$1,000 higher median
2005 Honda CR-V
$5,999Median asking price · 88 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,819–$7,850
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2005 Subaru Outback prices in the U.S.
$4,995
Median pre-owned asking price
86 pre-owned listings · Updated October 25, 2026
National price overview
Typical asking price range
$3,950 – $6,450 All 86 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$4,995Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of October 25, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2005 Subaru Outback in the U.S. is $4,995, based on 86 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Behind the price
Price range & market sample
The median pre-owned asking price for a 2005 Subaru Outback in the U.S. is $4,995 based on 86 active listings.
86 active dealer listings
Snapshot October 25, 2026 · refreshed daily
30-day asking price change: −$280.
Typical: $3,950–$6,450 — the middle half of 86 asking prices
Median $4,995
$1,999 low
$9,632 high
Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded.
$4,995
Pre-owned median (86)
167,453
Average mileage
Live 2005 Subaru Outback listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $4,995
2005 Subaru Outback
3.0R L.l.bean
$2,495
VIN 4S4BP86C854317170
−$2,500 · vs all-listings median
2005 Subaru Outback
2.5I Limited
$3,800
VIN 4S4BP62CX57366573
−$1,195 · vs all-listings median
2005 Subaru Outback
2.5I
$4,987
VIN 4S4BP61CX57384413
at typical · vs all-listings median
View 4 more priced VINs
Price differences are not deal ratings. Compare equipment, mileage and vehicle history before judging a price.
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band.
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 2005 Subaru Outback with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 25, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2005–2006) to the 2005 Subaru Outback in this catalog, the 2005 Ford Escape has the lowest median asking price ($3,999, 43 listings with photos) and the 2005 Toyota RAV4 the highest ($6,995, 47 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 25, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2005 Subaru Outback
All trims · United States
The price overview above is this page’s reference figure. The comparison below uses its own catalog sample: 77 listings with photos, catalog median $4,999 (the baseline for the “lower/higher” badges).
Middle 50%: $3,990–$6,495
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$1,501 higher median
2005 Honda Element
$6,500Median asking price · 69 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,000–$8,167
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$1,000 lower median
2005 Ford Escape
$3,999Median asking price · 43 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$3,579–$5,295
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$1,996 higher median
2005 Toyota RAV4
$6,995Median asking price · 47 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,999–$8,480
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$299 lower median
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
$4,700Median asking price · 77 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$3,588–$5,950
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No alternatives have a lower median in this selection. Broaden your filters or turn off “Lower median price only”.
Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Subaru Outback All trims | see price overview above | $3,990–$6,495 | 77 |
| 2005 Honda CR-V All trims | $5,999 | $4,819–$7,850 | 88 |
| 2005 Honda Element All trims | $6,500 | $5,000–$8,167 | 69 |
| 2005 Ford Escape All trims | $3,999 | $3,579–$5,295 | 43 |
| 2005 Toyota RAV4 All trims | $6,995 | $4,999–$8,480 | 47 |
| 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser All trims | $4,700 | $3,588–$5,950 | 77 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 25, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
VehiSales opens in a new tab with the model, year and known mileage range. Confirm trim, fuel, drivetrain, condition and location on VehiSales; its live inventory may differ.
Trim-level pricing isn't reliable enough for this model yet — mileage and configuration explain most of the spread above.
Understand the differences
2005 Subaru Outback: VIN configurations and specifications
Multiple VIN patterns can share the same trim. Compare their recorded equipment, then open a specification page for the full details.
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3.0R Limited 3L · AWD VIN pattern: 4S4BP85C · year code 5$5,985 Median asking price · U.S. 5 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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2.5GT 2.5L · AWD VIN pattern: 4S4BP68C · year code 5$6,900 Median asking price · U.S. 6 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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3.0R 3L · AWD VIN pattern: 4S4BL84C · year code 5334 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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2.5GT Limited 2.5L · AWD VIN pattern: 4S4BP67C · year code 5$6,350 Median asking price · U.S. 38 priced listings · October 25, 2026
Where these specifications come from
Specifications combine decoded VIN data, including NHTSA vPIC , with inventory records. If decoding does not identify a trim, a recorded inventory trim may be shown. VIN patterns do not confirm every installed option.
Counts describe observed VINs in our database, not factory production totals. Prices are median asking prices from qualifying U.S. listings, not original MSRP. Check the vehicle’s build sheet for exact equipment.
FACTORY REFERENCE
2005 Subaru Outback factory brochure
Model-year reference for features and equipment. Actual VIN equipment may differ.
No verified factory brochure is currently listed for this exact model year.
