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2005 LEGACY AND and OUTBACK SUMMARY  ae you confused by the models? here is a brief side-by-side comparison comments, what would you like to see here that would be helpful to you? contact
What is a Legacy? A Legacy is a platform and they make 2 car lines on this platform: the Legacy and the Outback.  There are various models or each.  This can be a bit confusing and hopefully this chart will help define the features on the various models so you can pick the one that suits you the best.		CONVENIENCE: all models have power windows power locks power mirrors air conditioning CD stereo alloy wheels trip computer roof rack rails, (exc sedans) Keyless entry with alarm Rear wiper/defroster (wgn) Floor mats Variable delay front wipers Rear wipers Vanity mirrrors, dual 4 cupholders Center console power outlet Courtesy lights (glove box, door, console etc)			SAFETY: all models have all wheel drive daytime running lights anti-lock brakes, 4 wheel, 4 disc, 4 channel Airbags: full dual front, dual front side, front and rear Side Curtain airbags Re-inforced doors and roof Crumple zones 5 headrests 5 shoulder and lap seatbelts Child LATCH seat system Active headrests Safety brake pedals
THIS 2005 MODEL OFFERS....
THIS MODEL OFFERS....  a few of the reasons to choose one model over another		Legacy 2.5i  body: wagon or sedan models: 2.5i, 2.5i Limited Practical car with excellent fuel economy and many standard safety features. Just check out all the airbags, dual exhaust, fog lights etc. Lots of standard features included at a price that is competitive and a solid value compared to other cars and SUVs that add for all the extras and safety upgrades.		Legacy GT body: wagon or sedan models: GT, GT Limited The sport model with larger vented front and even vented rear disc brakes, quick ratio steering, steering wheel shift buttons, 17" alloy wheels with low profile tires, sport design seats, electro luminescent guages!  A clean look with areodynamic side ground effects. Fast with tight handling that does double duty: handles like a sports car and carries people or stuff in the back.		Outback 2.5i body: wagon modelds: 2.5i, 2.5i Limited Practical and fills many roles: an alternative to the SUV with 8.4" clearance and very rugged road capable independent suspension. Higher seating position, does almost everything SUV does but with better economy and safety features and emergency handling! Outbacks are not at all tippy like most SUVs
Outback XT body: wagon models: XT, XT Limited The performance Outback, like the Legacy GT but not quite the same handling because this is still an Outback with 8.7" ground clearance.  Sport design seats, steering wheel shift buttons, 17" alloys. Power and horespower in a wagon that competes very well against high priced sport SUVs!		Outback LLBean body: wagon Luxury with a 250 horsepower 6cylinder. Smooth ride, nice high Outback seating position, dual power seats etc, VTD all wheel drive system, LLBean perforated leather interior, wood and leather steering wheel with audio controls built in, 17" special gray finsh alloys, tire pressure monitoring system (and only a few subtle LLBean logos). The 6cylinder is quiet and smooth, the LL Bean is more refined than the Outback 2.5i		Outback 3.0R VDC body: wagon The top of the line! 250hp 6 cylinder. Fully equipped. Upgraded VDC all wheel drive traction control system, wood and leather steering wheel with audio controls, upgraded 7 speaker MP3 stereo with subwoofer amp, 17" alloys, tire pressure monitoring system, Homelink		Outback 3.0R  body: sedan The top of the line sedan. with luxury and power. Comes fully equipped. 250hp, upgraded VDC all wheel drive system, wood- leather steering wheel with audio controls, 17" alloys, leather interior, sunroof, tire pressure system
2005 DETAILS
model name	Legacy 2.5i	Legacy GT	Outback 2.5i	Outback XT	Outback LLBean	Outback 3.0R VDC	Outback 3.0R SEDAN
List MSRP prices Federal spec.  Note: California Spec 4cylinder Legacy and Outback 2.5i models are slightly higher ($210) so please check your local dealer. List prices, selling price may vary.  For all prices/costs see the model page	Wagon: 5spd $22,570 auto: $23,570 Limited $26,220 auto $27,220 Sedan 5spd $21,570 auto $22,570 Limited $$25020 auto $26060	Wagon: 5spd $27,570 auto $28,770 Limited 5spd $30,270 auto $31,470 Sedan 5spd $26,570 auto $27,770 Limited 5spd $29,070 Auto $30,270	5spd $24,570 Auto $25,570 Limited 5spd $27,570 Auto $28,570	5spd $28,570 auto $29,770 Limited 5spd $31,270 auto $32,470	auto $32,770	auto $33,970	auto $31,570
