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2005 Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 2

Paint 1 of 2

Render shows the 2007 model

2005 Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Wagon · 250 hp · 19 mpg combined

Sticker from
$30,945Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

Which Outback is right for you?

Seven trims, $24,445 to $33,645. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

Two configurations: all-wheel drive, 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic.

250hp2.5L four-cylinder turbo
250lb-ftTorque
19mpgCombined · 17 city · 23 highway
AWD5-speed manual / 5-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
33.5 cu ftCargo volume
3,500–3,565 lbsCurb weight
2,700 lbsMax towing

107 standard items.

Four groups, sized by how much is in each.

3 interiors

  • Off Black
  • Taupe
  • Black

6 factory paints

  • Champagne Gold Opal
  • Garnet Red Pearl
  • Satin White Pearl/Granite Gray Opal
  • Atlantic Blue Pearl/Granite Gray Opal
  • Brilliant Silver Metallic/Granite Gray Opal
  • Obsidian Black Pearl

2 of the 6 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

9 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall—Not rated
Frontal—Not rated
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2005 Outback.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Sold1 yr2 yr3 yr4 yr5 yr
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