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..ON THIS PAGE..  what's an Outback I New for 05 I the models I Prices I maintenance, warranty dimensions I safety I specifications & mechanicals I standard features I options  I  colors  I  speed test Other pages: photos pages #1 - #2  I 2005 Legacy 2.5i, GT I 2006 Outback  I 2004 Outback  I is the Outback a truck?  Legacy and Outback comparison, side-by-side  I Compare 05 Outback to other wagons, **** Please read- this unofficial independent Subaru research site by Joe Spitz is designed to help you learn about Subarus. It is not sponsored, authorized,  supported or approved of by Subaru or any dealer and is not connected to, or affiliated with, any dealer. Always contact your local dealer. Inspect any car prior to purchasing. Information always subject to change, correction. ***** Updates 2/2006 Note: Tribeca and Outback owners with TPMS tire pressure monitoring. The Monitor light may illuminate due to change of outside temperature, with cold weather causing a decrease in tire pressure causing the warning light to go on. This is normal and tire pressure should be checked and corrected seasonally 4/2005 price increase on cars arriving at dealers starting in May 2005 3/05 A Car testing magazine says Subaru best with fewer repairs per new car; Outback a  suggested buy 1/05 Outback VDC recommended by Cartalk's Click & Clack, Seattle P.I. 1/14/05 12/04 Car testing magazine Dec 04 issue says the Outback is a suggested buy. 10/04 New options: auto dimming mirror/ compass and homelink (see photo); pop-up armrest 8/27/04 August 27 Outback gets a 5 Star rating 8/25/04- early brochures corrected re. power passenger seat on base XT (not available), wood trim by center console with taupe interior, brushed silver trim is with grey interior. 8/16/04- price increase on cars delivered to dealers 9/05 (see prices below) Tip jazzyengineering.com for aftermarket stereo aux ipod input jacks Outback 2.5i - Atlantic blue optional center pop-up armrest, available October '04 all text, formatting, photos © J. Spitz;  unauthorized copying prohibited you are here: http://www.cars101.com/subaru/outback/outback2005.html   v 7.30.09

The Legacy is a line of cars with 2 models: Legacy and Outback sharing the  same body (wagon or sedan).
There are many versions of the Legacy and Outback.
To be technically correct, the Legacys should be a Legacy Legacy and the Outback should be called the Legacy Outback....

Legacy is the basic model, starting with the Legacy 2.5i model, upgrading to the 2.5i Limited.
The Legacy GT is the 250hp performance model, upgrading to the GT Limited.

Outback is the rugged road model.
It starts out with the Outback 2.5i and has more features than the Legacy 2.5i.
The Outback 2.5i upgrades to the Outback 2.5i Limited.
The Outback XT (or XT Limited) is the 250hp performance version of the Outback, comparable to Legacy GT.
The 3.0R H6 LL Bean wagon and VDC wagon and sedan are out top of the line models and they have the 250hp 3.0L 6 cylinder.
 

