How much does the 2016 Subaru Outback cost?

Prices have softened 5.76% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 1,716 listings available, which suggests you should have a reasonable amount of inventory to compare.

If you find a listing below $12,522.91, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2016 Subaru Outback a good car?

Generally — the 2016 Subaru Outback earns 4.33/5 from owners and an 8/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Safety at 10/10.

Owners consistently praise its spaciousness, comfort, and fuel efficiency, and they also highlight its safety features and confident handling. The overview points to a roomy five-seat cabin and strong cargo utility, which makes it especially appealing if you want a practical family vehicle with all-wheel-drive capability for rough weather. With 28.8% of listings marked as good or great deals, you may also find some attractive value in the market.

Is the 2016 Subaru Outback reliable?

Owners rate it 4.33/5, a solid signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback points to a vehicle that feels spacious, comfortable, fuel-efficient, and easy to live with over time. The expert evaluation also emphasizes a strong track record for reliability and a vehicle that can go almost anywhere at almost any time. Subaru’s value proposition adds to that impression, since the model is described as holding onto a good chunk of its value when you’re ready to sell.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is making sure the specific vehicle you choose has been maintained well and hasn’t been worn down by hard use.

What should I look for when buying a used 2016 Subaru Outback?

At 62.7% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

You should start with a vehicle history report so you can separate clean examples from cars with prior damage or repeated claims. After that, prioritize a pre-purchase inspection that focuses on wear, repair quality, and how well the vehicle’s safety and convenience features are working. Pay close attention to interior condition, since the owner feedback points to concerns about seat material durability.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The 2.5i Premium adds meaningful equipment over the base setup, including a power sunroof, a power rear liftgate, navigation, blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert, and EyeSight. The base setup is lighter on convenience and driver-assistance features.
• Powertrain: Most models use a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with 175 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque, paired with a CVT and standard torque-vectoring all-wheel drive. The 3.6-liter 6-cylinder makes 256 horsepower and 247 lb-ft of torque and is the stronger choice if you want more satisfying performance.
• Safety package: EyeSight adds adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and lane-keeping assist. Blind-spot warning with rear cross