Is the 2026 Subaru Outback a good car?
Yes.
6 of 7checks
- Price: 12% above cars like it.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $103 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 9.5 in, top 16% |
| Worth the money | No | 12% above predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Outback a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 39.5 in | Median 38.5 in | 167 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 40.5 in | Median 38.7 in | 168 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 34.6 cu ft | Median 25.2 cu ft | 176 | Yes |
Is the Outback a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $34,995 | Median $47,693 | 176 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 175 hp to 373 hp | 182 | Yes |
| Length | 191.7 in | Median 191.6 in | 178 | No |
| Turning circle | 36.5 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.9 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 179 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Outback a good commuter car?
Yes. $103 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $103
- Median of 179 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 31 mpg, top 23% of 139
Is the Outback a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.7 in clearance | 6.9 to 8.4 in clearance | 156 | No |
| Front headroom | 40.2 in | Median 39.9 in | 169 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 36.5 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Outback a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 9.5 in clearance. Top 16% of 173 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Wilderness AWD, 9.5 in
- Cohort
- 173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Outback worth the money?
No. Priced 12% above cars like it.
- Price, Premium AWD
- $34,995
- Predicted price
- $31,196
- Gap
- +$3,799 (+12%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 275 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Outback a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 1,087 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2026.
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