engine	2.5L 4cyl, 168hp	2.5L 4cyl 250hp turbo	2.5L 4cyl 168hp	2.5L 4cyl 250hp turbo	3.0L H6cylinder, 250hp
transmission	5spd manual opt: 4spd auto	5spd HD manual opt: 5spd auto	5spd manual opt: 5spd auto	5spd HD manual opt: 5spd auto	5spd Automatic
Economy MPG tank size 16.9 US Gals low fuel light 2.5 gals+/-	MPG : manual 23/30 auto 22/30 fuel: regular	MPG: all 19/25 fuel: premium required	MPG: manual 23/28 Auto 22/28 fuel: regular	MPG: manual 19/25 Auto 19/24 fuel: premium required	MPG: 19/25 fuel: premium recommended
dimensions	all seat 5 people Overall Length: wagons 188.7", sedans 186.2" Wheelbase (all): 105.1" Width: Legacy (all) 68.1", Outback (all) 69.7" due to body cladding Height: Legacy 2.5i/GT wagons (inc roof rails) 58.1"; Legacy 2.5i/GT sedans 56.1"; Outback wagons (all) 63.2" (incl roof rack & cross bars); Outback Sedan 59.1" Headroom: all wagons 40.5", all wagons with sunroof 38.7", all sedans 39.5", all sedans with sunroof 37.5"  Turning circle: all 35.4ft
Body trim, the look of the car...	aerodynamic side ground effects, all one color (a sleek clean look)		Lower body cladding with enlarged front and rear fenders, 2tone with some colors. (cladding, fenders make the car look larger, more rugged, and they're a decent ding protector as well)
ground clearance	5.9"	6.1"	8.4"	8.7"	8.4"	8.4"	8.4"
Limited model adds	leather, sunroof, CD changer, dual zone climate control, power driver's seat, larger  front disc brakes, fog lights	leather, sunroof, dual zone climate control, power seats	leather, sunroof, dual zone climate control, CD changer, body colored door handles and mirrors,	leather, sunroof	it is all standard	it is all standard	it is all standard
Power seats	2.5i: manual height adjustment driver seat. Limited adds power driver seat	manual height adjustment driver seat. Limited adds 8way power driver and 4way passenger	S: 8way driver	S: 8 way driver and on Limited 4way passenger	S: 8way driver and 4way passenger	S: 8way driver and 4way passenger	S: 8way driver and 4way passenger
Fog lights	0	S	S	S	S	S	S
Turn signals in the outside mirrors	--	S	S	S	S	S	S
All Weather pkg: heated front seats, heated outside mirrors, WS wiper blade de-icer, Limited Slip rear axle	Limited only but does not have Limited slip rear axle	S	S	S	S	S	S
Alarm	S	S, incl immobilizer key	S	S, incl immobilizer key	S, incl immobilzer key	S, incl immobilzer key	S, incl immobilzer key
Tire pressure monitoring	--	--	--	--	S	S	S
2005 model name	Legacy 2.5i	Legacy GT	Outback 2.5i	Outback XT	Outback LLBean	Outback VDC	Outback 3.0R sedan

2005 Outback and other all wheel drive wagons not responsible for errors or omissions. always check any car before purchasing. comments, corrections welcomed.  this info is from a variety of sources and not confirmed by me
model feature	OUTBACK 2.5i	OUTBACK XT	OUTBACK-LLBEAN	VOLVO V70 2.5T AWD	Volvo-V50 T5 AWD was the V40	VOLVO V70 XC CROSS COUNTRY	VW PASSAT 4MOTION GLS	TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
list price including destination	$24,570 manual, $25,570 auto	$28,570 manual, $29,770 auto	$32,770 auto	$34,245 auto	$29,595  manual trans	$35,505	$27,030 manual trans	$26,020-$31,920  auto trans
engine	2.5L 168hp  4cyl	2.5L 250hp turbo 4cyl	3.0L 250hp 6 cylinder	2.5L 208hp turbo 5cyl	2.5L 218 hp turbo 5cyl	2.5L 208hp turbo 5cyl	1.8L 170hp 4cyl opt V6 and V8	2.4L 160 hp 4cyl opt 3.3L 230hp V6
transmission	5spd manual opt 4spd auto	5spd manual opt 5spd auto	5spd auto	5spd auto	6spd manual opt 5spd auto	5spd auto	5spd manual opt 5spd auto	4spd auto opt 5spd auto
economy	manual 22/28 auto 23/28	manual: 19/24	auto 19/25	manual: 20/27	19/26-27	auto: 19/24	manual: 21/30	4cyl: 21/25 V6: 18 / 24 mpg
length	188.7"			185.4"	177.70"	186.3"	184.3"	184.6"
width	69.7"			71."	69.7"	73.2"	68.7"	71.9"
wheelbase	105.10"			108.5"	103.9"	108.8"	106.4"	106.9"
turning radius	35.4ft			39ft	34.9ft	39ft	37.4.ft	37.4ft
airbags	front, front side, front and rear side curtain			front, front side, front rear and side curtain	front, front side, front rear and side curtain	front, front side	front, front side	front, front side opt side curtain
warranty	3yr/36k mile basic with roadside assistance 5yr/60k powertrain			4yr/48kmile basic and powertrain	4yr/48kmile basic and powertrain	4yr/48k mile basic and powertrain	4yr/50k mile basic 5yr/60k powertrain	3yr/36k mile basic 5yr/60k powertrain
ground clearance	8.4"	8.7"	8.4"	5.3"	5.3"	8.2"	5.8"	6.9"