How much does the 2018 Subaru Outback cost?

The 2018 Subaru Outback has a starting MSRP of $25,895, ranging up to $38,690 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 2.5i from $25,895; 2.5i Premium from $27,995; 2.5i Limited from $32,695; 3.6R Limited from $35,395; 2.5i Touring from $36,490; 3.6R Touring from $38,690. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $34,131.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Subaru Outback?

The 2018 Subaru Outback achieves up to 28 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2018 Subaru Outback have?

The 2018 Subaru Outback offers up to 73.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2018 Subaru Outback tow?

The 2018 Subaru Outback has a maximum towing capacity of up to 3,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2018 Subaru Outback safe?

The 2018 Subaru Outback earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2018 Subaru Outback come in?

The 2018 Subaru Outback is available in 6 trims across SUV body styles with all wheel drive.

2018 Subaru Outback

6 trims · SUV

From live listings

$34,131

1 for sale · Starting MSRP $25,895 – $38,690

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

Subaru Outback for sale

1 live listing from $34,131 · median $34,131

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Subaru Outback? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on 2.5i

Total price (2.5i MSRP)

$25,895

Typical monthly

$513/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2018 Subaru Outback trims

2.5i
MSRP
$25,895
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/32
Horsepower
175 hp
Torque
174 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L flat 4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
73.3
Max towing
2,700 lbs
2.5i Premium
MSRP
$27,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/32
Horsepower
175 hp
Torque
174 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L flat 4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
73.3
Max towing
2,700 lbs
2.5i Limited
MSRP
$32,695
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/32
Horsepower
175 hp
Torque
174 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L flat 4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
73.3
Max towing
2,700 lbs
3.6R Limited
MSRP
$35,395
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/27
Horsepower
256 hp
Torque
247 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L flat 6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
73.3
Max towing
3,000 lbs
2.5i Touring
MSRP
$36,490
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/32
Horsepower
175 hp
Torque
174 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L flat 4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
73.3
Max towing
2,700 lbs
3.6R Touring
MSRP
$38,690
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/27
Horsepower
256 hp
Torque
247 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L flat 6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
73.3
Max towing
3,000 lbs

Compare 2018 Subaru Outback trim specifications
Spec	2.5i	2.5i Premium	2.5i Limited	3.6R Limited	2.5i Touring	3.6R Touring
MSRP	$25,895	$27,995	$32,695	$35,395	$36,490	$38,690
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	25/32	25/32	25/32	20/27	25/32	20/27
Horsepower	175 hp	175 hp	175 hp	256 hp	175 hp	256 hp
Torque	174 lb-ft	174 lb-ft	174 lb-ft	247 lb-ft	174 lb-ft	247 lb-ft
Engine	2.5L flat 4 gas	2.5L flat 4 gas	2.5L flat 4 gas	3.6L flat 6 gas	2.5L flat 4 gas	3.6L flat 6 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Cargo (cu ft)	73.3	73.3	73.3	73.3	73.3	73.3
Max towing	2,700 lbs	2,700 lbs	2,700 lbs	3,000 lbs	2,700 lbs	3,000 lbs

