2007 Subaru Legacy: Overview
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2007 Subaru Legacy ▼
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- MSRP: $20,495 -$33,995
- Invoice: $19,365 -$31,534
Features & Specifications
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Pros
- Steering/handling
- All-wheel drive
- Instruments/controls
Cons
- Engine response (turbos)
- Shift action (manual transmission)
Vehicle Highlights
These midsize cars offer sedan and wagon body styles and come with all-wheel drive and horizontally opposed 4-cyl engines. Legacy is available in 2.5i and 2.5 GT trim. The 2.5i models have 175 hp. GTs are turbocharged and have 243 hp. Manual transmission is standard. Automatic is optional, except on the sport-themed GT spec.B sedan. ABS, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags are standard. An antiskid system is standard on GT, unavailable otherwise. The spec.B has a sport suspension and specific interior trim. Legacys have a 60/40 split folding rear seatback for '07; it replaces a center pass-through. Remote engine start is a new option for automatic-transmission versions.
COMPETITION
Consumer GuideĀ® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Midsize Cars represent the heart of the U.S. car market. Most are price-sensitive, conservatively designed, family oriented sedans and wagons.
Our Best Buys include Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Our Recommended picks are the Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Mercury Milan, and Saturn Aura.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Saturn Aura.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | 2.5 GT Ltd. sdn, man. Rating | Midsize Car Average Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration | 6 | 5.9 |
| Fuel Economy | 4 | 5.1 |
| Ride Quality | 6 | 6.1 |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 7 | 6.2 |
| Quietness | 7 | 6.2 |
| Controls | 7 | 6.7 |
| Details | 3 | |
| Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) | 6 | 6.8 |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 5 | 5.1 |
| Cargo Room | 2 | 4.8 |
| Value within Class | 6 | 6.3 |
| Total Score: | 56 | 62.2 |














