2006 Subaru Legacy Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$22,320 to $34,620

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A 2005 redesign means there are few changes to the 2006 Subaru Legacy. Available as a sedan or wagon, the Legacy features an impressive all-wheel drive system, that is either continuous, active, or variable depending on your transmission choice. The 2006 Legacy comes in base 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Special Edition, GT Limited, and the new for 2006 GT Limited Spec.B, which is more sports performance-oriented. All feature the boxer 2.5-liter flat-4 engine. The turbo GTs rate at 250-hp, and the non-turbo get a minor boost to 175-hp this year. A 5-speed manual is standard on all, with an optional 4-speed auto on the non-turbo and a 5-speed auto tran with Sportshift on the GTs. All 2006 Legacys comes with ABS brakes, side and curtain airbags, but no stability or traction control. Other additions for 2006 include an optional navigation system on the GT Limited, and 17-inch alloy wheels for the non-turbos.
The GT Limited Spec.B offers a sports suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels, a 3-spoke steering wheel, side ground effects with chrome trim, standard navigation system, and a silver metallic color. It only comes with the manual transmission. Other Legacys are well equipped. As you move up from the base model, leather trim, auto climate control, power front seats, a sunroof, and fog lights become standard. Heated leather seats, a popular option, are standard on the turbos. Highlights for the 2006 Legacy is its all-wheel drive capability in snow, the quiet and smooth ride and feel, the powerful turbo, and the list of standard features. The car looks big, but feels light on the road thanks to aluminum parts. Negative comments point out that rear seats don't fold, the rear legroom is tight, there is some turbo lag, and the GTs take premium gas.

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Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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User reviews for 2006 Subaru Legacy

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by Vinnie S
Jan 14, 2021
Great first car for my 18 year old. AWD all the bells and whistles!Jan 14, 2021
by Kevin P
Sep 12, 2020
Great car from the price for new Drive like to look at different than a WRXSep 12, 2020
by Balch F
Feb 25, 2014
Update: Shortly after fixing the head gasket issue, the stereo (6 CD changer)/dual zone climate control unit failed (twice!). $800 part new from Subaru, and $200+ on Ebay. Now with 84k I was just old that the exhaust system won't last beyond Spring ($1500.00). Keep in mind that have the car sprayed with either Fluid Film or Corrosion Free every year. Ridiculous. My last Nissan and Toyota went 160k+ before they needed any exhaust work. The Nissan didn't need brake pads (first anything it needed) till 79k. Over rated junk! Going this spring for someone that needs shiny platform their bumper stickers.Feb 25, 2014

2006 Subaru Legacy Pricing

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$22,320 to $34,620
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Trims & specs

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: storage organizer

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Limited slip differential: center

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside

Suspension

Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Tires

Type: all season

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: door pockets

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Limited slip differential: center

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside

Suspension

Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Tires

Type: all season

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: storage organizer

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Limited slip differential: center

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Roof rack color: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside

Suspension

Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Tires

Type: all season

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Limited slip differential: center

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass · Rear sunroof: power glass · Roof rack color: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside

Suspension

Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Tires

Type: all season

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: door pockets

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Limited slip differential: center

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside

Suspension

Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Tires

Type: all season

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: door pockets

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Limited slip differential: center

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass · Rear sunroof: power glass · Roof rack color: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside

Suspension

Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Tires

Type: all season

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: seatback

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Limited slip differential: rear

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside

Suspension

Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Tires

Type: all season

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: door pockets

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Limited slip differential: rear

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass · Rear sunroof: power glass · Roof rack color: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside

Suspension

Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Tires

Type: all season

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Limited slip differential: rear

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside

Suspension

Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: inverted struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Tires

Type: performance

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

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