- MSRP: $20,495 - $33,995
- Invoice: $19,365 - $31,534
- Fuel Economy Range: 27 mpg Hwy, 20 mpg City
- NHTSA Driver's Crash Rating:
- Basic Warranty: 36 months/36,000 miles
- Fuel Type: regular unleaded
- User Rating:(6 reviews)
2008 Subaru Legacy
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Mechanical
| 2.5 i 4dr Sedan Options | 2.5 i Limited 4dr Sedan Options | 2.5 GT Limited 4dr Sedan Options | 2.5 GT spec.B 4dr Sedan Options | 3.0 R Limited 4dr Sedan Options | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L H-4 | 2.5L H-4 | 2.5L H-4 | 2.5L H-4 | 3.0L H-6 |
| Engine - valvetrain | SOHC | SOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | NA | NA | intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo | NA |
| Brakes | 4 wheel disc | 4 wheel disc | 4 wheel disc | 4 wheel disc | 4 wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive type | all wheel | all wheel | all wheel | all wheel | all wheel |
| Engine block heater | opt | opt | opt | opt | NA |
| Exhaust | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Steering | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Speed sensitive steering | std | std | std | std | std |
| Suspension tuning | regular | regular | regular | sport | sport |
| Front suspension type | strut | strut | strut | strut | strut |
| Front anti-roll bar | std | std | std | std | std |
| Front shocks | regular | regular | regular | Bilstein(R) | Bilstein(R) |
| Front springs | coil | coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Rear suspension type | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link |
| Rear anti-roll bar | std | std | std | std | std |
| Rear shocks | regular | regular | regular | brand name | Bilstein(R) |
| Rear springs | coil | coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Electronic stability system | NA | opt | opt | std | std |
| Sequential shift control | SPORTSHIFT | SPORTSHIFT | SPORTSHIFT | NA | SPORTSHIFT |
| Transmission | 5-spd man w/OD | 4-spd w/OD | 5-spd man w/OD | 6-spd man w/OD | 5-spd w/OD |
| Axle ratio | 3.90 | 4.11 | 3.90 | 3.90 | 3.27 |
| Locking/limited slip differential | NA | NA | std | std | std |
| Remote vehicle starting system | opt | opt | opt | NA | opt |
| Traction control | NA | NA | NA | ABS and driveline | NA |
Exterior
| Exterior light control | auto off | auto off | auto off | auto off | auto off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antenna | window grid | window grid | window grid | window grid | window grid |
| Body material | galvanized steel/alloy | galvanized steel/alloy | galvanized steel/alloy | galvanized steel/alloy | galvanized steel/alloy |
| Paint | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Bodyside moldings | body-colored | body-colored | body-colored | body-colored | body-colored |
| Bodyside insert | NA | NA | NA | chrome | NA |
| Grille trim | chrome | chrome | chrome | chrome | chrome |
| Fog/driving lights | front | front | front | front | front |
| Door count | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Rear cargo door | trunk | trunk | trunk | trunk | trunk |
| Tinted windows | light | light | light | light | light |
| Rear window type | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Mirrors | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote |
| Heated door mirrors | NA | std | std | std | std |
| Sunroof | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
| Spoiler | wing | wing | wing | wing | wing |
| Tires | P205/50VR17 RBL AS | P205/50VR17 RBL AS | P215/45WR17 RBL performance AS | P215/45YR18 BSW performance | P215/45WR18 RBL performance AS |
| Wheels | 17" silver alloy | 17" silver alloy | 17" silver alloy | 18" silver alloy | 18" silver alloy |
| Spare tire and wheel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel |
| Windshield wipers - front | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
| Rear window wipers | regular | regular | regular | regular | regular |
| Mud flaps | opt | opt | opt | opt | opt |
| Headlights | halogen | halogen | halogen | halogen | halogen |
| Daytime running lights | std | std | std | std | std |
Interior
| Tachometer | std | std | std | std | std |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trip computer | std | std | std | std | std |
| Water temp gauge | std | std | std | std | std |
| Low fuel warning | std | std | std | std | std |
| Service interval warning | NA | NA | std | std | std |
| Lighting - glovebox | std | std | std | std | std |
| Lighting - map lights | front | front | front | front | front |
| Lighting - dome light | fade | fade | fade | fade | fade |
| Lighting - cargo light | std | std | std | std | std |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Rear window defogger | std | std | std | std | std |
| Rear view mirror | day-night | day-night | day-night | day-night | day-night |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Seatback storage pockets | NA | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column | std | std | std | std | std |
| Steering wheel material | plastic/vinyl | leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look |
| Air conditioning, front | manual | dual zone automatic | dual zone automatic | dual zone automatic | dual zone automatic |
| Air filter | std | std | std | std | std |
| Underseat ducts | std | std | std | std | std |
| Auxiliary visors | dual | dual | dual | dual | dual |
| Cargo concealed storage | std | std | std | std | std |
| Cargo net | opt | opt | opt | opt | opt |
| Cargo tie downs | std | std | std | std | std |
| Clock | in-dash | in-dash | in-dash | in-dash | in-dash |
| Cupholders | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim | plastic/rubber | leather | leather | leather | leather |
| Floor console | full | full | full | full | full |
| Floor mats | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear |
| Instrumentation | analog | analog | analog | analog | analog |
| Oil pressure gauge | NA | NA | opt | NA | NA |
| Airbags, frontal | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Height adjustable safety belts | front | front | front | front | front |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | front | front | front | front | front |
Warranty
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) | 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 |
Comfort
| Front seat type | bucket | bucket | sport | sport | sport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard seating | 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers |
| Front driver seat direction controls | 6-way | 8-way power | 8-way power | 8-way power | 8-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way power | 4-way power | 4-way power |
| Lumbar support | driver | driver | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Front armrests | center | center | center | center | center |
| Front head restraints | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable |
| Heated front seats | NA | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Memory | NA | NA | NA | driver | NA |
| Rear seats | 60-40 bench |