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2018 Subaru Legacy

Sedan · 2015–2025

Trims and features

20152016201720182019202020212022202320242025

What changed for 2018

2018 Legacy trims

2.5i2.5i Limited2.5i Premium2.5i Sport3.6R Limited
Price
Starting MSRP$22,195$29,095$24,295$24,295$31,945
Powertrain
Engine2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER3.6-liter SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower175 hp175 hp175 hp175 hp256 hp
Torque174 lb-ft174 lb-ft174 lb-ft174 lb-ft247 lb-ft
TransmissionLineartronic CVTLineartronic CVTLineartronic CVTLineartronic CVTLineartronic High-Torque CVT
DrivetrainAwdAwdAwdAwdAwd
Fuel economy (combined)29 mpg29 mpg29 mpg29 mpg23 mpg
Size and capability
Seats55555
Trunk15 cu ft15 cu ft15 cu ft15 cu ft15 cu ft
Length189.1 in189.1 in189.1 in189.1 in189.1 in
Curb weight3,514 lb3,567 lb3,505 lb3,538 lb3,748 lb
Tech
Touchscreen6.5 in8 in8 in8 in8 in
Audio—Harman Kardon——Harman Kardon
Speakers4126612
Driver assistance
Blind-spot monitoring—Blind Spot Alert——Blind Spot Alert
Rear cross-traffic—Rear Cross-Traffic Alert——Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
Comfort
SeatsClothLeatherCloth—Leather
Heated seats—Front, Second RowFrontFrontFront, Second Row
Driver seat memory—Driver Seat——Driver Seat
Climate zones12222
Exterior
Sunroof—Tilt/Slide MoonroofOptionalTilt/Slide MoonroofTilt/Slide Moonroof
Wheels17 in18 in17 in18 in18 in
HeadlightsHalogenHalogenHalogenHalogen—
Packages and options (24)
2.5i2.5i Limited2.5i Premium2.5i Sport3.6R Limited
Alloy Wheel Package $350Optional————
Power Moonroof Package ——Optional——
LED Fog Lights —StandardOptionalStandardStandard
LED Steering Responsive Headlights —Optional——Standard
SUBARU STARLINK 8.0-inch Multimedia Navigation System —OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Blind-Spot Detection —StandardOptionalOptionalStandard
EyeSight Driver Assist Technology —OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
High Beam Assist —StandardOptionalOptionalStandard
Reverse Automatic Braking —Optional—OptionalOptional
Crimson Red Pearl OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Crystal Black Silica OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Crystal White Pearl OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Dark Blue Pearl OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ice Silver Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Magnetite Gray Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Tungsten Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional—Optional
Twilight Blue Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional—Optional
Slate Black Cloth Optional—Optional——
Slate Black Leather —Optional——Optional
Titanium Gray Cloth Optional—Optional——
Titanium Gray Leather —Optional——Optional
Two-Tone Gray Cloth ———Optional—
Warm Ivory Cloth Optional—Optional——
Warm Ivory Leather —Optional——Optional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Apple lists CarPlay for: Legacy 2018–2025 (Apple).

NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints

YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2025 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 06
2024 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 017
2023 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 210
2022 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD5 StandardStandard 233
2021 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD5 StandardStandard 331
2020 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD5 StandardStandard 6121
2019 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD5 StandardStandard 3123
2018 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 3117
2017 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 2119
2016 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 3147
2015 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 3159

Source: NHTSA.

EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)

YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2025Legacy AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo		 26–30
2024Legacy AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo		 26–30
2023Legacy AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo		 26–30
2022Legacy AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo		 27–30
2021Legacy AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo		 27–30
2020Legacy AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo		 27–30
2019Legacy AWDAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L		 23–29
2018Legacy AWDAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L		 23–29
2017Legacy AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L		 23–29
2016Legacy AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L		 23–29
2015Legacy AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L		 23–29

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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