What's New for 05 Price increases effective on cars delivered to dealer starting 9/04 and again 5/05 This is the 4th generation Legacy. 3rd was 2000-04, 2nd 1995-99, 1st was 1990-94. gone 4cylinder Outback Sedan; gone H6 Outback Sedan;  gone H6 wagon;  gone OnStar (was on LL Bean, VDC); Gone Weatherband stereo New Destination charge now $575 (was $550)  New Advertising fee: certain regions of the US may already have a new $275 Advertising Fee added to dealer invoice costs. This is a real charge on the dealer's invoice and is expected to be national by year end (sorry).  New: Yes, the 05 Outback is classed as a light truck for CAFE fuel economy reasons. 'Cafe' stands Corporate Average Fuel Economy. This doesn't affect safety, economy or mean the car will tip over or be unsafe like a SUV. Many other vehicles are classed this way including Honda CRV, Dodge minivan, Toyota Rav4, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Honda Odyssey, Honda Element, Cadillac ESV, Chrysler Pacifica etc etc. Here is the official statement from Subaru. New name Outback 2.5i & Outback 2.5i Limited replace Outback and Outback Limited New name Outback 3.0R sedan and wagon replaces VDC but might still be unofficially called the VDC. Note: the only badging is  3.0R (no VDC anywhere in it) New models  turbo-charged Outback XT & XT Limited   New: Engine: 2.5L turbo with 250hp New: Engine 3.0L H6 now with 250hp New: Transmission  5spd Automatic SportShift transmission on certain models New: Transmission re-inforced 5 speed manual New: four-stage heated front seats on all models New: 8way power driver's seat with lots of height adjustment and power recline New: 4way power passenger seat and lumbar support on upper end models. New: Full side-curtain airbags, front and rear! New: intelligent dual-stage deployment front air bags. New: Dual pane glass sunroof opens completely, it's huge, see photo (single pane on 3.0R sedan) New: Re-designed dashboard, center console, headlamps, seats, alloy wheels... New: Trip computer with outside temp gauge (warns at freezing), instant and average fuel economy, elapsed time etc. Re-sets with trip odometer. New: Ground clearance increased to 8.4-8.7" depending on model (dimensions) New: Turn Signals integrated into the outside mirrors on certain models New: Dual Zone automatic climate control system on certain models. New:Immobilizer key  on XT, LL Bean, VDC wagon, 3.0R sedan. Car won't start without it New:Tire Pressure monitoring on certain models. Don't get caught with a flat New  Increased angle of approach, departure, ramp breakover for improved rough road driving New  1.75 longer body longer New  1" longer wheelbase New  1" wider track New  Engine/transmission lowered for better stability 3.0R sedan  and much more...  be sure to check my photo page My Impressions (if anyone cares)  September 2004: trip on the Oregon Coast, with a variety of steady highway and then coast road speed-up/slow-down driving, averaged 27mpg in a 2.5i automatic. Good: the ride is quiet and very solid and is should comfortable for road trips, The dashboards controls are nicely laid out and I really like the colors at night.. off white letters, red needles, soft red highlights. The new body has a few more angles and I've always liked that.  From the front the headlights have an slightly aggressive look. The large sunroof is great! Not quite a convertible, but close... a bit noisy with the roofrack cross bars but that's expected. All the airbags (front, side, side curtain) are a lifesaver and that's a good thing. A kot of airbags at this price. Good Height adjustment on the power seat  and the power recline feature is important for fine-tuning that all-important seat back. Buttons turn smoothly and positively, like fan, stereo, lights etc Stereo sounds good especially in the Limited with optional subwoofer! Bass, mid range and treble adjustments are standard. Brake pedals a bit firmer but Subaru brakes have always worked well even if they feel soft. They could still feel firmer. The rear seat now folds flat without flipping the seat cushion forward which is much easier. It's about time. The rear wiper turns on when transmission in reverse (interval setting). Nice thoughtful touch. Bad (so I'm picky): no key in tailgate means getting into the rear cargo area if the car battery is dead and doors are locked is very hard and involves physically climbing into the back to open the rear gate! Who approved this idea? It ought to be fixed. Contact Subaru to voice your concern - 800 SUBARU-3 Key and keyless remote are both big and clunky and should be combined. These cars need clearer model names and badging. I hope Subaru isn't planning on doing away with names and going to all 'numbers' only.  So the Legacy and Legacy Outback model confusion continues for yet another year Immobilizer key an excellent idea, just expensive to replace Idle thoughts: we need a real rugged road model- unpainted bumpers, bigger tires, vinyl washable floor/seats etc comments? top

