2009 Subaru Outback Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$22,295 to $32,095

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by Erika B
Jan 20, 2025
Very clean and rode nicely. Didn’t feel or sound like it could really be a 16 year old vehicle! Jan 20, 2025
by Sean C
Jun 19, 2024
Limited has a few more bells and whistles. Good overall car. Love having the moonroof. Very spacious for a wagon. Jun 19, 2024
by Jeff M
May 27, 2024
Car runs great. I had no problems with it. Ride was smooth.May 27, 2024

2009 Subaru Outback Pricing

Original MSRP
$22,295 to $32,095
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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

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

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Panasonic premium brand · AM/FM radio · XM satellite radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 100 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.5 · Front brake width: 0.94 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.6 · Rear brake width: 0.39 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · Shift knob trim: aluminum and leather

Convenience Features

Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: rear seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 4.11

Exterior Features

Bumper underguard(s): front and rear · Mirror color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

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

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rails: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: cloth

Steering

Steering ratio: 16.5 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.2

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: aluminum

Wheels

Wheel covers: full · Wheel locks: spare only

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: auto-on in reverse

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

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

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Panasonic premium brand · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 440 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.5 · Front brake width: 0.94 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.6 · Rear brake width: 0.39 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: aluminum and leather

Convenience Features

Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo net · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 4.11 · Limited slip differential: rear

Exterior Features

Bumper underguard(s): front and rear · Mirror color: black · Mudguards: front · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

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

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: cloth

Steering

Steering ratio: 16.5 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.2

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Tires

Type: all season

Wheels

Wheel covers: full

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: auto-on in reverse

Air Conditioning

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

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Panasonic premium brand · AM/FM radio · XM satellite radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 440 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.5 · Front brake width: 0.94 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.6 · Rear brake width: 0.39 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: rear seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 4.44 · Limited slip differential: rear

Exterior Features

Bumper underguard(s): front and rear · Door handle color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

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

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Steering

Steering ratio: 16.5 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.2

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Tires

Type: all season

Wheels

Wheel covers: full

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: auto-on in reverse

Air Conditioning

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

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · XM satellite radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 440 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.5 · Front brake width: 0.94 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.6 · Rear brake width: 0.39 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Door sill trim: aluminum · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: rear seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 4.44 · Limited slip differential: rear

Exterior Features

Bumper underguard(s): front and rear · Door handle color: body-color · Mirror color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

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

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Front seat type: sport bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: perforated

Steering

Steering ratio: 16.5 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.2

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Tires

Type: all season

Wheels

Wheel covers: full

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: auto-on in reverse

Air Conditioning

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

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · XM satellite radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 440 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.5 · Front brake width: 0.94 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.6 · Rear brake width: 0.39 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Door sill trim: aluminum · Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.27 · Limited slip differential: rear

Exterior Features

Bumper underguard(s): front and rear · Door handle color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Mudguards: front · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

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

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: with wind deflector · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Steering

Steering ratio: 16.5 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.2

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Tires

Type: all season

Wheels

Wheel covers: full

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: auto-on in reverse