPG
20 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
32 MPG
26 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 18.5 gal 19.3 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
182 hp @ 5,800 RPM
260 hp @ 5,600 RPM
Torque
176 lb-ft @ 4,400 RPM
277 lb-ft @ 2,000 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
12:1
10.6:1
Displacement
2,500 cc
2,400 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.7 in x 3.54 in
3.7 in x 3.39 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall 5 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Overall 5 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Passenger 4 stars 5 stars
Side Crash Overall 5 stars 5 stars
Side Barrier Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Side Barrier Passenger 5 stars 5 stars
Side Pole Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Rollover 5 stars 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player -- Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 8 seats
Front Legroom 42.8 in 42.2 in
Back Legroom 39.5 in 38.6 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 32.6 cu ft 17.8 cu ft
Maximum Payload -- 1,579 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity 2,700 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior
Length 191.1 in 196.8 in
Width 82 in 85.7 in
Height 66.4 in 71.6 in
Wheelbase 108.1 in 113.8 in

Available Options

2023 Subaru Outback
AWD

Exterior Colors

  • Cosmic Blue Pearl
  • Crystal Black Silica
  • Crystal White Pearl
  • Ice Silver Metallic
  • Magnetite Gray Metallic

Option Packages

  • Exterior & Interior HL Auto Dimming Mirrors
  • Popular Package #1
  • Remote Engine Starter - Key Start
  • Trailer Hitch
2023 Subaru Ascent
AWD

Exterior Colors

  • Crystal White Pearl
  • Ice Silver Metallic
  • Magnetite Gray Metallic

Option Packages

  • Exterior Interior HL Auto Dim Mirrors
  • Popular Package #1
  • Trailer Hitch

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