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2005 OUTBACK PRICES NOTES  Price increases: small increase on cars delivered to dealers in May 2005. On cars delivered to dealers in Sept. 2004 Alaska residents add +$150 to destination, to $725 NEW:certain regions of the US already have a separate $275 advertising fee listed on the invoice that is charged to the dealer and is going to be national by year end according to SoA. This is fee is NOT included here and you would want to to add it to the invoice for correct invoice calculations.  Yes it's a real charge that will be passed along. Sorry... CA, CT, NH, NY, MA, MS, RI, VT residents. You have California Spec Ultra/Partial Zero Emission Vehicles. Use Ca spec pricing on the 4cylinder Outback 2.5i and 2.5i Limited. Other states use Federal (Fed) prices  The XT Limited has 2 model codes depending on the interior color
2005 Outback prices	code	2005 Invoice base + $575 dest = total invoice  check your dealer for regional advertising	2005 MSRP base + $575 dest = total MSRP, List price
Outback 2.5i manual transmission be sure to check if you're Ca or Fed spec above	5DA	Fed: $22,093 + $575 = $22,668 Ca: $22,305 + $575 = $22,879 effective 9/2004 Fed: $22,409 + $575 = $22,984 Ca: $22,620 + $575 = $23,195 effective May 2005  Fed $22,567 +$575= $23,142 Ca: $22,778 + $575= $23,353	Fed: $23,995 + $575 = $24,570 Ca: $24,195 + $575 = $24,770 effective 9/2004 Fed: $24,295 + $575 = $24,870 Ca: $24,495 + $575 = $25,070 effective May 2005  Fed: $24,445 +$575= $25,020 Ca: $24,645 +$575= $25,220
Outback 2.5i automatic trans be sure to check if you're Ca or Fed spec above	5DB	Fed: $23,044 + $575 = $23,570 Ca: $23,215 + $575 = $23,790 effective 9/2004 Fed: $23,321 + $575 =$23,896 Ca: $23,532 + $575 = $24,107 effective May 2005  Fed: $23M479 +$575= $24,054 Ca: $23,690 + $575= $24,265	Fed: $23,995 + $575 = $25,570 Ca: $25,195 + $575 = $25,770 effective  9/2004 Fed: $25,295 + $575 = $25,870  Ca: $25,495 + $575 = $26,070 effective May 2005  Fed: $25,445 +$575= $26,020 Ca: $25,645 +$575= $26,220
Outback 2.5i Limited manual transmission be sure to check if you're Ca or Fed spec above	5DC	Fed: $24,823 + $575 = 25,398 Ca: $25,034 + $575 = $25,609 effective 9/2004 Fed: $24,929 + $575 =$25,504 Ca: $25,140 + $575 = $25,715 effective May 2005  Fed: $25,087 +$575= $25,662 Ca: $25,298 +$575= $25,873	Fed: $26,995 + $575 = 27,570 Ca: $27,195 + $575 = $27,770 effective 9/2004 Fed: $27,095 + $575 = $27,670 Ca: $27,295 + $575 = $27,870 effective May 2005 Fed: $27,245 +$575= $27,820 Ca: $27,445 +$575= $28,020
Outback 2.5i Limited automatic trans be sure to check if you're Ca or Fed spec above	5DD	Fed: $25,734 + $575 = $26,309 Ca: $25,945 + $575 = $26,520 effective 9/2004 Fed: $25,841 + $575 = $26,416 Ca: $26,052 + $575 =$26,627 effective May 2005 Fed: $25,999 +$575= $26,574 Ca: $26,210 +$575= $26,785	Fed: 27,995 +575 = 28,570 Ca: $28,195 +$575 = $28,770 effective 9/2004 Fed: $28,095 + $575 = $28,670 Ca: $28,295 + $575 = $28,870 effective May 2005  Fed: $28,245 +$575= $28,820 Ca: $28,445 +$575= $29,020
Outback 2.5 XT manual trans	5DE	$25,733 + $575 = $26,308  effective 9/2004 $25,839 + $575 =$26,414 effective May 2005 $25,997 +$575= $26,572	$27,995 + $575 = $28,570 effective 9/2004 $28,095 + $575 = $28,670 effective May 2005 $28,245 +$575= $28,820
Outback XT automatic trans	5DF	$26,807 + $575 = $27,402 effective 9/2004 $26,933 + $575 =$27,508 effective May 2005 $27,091 +$575= $27,666	$29,195 + $575 = $29,770 effective 9/2004 $29,295 + $575 = $29,870 effective  May 2005 $29,445 +$575= $30,020
Outback XT Limited manual trans model code depends on interior color	5DG 5DH	$28,191 + $575 = $28,766  effective 9/2004 $28,296 + $575 =$28,871 effective May 2005 $28,454 +$575= $29,029	$30,895 + $575 = $31,270 effective 9/2004 $30,795 + $575 = $31,370 effective May 2005 $30,945 +$575= $31,520
Outback XT Limited automatic trans model code depends on interior color	5DI 5DJ	$29,285 + $575 = $29,860 effective 9/2004 $29,390 + $575 =$29,965 effective May 2005 $29,548 +$575= $30,123	$31,895 + $575 = $32,470 effective 9/2004 $31,995 + $575 = $32,570 effective May 2005 $ 32,145 +$575= $32,720
Outback 3.0R LL Bean (automatic)	5DK	$29,556 +$575 = $30,131  effective 9/2004 $29,662 + $575 = $30,237 effective May 2005 $29,820 +$575= $30,395	$32,195 + $575 = $32,770 effective 9/2004 $32,295 + $575 = $32,870 effective May 2005 $32,445 +$575= $33,020
Outback 3.0R VDC  (automatic)	5DL	$30,648 + $575 = $31,223 effective 9/2004 $30,754 + $575 =$31,329 effective May 2005 $30,912 +$575= $31,487	$33,395 + $575 = $33,970 effective 9/2004 $33,495 + $575 = $34,070 effective May 2005 $33,645 +$575= $34,220
Outback 3.0R sedan (automatic)	5CA	$28,464 + $575 = $31,223 effective 9/2004 $28,569 + $575 =$29,144 effective May 2005 $28,727 +$575= $29,302	$30,995 + $575 = $31,570 effective 9/2004 $31,095 + $575 = $31,670 effective May 2005 $31,245 +$575= $31,820
end 2005 Outback prices	code	invoice + $575 destination= total be sure to add for regional advertising	base MSRP + $575 dest= total MSRP

