Trim Report

Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium2016

Includes:SUBOUTBK|2.5i Premium
$775
Starting From
1,118
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 1,118 active dealer listings as of

Min $775
Max $25,990
From $775
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2.5i Premium Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$3,500
$4K–$26K
346 listings123,121 avg miles
2.5XT
From$4,995
3 listings|$5K–$7K
2.5XT Limited
From$4,495
12 listings|$4K–$12K
2.5i
From$650
317 listings|$650–$23K
2.5i L.L. Bean
From$1,750
9 listings|$2K–$13K
2.5i Limited
From$575
1,395 listings|$575–$30K
2.5i Limited L.L. Bean
From$5,995
4 listings|$6K–$8K
2.5i Premium
From$775
1,118 listings|$775–$26K
2.5i Special Edition
From$550
22 listings|$550–$9K
2.5i Touring
From$4,975
98 listings|$5K–$27K
3.0R L.L. Bean
From$2,900
12 listings|$3K–$16K
3.6R Limited
From$1,100
432 listings|$1K–$28K
3.6R Premium
From$6,288
3 listings|$6K–$9K
3.6R Touring
From$6,900
109 listings|$7K–$32K
H6 L.L. Bean Edition
From$2,997
7 listings|$3K–$9K
Limited
From$3,500
8,291 listings|$4K–$51K
Limited XT
From$13,998
2,867 listings|$14K–$53K
Onyx Edition
From$10,900
854 listings|$11K–$41K
Onyx Edition XT
From$14,722
388 listings|$15K–$44K
Premium
From$9,745
10,741 listings|$10K–$51K
Touring
From$15,899
1,497 listings|$16K–$51K
Touring XT
From$13,988
5,032 listings|$14K–$54K
Wilderness
From$16,500
5,763 listings|$17K–$58K

2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium Pricing

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Where to Find Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium

Location data for all 2016 Subaru Outback trims combined

39States

7% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 39 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Subaru Outback Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2016 Subaru Outback trims

Elevated

Federal safety data shows 4 recalls and 633 complaints for the 2016 Subaru Outback, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

4
Recalls
633
Complaints
20
Crashes
3
Fires
Recall Findings
15V7940002015-24-11
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016 Legacy vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 16, 2015, and Outback vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 17, 2015. Due to the improper tightening of the securing nuts, the drive shaft may separate from the rear differential.

If the drive shaft detaches from the rear differential, it may strike the fuel tank and result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

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16V2920002016-11-05
STEERING:COLUMN

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.

The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.

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15V5020002015-10-08
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke.

If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.

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19V9100002019-19-12
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Outback vehicles. A replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passenger air bag module, possibly affecting air bag deployment.

In the event of a crash necessitating passenger frontal air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 633 issues reported over 1 model years, electrical system problems are the most common for the 2016 Subaru Outback. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Electrical System251
02Unknown Or Other79
03Visibility/wiper75
04Engine28
05Power Train26
633 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Subaru Outback Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2016 Subaru Outback trims

22–28mpg combined
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20-25city
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27-32hwy
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$1,550-$2,000/yr

The 2016 Subaru Outback delivers 22 to 28 MPG combined across 2 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Outback AWD - Automatic (AV-S6)
28mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
25 city32 hwy~$1,550/yr7/10 Clean
Outback AWD - Automatic (AV-S6)
22mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
20 city27 hwy~$2,000/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2.5i Premium Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium

How does the 2.5i Premium compare to other Subaru Outback trims?

with 1,118 listings tracked, the 2.5i Premium sits in a specific spot in the 2016 Subaru Outback lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2016 Subaru Outback page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium?

Budget for standard 2.5i Premium maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2016 has 4 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium?

The best model year for the Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Subaru Outback overview.

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