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Is the 2023 Subaru Solterra a good car?

Yes.

4 of 6checks

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20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

Solterra +23%-49%+150%Price vs predicted
Price vs predicted, 157 SUVs (2023). Orange: this car.
Checks for the 2023 Subaru Solterra
CheckResultNumber
Family carNo1 of 4 parts
First carYes4 of 5 parts
CommuterYes$48 vs $111 a month
SeniorsYes2 of 3 parts
Off-roadYes8.3 in, top 37%
Worth the moneyNo23% above predicted
Good buyNot enough dataN/A

Is the Solterra a good family car?

No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.

Family car check, 2023 Subaru Solterra
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Seats5 seats5 or moreN/AYes
Rear legroom35.3 inMedian 38.3 in168No
Rear headroom38.0 inMedian 38.7 in169No
Cargo behind the last row23.8 cu ftMedian 24.7 cu ft174No

Is the Solterra a good first car?

Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.

First car check, 2023 Subaru Solterra
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Price$44,995Median $44,813180No
Horsepower215 hp169 hp to 355 hp180Yes
Length184.6 inMedian 188.4 in171Yes
Turning circle36.7 ftMedian 38.4 ft167Yes
Fuel cost per mile5.5 centsMedian 12.8 cents177Yes

Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.

Is the Solterra a good commuter car?

Yes. $48 a month to commute. Class median $111.

Miles a month
867
This car
$48
Median of 177 SUVs
$111

Is the Solterra a good car for seniors?

Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.

Seniors check, 2023 Subaru Solterra
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Step-in height8.3 in clearance, 65.0 in tall7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.4 to 69.1 in tall156Yes
Front headroom38.8 inMedian 39.9 in170No
Turning circle36.7 ftMedian 38.4 ft167Yes

Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.

Is the Solterra a good off-road vehicle?

Yes. 8.3 in clearance. Top 37% of 166 trucks and SUVs.

AWD or 4WD
Yes
Best trim for clearance
Premium AWD, 8.3 in
Cohort
166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims

Is the Solterra worth the money?

No. Priced 23% above cars like it.

Price, Premium AWD
$44,995
Predicted price
$36,725
Gap
+$8,270 (+23%)
Model error
15% median, 311 cars

Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 cars.

Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.

Is the Solterra a good buy?

Not enough data.

What this cannot tell you

No safety, reliability or insurance data.

Your prices, use and trim may differ.

How values are checked