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Maintenance,

Maintenance Break-in period: vary speed for 1000 miles 1st oil change 3months/3,000 miles. 3,750 oil change interval or 7,500 interval under easy driving conditions 7,500 miles or so: rotate tires 15,000 miles: check hoses, belts, brakes etc every 30,000 miles: 4 cylinder: replace spark plugs, all fluids, filters etc every 30,000 miles 4cylinder turbo & H6: replace all fluids, filters every 60,000 4 cylinder turbo and H6: replace spark plugs, all fluids, filters 105,000 miles: timing belt except on 6 cyl which has a timing chain

Warranties Bumper-to-bumper: 3year/36000 miles Includes: Roadside assistance: lock-out, flats, out of gas etc. Call 800-261-2155 Certain adjustments Does not cover wear or damage due to abuse etc Powertrain: 5 year/ 60,000 miles: Covers internally lubricated parts, engine and drivetrain. Corrosion: 5 year/100,000 miles

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dimensions,

2005 Outback Dimensions
05 Wagon, hand measurements A: 39" wide lower gate opening B: 43" wide mid-gate opening C: 48" wide top of wheel wells D: 42.25" wide between wheel wells E: 33.50 " height opening at gate F: 29-31" interior height depending on where you measure G: 43" length with seat folded up H: 73" length with seat folded flat     top				Wagon's storage bin above spare tire (hand measured) A: 24" wide B: 24.25" long C: 3.75" deep wagon spare tire compartment with temporary tire
feature/model	Outback 2.5i	Outback 2.5i Limited	Outback XT Turbo	Outback XT Limited turbo	3.0R LLBean	3.0R VDC	3.0R Sedan
Dimensions	Wheelbase:  105.1" (up from 104.3 for 00-04 model) Overall Length:  188.7" (up from 187.4 for 00-04 model) Width:  69.7, 78.4 including mirrors Height:  63.2 including  roof rails and cross bars Headroom front/rear: 40.5/39.1" Headroom front/rear with sunroof: 38.7/37.1" Seat height from ground, driver's (hand measured and not exact) app 22-24" Legroom front/rear: 44.1/33.9 EPA Interior volume 97.4cf EPA Cargo volume 33.5cf EPA Cargo volume with sunroof  32.1cf  EPA Cargo volume with seats flat and sunroof  61.7cf EPA cargo volume with seats flat and NO sunroof  66.2cf Track:  front/rear 58.9/58.7						Wheelbase:  105.1 Overall Length:  186.2 Width:  69.7 Height: 59.1 Headroom front/rear: 37.5/36.5  Legroom front/rear: 44.1/33.9 EPA Interior volume 93.1cf EPA Cargo volume 11.4 Track:  front/rear 58.9/58.7
Turning circle	35.4ft
Ground Clearance	8.4	8.4	8.7	8.7	8.4	8.4	8.4
Angle of approach	18.7"	18.7"	18.3"	18.3"	18.3"	18.3"	18.3"
Breakover angle	19.7"	19.7"	19.7"	19.7"	19.7"	19.7"	19.7"
Angle of departure	22.0"	22.0"	22.0"	22.0"	22.0"	22.0"	20.0"
model reminder	2.5i	2.5i Limited	XT Turbo	XT Turbo Limited	3.0R LL Bean	3.0R VDC	3.0R Sedan

