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2016 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2016 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

SUV · 256 hp · 22 mpg combined

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$33,395Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Outback is right for you?

Seven trims, $24,995 to $33,395. Tap one to open it.

$24,995−$8,4002.5i175 hp$25,295−$8,1002.5i PZEV175 hp$27,395−$6,0002.5i Premium175 hp$27,695−$5,7002.5i Premium PZEV175 hp$30,395−$3,0002.5i Limited175 hp$30,695−$2,7002.5i Limited PZEV175 hp$33,395This trim3.6R Limited256 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $2,700, from 2.5i Premium PZEV to 2.5i Limited.

The numbers.

One configuration: all-wheel drive, continuously variable automatic.

256hp3.6L six-cylinder
247lb-ftTorque
22mpgCombined · 20 city · 27 highway
AWDcontinuously variable-speed automatic
5Seats
35.5 cu ftCargo volume
3,814 lbsCurb weight
3,000 lbsMax towing

Paint and trim.

2 interiors

  • Warm Ivory Leather
  • Slate Black Leather

Both leather.

9 factory paints

  • Crystal Black Silica
  • Lapis Blue Pearl
  • Venetian Red Pearl
  • Crystal White Pearl
  • Wilderness Green Metallic
  • Twilight Blue Metallic
  • Carbide Gray Metallic
  • Ice Silver Metallic
  • Tungsten Metallic

8 of the 9 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

4 recall campaigns on file.

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

Overall5out of 5 stars
Frontal5out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2016 Outback.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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Other years of the Outback 3.6R Limited.

2017 Outback 3.6R Limited

$34,995$1,600 more10 colors · starting MSRP

2015 Outback 3.6R Limited

$32,995$400 less9 colors · starting MSRP

2018 Outback 3.6R Limited

$35,395$2,000 more10 colors · starting MSRP

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