Mike Shaw Subaru
2013 Subaru Outback
Now available at Mike Shaw Subaru in Thornton, CO
- Starting MSRP$23,495
- Horsepower173–256 hp
- EPA MPG18–24 city / 25–30 hwy
- Max Towing2,700–3,000 lbs
Common questions
The 2013 Subaru Outback at Mike Shaw Subaru gives Thornton shoppers a practical all-wheel-drive SUV for weekday commutes, family errands, and changing Front Range conditions. This page covers the Outback’s trim pricing, engine choices, fuel economy, towing capacity, dimensions, and buying considerations, with live inventory links for current vehicle searches. Located along the West 104th Avenue corridor just west of Interstate 25, Mike Shaw Subaru serves drivers from Thornton, Northglenn, Westminster, Broomfield, and Denver’s northern suburbs. The Outback’s flat-four and flat-six configurations, regular unleaded fuel, SUV body style, and available manual or automatic transmissions create a lineup with distinct capability and efficiency priorities.
- Starting MSRP
- $23,495
- Horsepower
- 173–256 hp
- EPA MPG
- 18–24 city / 25–30 hwy
- Max Towing
- 2,700–3,000 lbs
- Drivetrain
- All Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Unleaded
- Body Style
- SUV
2013 Subaru Outback Trims and Pricing
Pricing spans the 2013 Subaru Outback lineup from $23,495 to $32,095 before tax, title, registration, and dealer fees. MSRP is not a guarantee, and the $795 destination charge is separate.
| Trim | Horsepower | EPA MPG (city / hwy) | Max Towing | Starting MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5i | 173 hp | — | — | $23,495 |
| 2.5i PZEV | 173 hp | 21 / 28 | 2,700 lbs | $23,795 |
| 2.5i Premium | 173 hp | 21 / 28 | 2,700 lbs | $24,995 |
| 2.5i Premium PZEV | 173 hp | — | — | $26,295 |
| 3.6R | 256 hp | 18 / 25 | 3,000 lbs | $28,495 |
| 2.5i Limited | 173 hp | 24 / 30 | 2,700 lbs | $29,095 |
| 2.5i Limited PZEV | 173 hp | 24 / 30 | 2,700 lbs | $29,395 |
| 3.6R Limited | 256 hp | 18 / 25 | 3,000 lbs | $32,095 |
Starting MSRP excludes tax, title, registration, and dealer fees.
The 2.5i starts at $23,495 with 173 horsepower, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, 174 lb-ft of torque, and a six-speed manual transmission. The 2.5i PZEV is $23,795 and retains the 173-horsepower, four-cylinder configuration while listing 21 city MPG, 28 highway MPG, and 2,700 pounds of maximum towing. The 2.5i Premium reaches $24,995 with the same listed power, towing, fuel economy, and manual-transmission figures. The 2.5i Premium PZEV is $26,295 with a continuously variable automatic transmission. The 3.6R costs $28,495 and adds a 256-horsepower, 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine, 247 lb-ft of torque, 18 city MPG, 25 highway MPG, and 3,000 pounds of maximum towing. The 2.5i Limited is $29,095, while the 2.5i Limited PZEV is $29,395; both list 24 city MPG, 30 highway MPG, 2,700 pounds of towing, and a continuously variable automatic transmission. The 3.6R Limited tops the range at $32,095 with the 256-horsepower six-cylinder, five-speed automatic transmission, 18 city MPG, 25 highway MPG, and 3,000 pounds of maximum towing.
2013 Subaru Outback Specifications and Configuration
Every 2013 Subaru Outback trim uses all-wheel drive, regular unleaded fuel, a flat engine layout, and an SUV body style. Across the lineup, output ranges from 173 to 256 horsepower and torque ranges from 174 to 247 lb-ft. Engine sizes range from 2.5 to 3.6 liters, with four- and six-cylinder configurations and displacement ranging from 2,498 to 3,630 cc.
Fuel economy ranges from 18 to 24 city MPG and 25 to 30 highway MPG. Maximum towing ranges from 2,700 to 3,000 pounds, while curb weight ranges from 3,423 to 3,647 pounds. The Outback has an 18.5-gallon fuel capacity and 34.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats.
The Outback measures 189 inches long, 71.7 inches wide, and 65.8 inches high, with a 107.9-inch wheelbase. Transmission choices across the trims include a six-speed manual, a continuously variable transmission, and a five-speed automatic. Peak power occurs from 5,600 to 6,000 rpm, and peak torque occurs from 4,100 to 4,400 rpm.
Buying a 2013 Subaru Outback in Thornton, CO
Mike Shaw Subaru is located at 1650 W 104th Avenue in Thornton, along a busy corridor connecting Northglenn, Westminster, Broomfield, and nearby Denver neighborhoods. Drivers use this route for daily I-25 commutes, trips toward US-36 and Boulder, and weekend travel toward the foothills.
To review current Subaru options, search inventory through Mike Shaw Subaru. Vehicle availability changes, so live inventory is the best place to check current listings. A trade can also be started through the dealership’s trade-in process.
What to Weigh Before Buying
Start with the intended balance between fuel economy, power, transmission preference, and towing. The four-cylinder trims offer 173 horsepower and up to 30 highway MPG, while the six-cylinder trims provide 256 horsepower and up to 3,000 pounds of maximum towing with lower listed fuel economy.
Consider how the Outback fits daily routines around Thornton and the northern Denver suburbs. Its all-wheel drive, 34.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, and SUV configuration suit multi-car households and seasonal travel, while the trim range gives shoppers several price and powertrain positions to compare.