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safety,

2005 OUTBACK SAFETY
feature	Outback 2.5i	2.5i Limited	XT turbo	XT Limited turbo	3.0R LL Bean	3.0R VDC	3.0R sedan
Tire Pressure Monitor	na	na	na	na	S	S	S
Turn Signals in the outside mirrors	na	na	S	S	S	S	S
Panic Alarm	Standard using the remote key fob
Seatbelts	5 passenger, all with full shoulder harness and lap belts with Height adjustable shoulder harness anchor points  (except center rear)
Child Seat	LATCH system (lower anchor and tether for children)
Front Airbags	Standard dual front airbags with Dual Stage Deployment. Dual Stage means: Driver: detects distance of driver from steering wheel Passenger seat: detects weight and will turn off airbag if passenger is under 75#. This status is displayed by the trip computer
Side Airbags	Standard front Side Airbags
Side Curtain airbags	Standard front and rear side Curtain Airbags
Headrests	5 headrests
Crumple Zones	Front and rear
5mph Impact Bumpers	Front and rear
Re-inforcments	Ring-Shaped reinforcement safety structure dual front, single rear, all tied into a full perimeter protection system
Brakes	4 wheel, 4 channel anti-lock power disc brakes
DayTime Running lights	Standard, with auto-off headlights
Childproof rear door locks	Standard
model reminder	Outback 2.5i	2.5i Limited	Outback XT	XT Limited	3.0R LL Bean	3.0R VDC	3.0R Sedan

