2014 Subaru Outback

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced pricing for the Outback model lines, with most versions having no increase over the 2013 models. The 2014 Subaru Outback, the original Sport Utility Wagon®, starts at $23,495. All prices reflect MSRP before the $795 destination charge $825 for Outback models.

Subaru continues to post record sales, including five consecutive years of increases and exceeding 300,000 annual sales in the U.S for the first time in 2012. With 125,470 new-vehicle sales through April, Subaru remains on track for another record year.

All 2014 Outback models come standard with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive yet are priced similarly to competitors that either do not offer all-wheel drive or make it an extra-cost option. The Outback 2.5i models feature a 173-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder BOXER engine that was new for 2013 and helped increase fuel economy.

The Legacy and Outback 3.6R Limited models are powered by a 256-horsepower, 3.6-liter 6-cylinder BOXER engine teamed to a 5-speed automatic transmission.

In response to customer trends, Subaru has upgraded the popular 2014 Outback 2.5i Premium models to include as standard the All-Weather Package (heated front seats, heated side mirrors and windshield wiper de-icer). The Premium models now also come standard with the display audio system featuring a 4.3-inch screen, 6 speakers and SiriusXM Satellite Radio with a 4-month free trial subscription. The display is compatible with the available rear camera system. The Premium models get a $300 price rise over comparably equipped 2013 versions.

The 2014 Outback 2.5i Limited, with similar equipment upgrades over the Premium trim line, has an MSRP of $29,095; both MSRPs are the same as the 2013 versions. Likewise, the Outback 3.6R Limited models keep the same MSRPs as the 2013 versions. The Outback 3.6R Premium models are discontinued for 2014.

Subaru introduced the advanced EyeSight driver-assist system for the 2013 Legacy and Outback Limited models, and for 2014 makes it also available in the Premium trim line. EyeSight, which uses innovative Subaru-developed stereo camera technology, integrates Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Collision Braking and Vehicle Lane Departure Warning.

The versatile Outback offers 8.7 inches of ground clearance, which is higher than many crossovers and some SUVs.

* All-Weather Package now standard on Legacy 2.5i Premium and Outback 2.5i Premium (heated front seats, heated side mirrors and windshield wiper de-icer); already standard on Limited models. For PZEV models, where applicable, add $300 to MSRP.