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2005 Subaru Outback 3.0 R, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2005 Subaru Outback 3.0 R

Sedan · 250 hp · 20 mpg combined

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$31,245Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Outback is right for you?

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

$24,445−$6,8002.5i168 hp$27,245−$4,0002.5i Limited168 hp$28,245−$3,0002.5 XT250 hp$30,945−$3002.5 XT Limited250 hp$31,245This trim3.0 R250 hp$32,445+$1,2003.0 R L.L.Bean Edition250 hp$33,645+$2,4003.0 R VDC Limited250 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $2,800, from 2.5i to 2.5i Limited.

The numbers.

One configuration: all-wheel drive, 5-speed automatic.

250hp3.0L six-cylinder
219lb-ftTorque
20mpgCombined · 17 city · 23 highway
AWD5-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
11.4 cu ftCargo volume
3,545 lbsCurb weight
3,000 lbsMax towing

Paint and trim.

1 interior

  • Taupe

6 factory paints

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

Safety and recalls

9 recall campaigns on file.

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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

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Other years of the Outback 3.0 R.

2006 Outback 3.0 R

$28,995$2,250 less5 colors · starting MSRP

2004 Outback Base

$23,470$7,775 less6 colors · starting MSRP

2007 Outback 2.5i Basic

$21,995$9,250 less4 colors · starting MSRP

Pictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.