Mercury Sable vs Subaru Legacy
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2025 Subaru Legacy
Overview
| Spec | Mercury SableBase | Subaru LegacyLegacy Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | Legacy Sedan |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2009 | 2025 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercury SableBase | Subaru LegacyLegacy Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $25,120 (best) | $26,810 |
| Lowest listing price | $8,991 (best) | $11,659 |
| Median listing price | $8,991 (best) | $21,695 |
| Highest listing price | $8,991 (best) | $26,888 |
| For sale now | 1 | 9 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercury SableBase | Subaru LegacyLegacy Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 30 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 18 MPG | 27 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 28 MPG | 35 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 20 gal (best) | 18.5 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Mercury SableBase | Subaru LegacyLegacy Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 263 hp (best) | 182 hp |
| Torque | 249 lb-ft (best) | 176 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.5 L (best) | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | flat 4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercury SableBase | Subaru LegacyLegacy Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 21.2 cu ft (best) | 15.1 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,670 lbs | 3,492 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in (best) | 108.3 in |
| Length | 202.1 in (best) | 191.1 in |
| Width | 74.5 in (best) | 72.4 in |
| Height | 61.5 in (best) | 59.1 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercury SableBase | Subaru LegacyLegacy Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Mercury Sable | Subaru Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $25,120 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Legacy Sedan $26,810 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $26,970 MSRP | Premium $29,110 MSRP |
| 3 | Premier $29,380 MSRP | Limited $35,920 MSRP |
| 4 | Premier $31,230 MSRP | Sport $36,410 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Touring XT $40,110 MSRP |
Live inventory
Mercury Sable1 for sale
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Subaru Legacy9 for sale
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Mercury Sable vs Subaru Legacy FAQ
- Which is better: 2009 Mercury Sable or 2025 Subaru Legacy?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2009 Mercury Sable vs 2025 Subaru Legacy on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2009 Mercury Sable or 2025 Subaru Legacy?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2009 Mercury Sable starts lower at $25,120. Live Mercury Sable listings start at $8,991. Live Subaru Legacy listings start at $11,659.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2009 Mercury Sable or 2025 Subaru Legacy?
- The 2009 Mercury Sable leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (25,120).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2009 Mercury Sable or 2025 Subaru Legacy?
- The 2025 Subaru Legacy leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (30).
- Which has better horsepower: 2009 Mercury Sable or 2025 Subaru Legacy?
- The 2009 Mercury Sable leads on horsepower in this comparison (263).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2009 Mercury Sable or 2025 Subaru Legacy?
- The 2009 Mercury Sable leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2009 Mercury Sable vs 2025 Subaru Legacy?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Subaru Legacy (5/5 NHTSA overall).