2010 Subaru Legacy Priced from $19,995: Up to $1,600 Less than '09 Models

As a rule, new models usually enter the market priced higher than their predecessors, but blame the faulty economy and Subaru decided to charge less for its brand-new 2010 Legacy. More specifically, the entry-level 2.5i version is priced from $19,995 or $800 less than the equivalent MY09 Legacy 2.5i while the range-topping 3.6R starts from $24,995, a $1,600 reduction over the less powerful outgoing 3.0R. Note however that all prices don't include a $695 destination and delivery fee.

The base 2.5i Legacy that's powered by a 2.5-liter normally aspirated four-cylinder boxer with 170HP and mated with either a 6-speed manual transmission ($19,995) or the all-new Lineartronic CVT ($20,995) comes with electronic parking brake with Hill Holder system, auto on/off exterior lights, audio system with single-disc CD player, auxiliary input jack and 4 speakers and remote keyless entry system as standard.

The better equipped 2.5i Premium that costs $20,995 when combined with a manual gearbox and $21,995 with a CVT, adds 10-way power driver's seat, driver's side window w/automatic up and down, leather-wrapped steering wheel, instrument storage bin w/door, overhead console with sunglass holder and ambient light, bright exhaust tip, body-colored mirrors and 16" alloys wheels.

The 2.5i Limited is offered exclusively with a CVT and will have a starting price of $24,995. Additional features over the Premium trim include paddle shifters and a 6-speed manual shift mode, P215/50 R17 all-season tires with 17" alloys, perforated ivory / off black leather-trimmed upholstery, 4-way power front passenger seat, All-Weather Package and Harman/Kardon audio system.

The new Legacy 2.5GT Premium and Limited that are powered by a 265HP turbocharged 2.5-liter boxer engine mated to a new 6-speed manual gearbox, are priced at $27,995 and $29,995 respectively. The 2.5GT Premium includes all the 2.5i Premium model's features plus hood scoop, P225/45 R18 summer tires with 18" rims, dual chrome exhaust tips and All-Weather Package. The 2.5 GT Limited adds perforated ivory / off black leather-trimmed upholstery, 4-way power front passenger seat, and Harman/Kardon audio system.

The range-topping Legacy 3.6R, which replaces the 3.0R model, is powered by a 256HP 3.6-liter 6-cylinder Boxer engine matched to a 5-speed automatic transmission. Prices start from $24,995 with the basic equipment including all 2.5i model features plus P225/50 R17 all-season tires, 17" alloys, paddle shifters, driver's side window w/automatic up and down, instrument storage bin w/door, overhead console with sun glass holder and ambient light, and dual chrome exhaust tips.

The 3.6R Premium starts from $25,995 and includes all 3.6R model features plus a 10-way power driver's seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel and All-Weather Package. Finally, the 3.6R Limited is priced from $27,995 and further includes perforated ivory / off black leather-trimmed upholstery, 4-Way power front passenger seat, and Harman/Kardon audio system.

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