2004 Subaru Outback Review

　　

zzdcar' Expert Review

by the zzdcar Experts

　　

What’s new

　　Subaru commemorates 35 years of selling cars in the U.S. by offering a 35th anniversary special edition of the Outback H6-3.0 wagon, though this amounts to little more than a new alloy wheel design and a fender-mounted badge. Red Burl interior trim is new for the Outback this year, and six-cylinder models get restyled 16-inch wheels. L.L. Bean and Limited models get a new brown leather covering on the shifter handle, brake handle and steering wheel.

　　

zzdcar says

　　A versatile alternative to mainstream wagons and crossover SUVs.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Subaru Outback AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$175/mo  for Outback Base

　　Outback Base

　　AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M) - $23,470 MSRPAWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A) (Most Popular) - $24,270 MSRPLimited AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A) - $26,720 MSRPLimited AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M) - $27,020 MSRPLimited AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A) - $27,820 MSRPH6-3.0 35th Anniversary Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A) - $27,220 MSRPH6-3.0 AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A) - $28,920 MSRPH6-3.0 L.L. Bean Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A) - $30,420 MSRPH6-3.0 VDC AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A) - $31,120 MSRPH6-3.0 VDC AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A) - $32,620 MSRP

　　vs

　　$164/mo

　　Avg. Midsize Car

　　

2004 Outback Highlights

Type: SedanWagonWagon

　　Trim: BaseLimitedH6-3.0 35th Anniversary EditionH6-3.0 L.L. Bean EditionH6-3.0 VDCBase

　　

Base MSRP	$23,470
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	21 MPG
Cost to Drive	$175/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	34.3 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles