Subaru Outback 3rd Gen

The third-generation Outback (BP), sold from 2005 to 2009 in North America, represented a significant step up in refinement and performance. Sharing its platform with the acclaimed fourth-generation Legacy, it featured a more stylish design, a higher quality interior, and improved driving dynamics. This generation is notable for introducing the turbocharged 2.5XT model, which used a detuned version of the WRX STI's 2.5L engine, making 250 horsepower and creating a true factory sleeper wagon.

Collector interest is focused almost entirely on the turbocharged 2.5XT and the H6-powered 3.0 R L.L.Bean Edition. The 2.5XT, especially with the rare 5-speed manual transmission, is the most sought-after variant for its blend of utility and performance. The market is still developing, with many examples serving as daily drivers, but prices for clean, low-mileage, and well-maintained XTs have shown steady appreciation. An average sale price around $10,500 indicates a market that values solid drivers, while top sales over $20,000 point to the growing demand for exceptional survivors.

Based on 34 sales, prices range from $305 for project cars to $20,555 for top-spec, low-mileage examples.