8 Key Advantages of the 2014 Subaru Outback:
According to Edmunds.com's Compare Cars Tool, there are 8 key advantages of the Subaru Outback over the closest competitors, the 2013 Ford Edge, the 2013 Volvo XC60, and the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo.
1. Subaru Outback is rated a Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
2. Subaru Outback is the only vehicle in its segment that features standard All Wheel Drive.
3. With a total MSRP of $27,620 (including delivery), Outback 2.5i Premium is $975 less than the Ford Edge SE at $28,595, AND Outback includes standard All Wheel Drive. (A Ford Edge SE AWD is an additional $1950).
4. Outback 2.5i Premium models now include as standard the comfort and convenience of the All Weather Package (heated front seats, heated side mirrors, and windshield wiper de-icer).
5. All Outback models offer active customers more maximum cargo capacity than either the Ford Edge or Volvo XC60. (Outback=71.3 cu. ft., Edge=68.9 cu. ft., XC60=67.4 cu. ft.)
6. With a city/highway estimated EPA rating of 24/30 MPG, Subaru Outback has better ratings than Ford Edge (19/27) and Volvo XC60 (19/25) which are FWD.
7. Using a calculation of $4.00 per gallon and assuming 1250 miles driven per month, the average monthly fuel cost of an Outback 2.5i is estimated at $187. Ford Edge SE has an average monthly fuel cost of $221 while Jeep Grand Cherokee has an average monthly fuel cost of $243.
8. Subaru Outback was named "Best in Class" in the wagon's category from Kiplinger's Personal Finance.
Learn more about the 2014 Subaru Outback here.
Note:
All comparisons based on:
2013 Ford Edge SE, FWD, 3.5L 6-cylinder 6A
2013 Volvo XC60 3.2, FWD, 3.2L 6-cylinder 6A
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, RWD, 3.6L 6-cylinder 6A
Source: Edmunds.com Compare Cars Tool
