Skip to content
2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5 I, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 5

Paint 1 of 5

2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5 I

Sedan · 170 hp · 22 mpg combined

Sticker from
$20,495Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

Which Legacy is right for you?

Six trims, $20,495 to $33,995. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

Two configurations: all-wheel drive, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic.

170hp2.5L four-cylinder
170lb-ftTorque
22mpgCombined · 20 city · 27 highway
AWD5-speed manual / 4-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
11.4 cu ftCargo volume
3,245 lbsCurb weight
2,700 lbsMax towing

107 standard items.

Four groups, sized by how much is in each.

6 interiors

  • Taupe
  • Taupe
  • Off Black
  • Off Black
  • Off Black
  • Taupe

Premium leather or leather or cloth.

5 factory paints

  • Obsidian Black Pearl
  • Quartz Silver Metallic
  • Satin White Pearl
  • Newport Blue Pearl
  • Harvest Gold Metallic

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 2008 Legacy.

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

Sponsored · Insurance offers

What would this Legacy 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 Legacy 2.5 I.