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mechanicals,

2005 OUTBACK MECHANICALS
feature	Outback 2.5i	Outback 2.5i Limited	Outback XT turbo	Outback XT Limited turbo	Outback 3.0R LL Bean	Outback 3.0R VDC	Outback 3.0R sedan
Engine	4 cylinder 2.5L DOHC Boxer design 16 valve, Aluminum block and head Aluminum intake manifold Cast iron cylinder liners 5 main bearings Sequential multi-port injection Distributorless ignition Platinum spark plugs Compression 10.0:1 Idle speed: manual 5spd 650rpm Idle speed: auto 4spd 700rpm		4 cylinder 2.5L DOHC Turbocharged, Intercooled Boxer design 16 valve, Aluminum block and heads,  AVCS active variable valve control system Composite resin intake manifold Cast iron cylinder liners 5 main bearings Semi-closed design Iridium spark plugs Compression: 8.2:1 Maximum Boost: 13.5psi Idle speed: 750rpm		6 cylinder, 3.0L DOHC Boxer design 24 valve Aluminum block and heads Composite resin intake manifold AVCS active variable valve control system AVLS active valve lift system Sequential fuel injection Direct electronic distributorless ignition Compression 10.7:1 Idle speed: 650rpm
Horsepower, Fed spec	168@5000 rpm torque 166ftlb@4000rpm		250@6000rpm, torque 250@3600rpm		250@6000rpm, torque 219@4200rpm
Horsepower, Ca spec PZEV 4cylinder for sale in CA, CT, NH, NY, MA, MS, RI, VT only	California Spec PZEV (partial zero emission veh) 163hp@6000rpm		na		na
Transmission	5spd manual with OD Optional 4spd Automatic electronic SportShift		5spd manual with OD, reinforced dual mass flywheel Optional 5spd automatic electronic SportShift with steering wheel controls		Automatic 5 spd electronic SportShift
All Wheel Drive system  manual transmission	symmetrical all wheel drive with  viscous coupling 50/50 power split,  Limited Slip rear axle		symmetrical all wheel drive with viscous coupling 50/50 power split and limited slip rear axle		na
All Wheel Drive system automatic transmission	the optional automatic is electronically controlled, constantly varying, front bias with Limited Slip rear axle		the optional automatic is:  VTD (Variable Torque Distribution)  45/55 front/rear power split with Limited Slip rear axle. Steering Wheel SportShift has gear shift control on XT only (not on LLBean, VDC, 3.0R)		VTD (see XT) 45/55 front/rear power w/ Limited Slip rear axle	VTD (see XT)  PLUS VDC (vehicle dynamic control) 4 wheel traction control and stability system	VTD (see XT) with Limited Slip rear axle
Gear ratios	Manual 5spd 1- 3.454 2- 2.062 3- 1.448 4- 1.088 5- 0.871 final 4.111	Automatic 4spd 1- 2.785 2- 1.545 3-1.000 4-0.694 final 4.444	Manual 5spd 1- 3.166 2- 1.882 3- 1.296 4- 0.972 5- 0.738 final 4.444	Automatic 5spd 1- 3.540 2- 2.264 3- 1.471 4- 1.000 5- 0.834 final 3.583	Automatic 5spd 1- 3.540 2- 2.264 3- 1.471 4- 1.000 5- 0.834 final 3.583
model reminder	Outback 2.5i	2.5i Limited	XT	XT Limited	LL Bean	VDC	3.0R sedan
Fuel type Fuel economy city/highway Fuel capacity: 16.9 US gal. Low fuel light comes on with appr 2.5 gals left	Regular unleaded Economy manual trans: 23/28 Economy automatic trans: 22/28		Premium Unlead 91 Octane Economy: manual trans 19/25 Economy automatic 5spd: 19/24		Premium Unleaded 91 Octane Economy: automatic 5spd trans: 19/25
Steering	Power rack & pinion with engine speed sensing variable assist Turning circle of the car: 35.4ft Turns, lock-to-lock 3.2
Brakes	4 wheel disc, 4 channel anti-lock, low wear indicator front: 11.5 x.94 ventilated twin caliper piston rear: 10.6 x .39 solid disc, single caliper piston		4 wheel disc, 4 channel anti-lock, low wear indicator front: 11.5 x 1.18 ventilated disc, twin caliper piston rear: 10.6 solid disc, single caliper piston		4 wheel disc, 4 channel anti-lock front: 11.5 x.94 ventialted twin caliper piston rear: 10.6 x .39 solid disc, single caliper piston low wear indicator
Curb weight manual/automatic, US pounds	3310/3355	3365/3410	3415/3480	3500/3565	3600	3630	3545
Wheels, aluminum alloy	Silver 16x6" 6 spoke offset 48 (1.89)		Silver 17x7" 5 spoke offset 48 (1.89)		Gray 17x7" 5 spoke, offset 48 (1.89)	Silver 17x7" 5 spoke offset 48 (1.89)
Tires	225/60 R16 97H all season		225/55 R17 95V high performance all season
Towing capacity, increased for 2005 models.  Trailer brakes suggested for over 1300lbs	2700#	2700#	2700#	2700#	3000#	3000#	3000#
Headlights, auto-off with ignition	4beam	4 beam	4 beam	4 beam	4beam	4 beam	4 beam
Fog Lights	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
model	Outback 2.5i	Outback 2.5i Limited	Outback XT	Outback XT Limited	Outback LL Bean	Outback VDC	Outback Sedan

