2023 Subaru Outback

The 2023 Subaru Outback at Mike Shaw Subaru in Thornton, CO, gives shoppers a clear way to explore a five-seat SUV shaped for weekday commuting, family errands, and Front Range travel. This page covers the Outback’s trim-range pricing, engine choices, fuel economy, towing capacity, dimensions, and key differences from other 2023 Subaru models, with links to live inventory and dealership resources along the West 104th Avenue corridor.

Starting MSRP

$28,395

Horsepower

182–260 hp

EPA MPG

21–26 city / 26–32 hwy

Max Towing

2,700–3,500 lbs

Seating

5 seats

Fuel

Regular Unleaded

Body Style

SUV

How the 2023 Subaru Outback Compares With Subaru’s Lineup

Pricing, power, efficiency, seating, and towing help define the choice among Subaru SUVs. The 2023 Subaru Outback starts at $28,395, and MSRP excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees.

Compared with the 2023 Subaru Forester, the Outback starts at $28,395 versus $26,395 and offers horsepower ranging from 182 to 260 hp, while the Forester has 182 hp. The Forester returns 25–26 city / 28–33 hwy EPA MPG and tows 1,500–3,000 lbs, favoring shoppers focused on a lower starting price and compact SUV efficiency; the Outback’s 2,700–3,500 lbs towing range favors buyers who need more available towing capacity.

Compared with the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek, the Outback starts at $28,395 versus $23,645 and provides 182–260 hp compared with the Crosstrek’s 148–182 hp. The Crosstrek’s 22–36 city / 29–35 hwy EPA MPG and 1,000–1,500 lbs towing range favor shoppers prioritizing lower entry pricing and fuel economy, while the Outback’s broader power range and higher towing range suit buyers seeking more capability.

Compared with the 2023 Subaru Ascent, the Outback starts at $28,395 versus $33,895 and seats 5 rather than 7. The Ascent has 260 hp and tows 5,000 lbs, favoring larger households and heavier towing needs, while the Outback’s five-seat configuration favors shoppers seeking a smaller seating capacity and lower starting MSRP.

2023 Subaru Outback Specifications and Configuration

The 2023 Subaru Outback is a five-seat SUV with a flat-4 engine, regular unleaded fuel, automatic transmission, and continuously variable transmission speeds. Across its nine trims, engine size ranges from 2.4 to 2.5 L, horsepower from 182 to 260 hp, torque from 176 to 277 lb-ft, city fuel economy from 21 to 26 MPG, and highway fuel economy from 26 to 32 MPG.

Outback trims offer a starting MSRP range of $28,395 to $42,295. Maximum towing ranges from 2,700 to 3,500 lbs, fuel capacity is 18.5 gallons, and cargo space behind the rear seats is 32.6 cu ft. The SUV measures 191.1 inches long, 73 inches wide, and 66.1 inches high, with a 108.1-inch wheelbase and an 82-inch width with mirrors.

Buying a 2023 Subaru Outback in Thornton

Mike Shaw Subaru is located at 1650 W 104th Avenue in Thornton, CO, along the West 104th Avenue corridor just west of Interstate 25. The dealership serves drivers from Northglenn, Westminster, Broomfield, and nearby northern Denver suburbs where daily commutes, family errands, and seasonal Front Range travel shape vehicle decisions.

Traffic along 104th Avenue connects local neighborhoods with I-25, US-36, retail hubs, schools, and the Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center. For current vehicle options, use the search inventory link, and use the dealership’s live resources as inventory changes on a rolling basis.

What to Weigh Before Buying

Trim selection changes the Outback’s price, engine size, horsepower, fuel economy, torque, and towing capacity. The 2.5 L trims produce 182 hp and 176 lb-ft of torque, while the 2.4 L trims produce 260 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque.

Consider whether the five-seat layout, 32.6 cu ft of cargo space behind the rear seats, and 18.5-gallon fuel capacity fit regular routines. Buyers comparing trims should also balance the 21–26 city MPG and 26–32 highway MPG range against the available 2,700–3,500 lbs towing range.