Need equipment for a specific vehicle? Look up its factory window sticker →
Price history
View national price history · all trims
Median asking price by month — U.S., all trims · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 2005 Subaru Outback is $4,995 (October 2026), unchanged from November 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $4,995 | $3,689–$6,500 | 73 |
| September 2026 | $5,394 | $3,500–$6,750 | 81 |
| August 2026 | $5,575 | $3,480–$6,199 | 69 |
| July 2026 | $4,995 | $3,450–$5,999 | 65 |
| June 2026 | $5,000 | $3,500–$6,074 | 77 |
| May 2026 | $4,500 | $3,900–$5,990 | 61 |
| April 2026 | $5,472 | $4,468–$6,688 | 52 |
| March 2026 | $4,950 | $3,925–$5,944 | 75 |
| February 2026 | $4,992 | $3,950–$6,187 | 54 |
| January 2026 | $5,147 | $3,999–$5,999 | 50 |
| December 2025 | $4,999 | $3,999–$5,995 | 41 |
| November 2025 | $4,994 | $3,968–$6,404 | 36 |
2005 Subaru Outback prices by state
See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 2005 Subaru Outback for sale near you? Open your state's price guide to compare its market, then follow the local listings link to browse available vehicles.
United States · all trims · snapshot October 25, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.
Utah
Typical asking price
$2,500
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 8
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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New Jersey
Typical asking price
$4,995
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 11
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
North Carolina
Typical asking price
$3,100
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 9
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Ohio
Typical asking price
$4,300
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 9
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Virginia
Typical asking price
$4,999
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 9
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Georgia
Typical asking price
$4,995
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Maryland
Typical asking price
$6,500
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Michigan
Typical asking price
$3,450
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 7
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Montana
Typical asking price
$4,992
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 10
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Nevada
Typical asking price
$5,999
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 7
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New York
Typical asking price
$4,000
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 17
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Pennsylvania
Typical asking price
$5,493
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 18
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Texas
Typical asking price
$5,497
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 10
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Illinois
Typical asking price
$4,999
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 7
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Connecticut
Typical asking price
$2,000
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Idaho
Typical asking price
$5,450
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 13
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Indiana
Typical asking price
$6,235
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Minnesota
Typical asking price
$6,950
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 11
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New Hampshire
Typical asking price
$4,495
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Wyoming
Typical asking price
$4,900
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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What does this map show?
The numbers are active listings, not prices. Badges mark the 8 busiest mapped states to keep the map readable; other states can also have listings.
Hover over a state or focus it with your keyboard for details. Click a linked state or its number to open that state's price page.
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| State | Typical price | Listed this year | Active now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $4,498 | 50 | 13 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Colorado | $5,998 | 37 | 11 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Oregon | $5,677 | 37 | 6 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| California | $5,000 | 29 | 7 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Pennsylvania | $5,493 | 18 | 2 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| New York | $4,000 | 17 | 2 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Idaho | $5,450 | 13 | 0 |
| Minnesota | $6,950 | 11 | 0 |
| New Jersey | $4,995 | 11 | 3 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Florida | $4,070 | 10 | 5 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Texas | $5,497 | 10 | 2 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Montana | $4,992 | 10 | 2 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| North Carolina | $3,100 | 9 | 3 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Virginia | $4,999 | 9 | 3 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Ohio | $4,300 | 9 | 3 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Utah | $2,500 | 8 | 4 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Nevada | $5,999 | 7 | 2 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Michigan | $3,450 | 7 | 2 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Illinois | $4,999 | 7 | 1 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| New Hampshire | $4,495 | 5 | 0 |
| Maryland | $6,500 | 5 | 2 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Indiana | $6,235 | 5 | 0 |
| Georgia | $4,995 | 5 | 2 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Connecticut | $2,000 | 5 | 0 |
| Wyoming | $4,900 | 5 | 0 |
Listed this year counts every 2005 Subaru Outback first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.
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U.S. market · All trimsDifferent model years, shown on the same dollar scale. Median asking price where available; otherwise average. These are different vehicles, not a forecast of your car’s value.
- 2026 $44,242 Median
- 2025 $31,486 Median
- 2024 $28,586 Median
- 2023 $25,596 Median
- 2022 $23,900 Median
- 2021 $22,000 Median
- 2020 $20,650 Median
- 2019 $17,910 Median
- 2018 $15,715 Median
- 2017 $13,999 Median
- 2016 $12,500 Median
- 2015 $10,766 Median
- 2014 $8,995 Median
- 2013 $7,995 Median
- 2012 $6,999 Median
- 2011 $6,570 Median
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$89
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $500 down
Amount financed
$4,495
Total interest
$845
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 2005 Subaru Outback prices range from $1,999 to $9,632?
The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $3,950 and $6,450 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
Is $5,146 a good price for a 2005 Subaru Outback?
$5,146 is the market average as of October 25, 2026. The $4,995 median is a comparison point, not a deal rating. Compare the same trim and mileage band, and check condition, equipment and vehicle history.
How many 2005 Subaru Outback are for sale right now?
86 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 2005 Subaru Outback?
These figures describe dealer asking prices, not trade-in offers, private-party sale values or completed sale prices. Use them to compare advertised vehicles. To find out what a buyer or dealer would pay for your car, request an offer that takes its mileage, condition, equipment and history into account.
How we calculate these prices
We track 86 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.
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