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STANDARD FEATURES 2005 Outback
model	Outback 2.5i	2.5i Limited	XT	XT Limited	LL Bean	VDC	3.0R sedan
Power driver seat, 8 way with lumbar support	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Power Passenger seat, 4 way with lumbar support	na	na	na	S	S	S	S
Leather seating surfaces	na	S	na	S perforated	S perforated, 2 tone	S	S
Sunroof: large dual pane glass with wind-block, auto open-close, with sunshade	na	S	na	S	S	S	S single pane
Climate Control, automatic, digital, with Dual Zones, 6 speed fan	na has standard knobs,  4spd fan	S	S	S	S	S	S
Turn Signals in the outside mirrors, body-colored (fold in)	na	na	S	S	S	S	S
Body colored Door handles, mirrors	na	S	S	S	S	S	S
Woodgrain accents with taupe interior,  Brushed silver accents with grey interior	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Trip Computer: Instant and average fuel economy, elapsed time, DTE,  ouside temp..  Resets w/ trip odometer	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Rear Cargo plug (wagon) inside left storage	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Rear cargo tray color matches interior	S	S	S	S	S	S	na
Steering wheel	vinyl wrapped	Black leather wrapped	Black leather Momo designed, with SportShift transmission shift controls		Mahogany wood, black leather Momo designed with audio controls	Mahogany wood, black leather Momo designed with audio controls	Mahogany wood, black leather Momo designed  with audio controls
Homelink accepts 3 codes for opening garage, interior or exterior lighting etc	na 0 with rear view mirror/compass/homelink available starting 10/04					S	na 0 mirror/homelink
Immobilizer key	na	na	S	S	S	S	S
model Outback	Outback 2.5i	2.5i Limited	XT	XT Limited	Outback 3.0R LL Bean	Outback 3.0R VDC	Outback 3.0R sedan
Stereo systems (Panasonic)	single R/RW CD, 120 watt, am/fm, 6 speakers.  Bass, treble, mid range Adj	6 disc R/RW CD-changer, 120 watt, am/fm 6 speakers Bass, treble, mid range adjustments	6 disc R/RW CD changer 120 watt, am/fm 6 speakers, Bass, treble, mid range adjustments		6 disc CD changer (R/RW), 120 watt, am/fm 6 speakers,  Bass, treble, mid range adjustments, steering wheel controls	Premium 6 disc R/RW CD changer, MP3,  (MP3 on VDC only) 7speakers, 120 watt, am/fm, 6 Upgraded speakers, rear subwoofer speaker, Bass, treble, mid range adjustments, steering wheel controls	6 disc R/RW CD changer, 120 watt am/fm, 6 spkrs, Bass, treble, mid range adjustments, steering wheel controls
Fold down rear seats	S on wagon Trunk armrest pass-through on sedan		S on wagon, Trunk armrest pass-through on sedan		S on wagon Trunk armrest pass-through on sedan
Rear seat armrest	na	na	S sedan	S sedan	S	S	S
Rear Spoiler	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Aluminum sill plate cover	gate	gate	front & rear doors, gate	front & rear doors, gate	front & rear doors, gate	front & rear doors, gate	front & rear doors, gate
Front Bumper underguard	na	na	na	na	S	S	S
Overhead map lights	na	S	na	S	S	S	S
Overhead map lights and 2 sunglass holders	S	na with sunroof	S	na with sunroof	na with sunroof	na with sunroof	na with sunroof
OUTBACK	2.5i	2.5i Limited	XT	XT Limited	3.0R LL Bean	3.0R VDC wagon	3.0R sedan

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options

OPTIONS 2005 Outback NOTE: Prices are factory or port installed options. Dealer installed prices may be higher due to parts and labor expense.  Please contact your local dealer. subject to change, correction and etc
packaged options	Outback 2.5i	2.5i Limited	XT	XT Limited	LL Bean	VDC	3.0R sedan
Popular Equipment Group 1 Auto Dimming Mirror/Compass and Security System Perimeter Alarm upgrade (shock sensor) $281 ($183)	0	0	0	0	na mirror std see below	0	0
Popular Equipment Group 3 (available 10/04). Auto Dimming Mirror/Compass plus Homelink, and Security System Perimeter Alarm upgrade (shock sensor) $356 ($232)	0	0	0	0	na mirror std see below	na Homelink std	0
Popular Equipment Group 4 (available 10/04). Auto Dimming Mirror/Compass with Homelink Upgrade, and Security System Perimeter Alarm upgrade (shock sensor) $173 ($113)	na	na	na	na	0	na Homelink std	na
Popular Equip Group 2. Center pop-up armrest, rear cargo net $204 ($132) (armrest available 10/04)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Cargo Area Convenience Group Cargo Nets: Rear, Seatback, left & right Side, Cargo Area Spotlight  $220  ($128)	0	0	0	0	0	0	na
Outdoor Recreation Group 1 Heavy Duty roof cargo basket Fork mounted Bike attachent with front wheel holder $525  ($316)	0	0	0	0	0	0	na
Bike Carrier Group: Round HD cross bars, fork mounted bike attachment $498 ($293)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
individual options plus performance options, rack accessories	Outback 2.5i	Outback 2.5i Limited	Outback XT	Outback XT Limited	Outback 3.0R  LL Bean	Outback 3.0R VDC	Outback 3.0R Sedan
Security System Perimeter Alarm  shock sensor $98 ($64)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Auto Dimming Mirror/Compass  $183 ($119)	0	0	0	0	S	0	0
Auto Dimming Mirror/Compass plus Homelink  (avail 10/04) $258 ($168);  LL Bean model upgrade $75 ($49)	0	0	0	0	0  upgrade	na  Homelink std	0
Armrest, center, pop-up  $159 ($103) (avail 10/04)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Stereo Subwoofer/Amplifier  $273 ($178)	0	0	0	0	0	S	0
Front Hood Deflector  $85 ($45)  not installed	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Front Bumper Guard $136 ($89)	0	0	0	0	S	S	S
Rubber Floor mats $55  ($33)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Wheel locks  $41 ($27)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Cargo Area Spotlight $65 ($26), a handheld light uses front, console, cargo power outlet	0	0	0	0	0	0	na
Cargo net, rear $45  ($29)	0	0	0	0	0	0	na
Cargo nets, rear sides (2) $68 ($45)	0	0	0	0	0	0	na
Cargo net, rear seatback $42 ($28)	0	0	0	0	0	0	na
Trailer Hitch  $340  ($221)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Rear Spoiler- sedan only $380 ($285). standard on wagons	na	na	na	na	na	na	0
Roof Rack HD Cross Bar set- round $179 ($111)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Roof Rack Ski Attachment 6 pair $140  ($82)	0	0	0	0	0	0	na
Roof Rack HD Cargo basket $335 ($208)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Roof Rack Bike Attachment, Fork mounted. 1 bike $115 ($91); 2 bikes $310 ($182).  Requires HD cross bars	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Performance Short Throw STi Shifter $357 ($232). manual trans only	0	0	0	0	na	na	na
Performance Shift Knob, Momo brand for Manual trans $99  ($64)	0	0	0	0	na	na	na
Performance Shift Knob, Momo brand for Automatic transmission  $112 ($73)	na	na	0	0	0	0	0
Performance STi Strut Tower Brace, aluminum, dealer part only not factory installed or shipped #ST2050021000	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Performance  Rear Differential Protector, dealer part only. not factory installed or shipped. late availability	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
model	Outback 2.5i	Outback 2.5i Limited	Outback XT	Outback XT Limited	Outback 3.0R LL Bean	Outback 3.0R VDC	Outback 3.0R sedan