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: 2.5igas
2.5i Premiumgas
2.5i Limitedgas
3.6R Limitedgas
2.5i Touringgas
3.6R Touringgas
Fuel type: 2.5iregular unleaded
2.5i Premiumregular unleaded
2.5i Limitedregular unleaded
3.6R Limitedregular unleaded
2.5i Touringregular unleaded
3.6R Touringregular unleaded
Cylinders: 2.5iflat 4
2.5i Premiumflat 4
2.5i Limitedflat 4
3.6R Limitedflat 6
2.5i Touringflat 4
3.6R Touringflat 6
Displacement: 2.5i2.5 L
2.5i Premium2.5 L
2.5i Limited2.5 L
3.6R Limited3.6 L
2.5i Touring2.5 L
3.6R Touring3.6 L
Horsepower: 2.5i175 hp
2.5i Premium175 hp
2.5i Limited175 hp
3.6R Limited256 hp
2.5i Touring175 hp
3.6R Touring256 hp
Torque: 2.5i174 lb-ft
2.5i Premium174 lb-ft
2.5i Limited174 lb-ft
3.6R Limited247 lb-ft
2.5i Touring174 lb-ft
3.6R Touring247 lb-ft
Transmission: 2.5icontinuously variable-speed automatic
2.5i Premiumcontinuously variable-speed automatic
2.5i Limitedcontinuously variable-speed automatic
3.6R Limitedcontinuously variable-speed automatic
2.5i Touringcontinuously variable-speed automatic
3.6R Touringcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Drivetrain: 2.5iall wheel drive
2.5i Premiumall wheel drive
2.5i Limitedall wheel drive
3.6R Limitedall wheel drive
2.5i Touringall wheel drive
3.6R Touringall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: 2.5iSUV
2.5i PremiumSUV
2.5i LimitedSUV
3.6R LimitedSUV
2.5i TouringSUV
3.6R TouringSUV
Doors: 2.5i5
2.5i Premium5
2.5i Limited5
3.6R Limited5
2.5i Touring5
3.6R Touring5
Seating: 2.5i5
2.5i Premium5
2.5i Limited5
3.6R Limited5
2.5i Touring5
3.6R Touring5
Length: 2.5i189.6 in
2.5i Premium189.6 in
2.5i Limited189.6 in
3.6R Limited189.6 in
2.5i Touring189.6 in
3.6R Touring189.6 in
Width: 2.5i72.4 in
2.5i Premium72.4 in
2.5i Limited72.4 in
3.6R Limited72.4 in
2.5i Touring72.4 in
3.6R Touring72.4 in
Height: 2.5i66.5 in
2.5i Premium66.5 in
2.5i Limited66.5 in
3.6R Limited66.5 in
2.5i Touring66.5 in
3.6R Touring66.5 in
Wheelbase: 2.5i108.1 in
2.5i Premium108.1 in
2.5i Limited108.1 in
3.6R Limited108.1 in
2.5i Touring108.1 in
3.6R Touring108.1 in
Ground clearance: 2.5i8.7 in
2.5i Premium8.7 in
2.5i Limited8.7 in
3.6R Limited8.7 in
2.5i Touring8.7 in
3.6R Touring8.7 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: 2.5i35.5 cu ft
2.5i Premium35.5 cu ft
2.5i Limited35.5 cu ft
3.6R Limited35.5 cu ft
2.5i Touring35.5 cu ft
3.6R Touring35.5 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: 2.5i73.3 cu ft
2.5i Premium73.3 cu ft
2.5i Limited73.3 cu ft
3.6R Limited73.3 cu ft
2.5i Touring73.3 cu ft
3.6R Touring73.3 cu ft
Max towing: 2.5i2,700 lbs
2.5i Premium2,700 lbs
2.5i Limited2,700 lbs
3.6R Limited3,000 lbs
2.5i Touring2,700 lbs
3.6R Touring3,000 lbs
Fuel tank: 2.5i18.5 gal
2.5i Premium18.5 gal
2.5i Limited18.5 gal
3.6R Limited18.5 gal
2.5i Touring18.5 gal
3.6R Touring18.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: 2.5i28
2.5i Premium28
2.5i Limited28
3.6R Limited22
2.5i Touring28
3.6R Touring22
City MPG: 2.5i25
2.5i Premium25
2.5i Limited25
3.6R Limited20
2.5i Touring25
3.6R Touring20
Highway MPG: 2.5i32
2.5i Premium32
2.5i Limited32
3.6R Limited27
2.5i Touring32
3.6R Touring27

Full specifications by trim
Spec	2.5i	2.5i Premium	2.5i Limited	3.6R Limited	2.5i Touring	3.6R Touring
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	flat 4	flat 4	flat 4	flat 6	flat 4	flat 6
Displacement	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	3.6 L	2.5 L	3.6 L
Horsepower	175 hp	175 hp	175 hp	256 hp	175 hp	256 hp
Torque	174 lb-ft	174 lb-ft	174 lb-ft	247 lb-ft	174 lb-ft	247 lb-ft
Transmission	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5	5	5	5
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5
Length	189.6 in	189.6 in	189.6 in	189.6 in	189.6 in	189.6 in
Width	72.4 in	72.4 in	72.4 in	72.4 in	72.4 in	72.4 in
Height	66.5 in	66.5 in	66.5 in	66.5 in	66.5 in	66.5 in
Wheelbase	108.1 in	108.1 in	108.1 in	108.1 in	108.1 in	108.1 in
Ground clearance	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	35.5 cu ft	35.5 cu ft	35.5 cu ft	35.5 cu ft	35.5 cu ft	35.5 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	73.3 cu ft	73.3 cu ft	73.3 cu ft	73.3 cu ft	73.3 cu ft	73.3 cu ft
Max towing	2,700 lbs	2,700 lbs	2,700 lbs	3,000 lbs	2,700 lbs	3,000 lbs
Fuel tank	18.5 gal	18.5 gal	18.5 gal	18.5 gal	18.5 gal	18.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	28	28	28	22	28	22
City MPG	25	25	25	20	25	20
Highway MPG	32	32	32	27	32	27