Skip to content
Check any VIN free
2006 Subaru Outback 3.0 R VDC Limited, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 2

Paint 1 of 2

Render shows the 2007 model

2006 Subaru Outback 3.0 R VDC Limited

Wagon · 250 hp · 20 mpg combined

Sticker from
$35,695Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

Own one? Yours has a number of its own.

Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking

Which Outback is right for you?

Eight trims, $24,795 to $35,695. Tap one to open it.

$24,795−$10,9002.5i175 hp$27,295−$8,4002.5i Special Edition175 hp$27,395−$8,3002.5i Limited175 hp$28,595−$7,1002.5 XT250 hp$28,995−$6,7003.0 R250 hp$30,995−$4,7002.5 XT Limited250 hp$31,295−$4,4003.0 R L.L.Bean Edition250 hp$35,695This trim3.0 R VDC Limited250 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $4,400, from 3.0 R L.L.Bean Edition to 3.0 R VDC Limited.

The numbers.

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

250hp3.0L six-cylinder
219lb-ftTorque
20mpgCombined · 17 city · 24 highway
AWD5-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
32.1 cu ftCargo volume
3,000 lbsMax towing

Paint and trim.

3 interiors

  • Taupe
  • Taupe
  • Taupe

Leather or cloth or premium leather.

5 factory paints

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

2 of the 5 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

7 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 2006 Outback.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Cover this Outback for longer.

These plans are vehicle service contracts from third-party providers.

See extended plan pricesLive prices for this car. They depend on its age and mileage.See prices

Sponsored · Insurance offers

What would this Outback cost to insure?

Advertiser disclosure: we may earn a commission when you get a quote or buy through links on this page. Rates depend on the driver, the car and the ZIP.

Other years of the Outback 3.0 R VDC Limited.

2007 Outback 2.5i Basic

$21,995$13,700 less4 colors · starting MSRP

2005 Outback 3.0 R VDC Limited

$33,645$2,050 less6 colors · starting MSRP

2008 Outback Base

$21,995$13,700 less5 colors · starting MSRP

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