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colors,

COLORS All Taupe interior has wood trim by the center console All Grey interior has the brushed silver trim by the center console
color	Outback 2.5i	Outback 2.5i Limited	Outback XT	Outback XT Limited	Outback LL Bean	Outback VDC	Outback sedan
Champaign Gold Opal	taupe cloth	taupe leather	gray tweed cloth	charcoal or taupe perforated leather	Perforated 2tone Dark Taupe leather, Taupe leather bolsters	Taupe Leather	na
Garnet Red Pearl	na	na	gray tweed cloth	charcoal or taupe perforated leather	na	Taupe Leather	taupe leather
Obsidian Black Pearl	gray cloth	gray leather	gray tweed cloth	charcoal or taupe perforated leather	Perforated 2tone Dark Taupe leather, Taupe leather bolsters	Taupe Leather	taupe leather
Atlantic Blue Pearl with Granite Gray Opal accent	gray cloth	gray leather	gray tweed cloth	charcoal perforated leather	Perforated 2tone Dark Taupe leather, Taupe leather bolsters	Taupe Leather	na
Brilliant Silver metallic with Granite gray Opal accent	gray cloth	gray leather	gray tweed cloth	charcoal perforated leather	Perforated 2tone Dark Taupe leather, Taupe leather bolsters	Taupe Leather	na
Champaign Gold Opal with Granite Gray Opal accent	taupe cloth	taupe leather	na	na	Perforated 2tone Dark Taupe leather, Taupe leather bolsters	na	na
Satin White Pearl with Granite Gray Opal accent	taupe cloth	taupe leather	gray tweed cloth	charcoal or taupe perforated leather	Perforated 2tone Dark Taupe leather, Taupe leather bolsters	Taupe Leather	na
Willow Green Opal (light green) with Moss Green Metallic accent	taupe cloth	taupe leather	na	na	Perforated 2tone Dark Taupe leather, Taupe leather bolsters	na	na though I have seen one so a few were made
Atlantic Blue Pearl	na	na	na	na	na	na	taupe leather
Brilliant Silver Metallic	na	na	na	na	na	na	taupe leather
Satin White Pearl	na	na	na	na	na	na	taupe leather
model reminder	Outback 2.5i	Outback 2.5i Limited	Outback XT	Outback XT Limited	Outback 3.0R LL Bean	Outback 3.0R VDC	Outback 3.0R sedan

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