Subaru $20,000 - $30,000
Auto Type
- Small Cars (2)
- SUVs (4)
- Mid-Size Cars (1)
- Sports Cars (1)
- Wagons (4)
Fuel Economy
- 15 MPG or Better (12)
- 20 MPG or Better (4)
2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca
The B9 Tribeca delivers good around-town driving performance and lots of safety features (including Subaru's famed standard All-Wheel Drive), but comes at a premium price to most competitors. If you are in the market for ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.2 |
| Performance: | 7.2 |
| Exterior: | 6.6 |
| Interior: | 7.1 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
2008 Subaru Forester
The Forester ranks in the top half of its class for delivering excellent acceleration and a surprisingly fun driving experience, along with proven safety and reliability. However, it's bested by the Honda CR-V and Toyota ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.4 |
| Performance: | 7.8 |
| Exterior: | 5.8 |
| Interior: | 7.0 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 9.0 |
2007 Subaru Forester
The Forester is perhaps the ultimate in plain, utilitarian vehicles, but it also delivers noteworthy levels of performance, safety and reliability. However, it can't match the ride quality and good looks of others in its ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.2 |
| Performance: | 7.5 |
| Exterior: | 5.8 |
| Interior: | 6.9 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 9.0 |
2008 Subaru Impreza
#17 in Affordable Small Cars
The Impreza has the distinction in its class of offering all-wheel drive standard for all trims, and has received recognition as a safe compact. But its design is considered ordinary compared to some sporty-compact cars.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.4 |
| Performance: | 6.8 |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | NA |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
2007 Subaru Impreza
The Impreza provides standard all-wheel drive and anti-lock brakes, but falls short of competitors in style and value. If you're in the market for an affordable small car, you should also consider the Honda Civic ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.3 |
| Performance: | 7.7 |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | 6.4 |
| Safety: | 9.6 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
2008 Subaru Impreza Wagon
#7 in Affordable Compact Wagons
The 2008 Subaru Impreza Wagon is a five-door vehicle. The Impreza Wagon has one available engine, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 170 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque. A turbocharged version is also available, that increases ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.7 |
| Performance: | 8.3 |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | 8.4 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
2007 Subaru Impreza Wagon
The Impreza Wagon offers good power and sporty performance, but can't match the handsome exterior styling or overall refinement of others in its class.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.8 |
| Performance: | 8.8 |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | 8.4 |
| Safety: | 9.2 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
2008 Subaru Impreza WRX
#4 in Affordable Performance Cars
The 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX ranks near the bottom of its class because although it performs extraordinarily well, its exterior design can't compete with other performance-tuned vehicles in its class.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.1 |
| Performance: | 7.7 |
| Exterior: | 4.9 |
| Interior: | 7.9 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
2008 Subaru Legacy Sedan
#4 in Affordable Midsize Cars
The Legacy delivers quick acceleration, interior comfort and all-weather safety, but can't match the body-styling and overall value of others in its class.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.9 |
| Performance: | 8.2 |
| Exterior: | 7.5 |
| Interior: | 7.5 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 9.0 |
2008 Subaru Outback
#1 in Affordable Full Size Wagons
The 2008 Outback receives a very good ranking for its plentiful power, impressive off-road capability and reassuring crash test results. But the Outback can't match the fuel economy or fine-tuned transmissions of others in its ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.6 |
| Performance: | 7.3 |
| Exterior: | 8.3 |
| Interior: | 7.5 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
2007 Subaru Outback
The Outback delivers good power, impressive off-road capability and reassuring crash test results, but can't match the fuel economy or fine-tuned transmissions of others in its class.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.4 |
| Performance: | 7.7 |
| Exterior: | 8.0 |
| Interior: | 7.4 |
| Safety: | 9.4 |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
2008 Subaru Tribeca
#10 in Affordable Midsize SUVs
The Tribeca delivers plenty of power and responsive handling, but in a highly competitive segment, it can easily get lost in the crowd and ranks near the middle of its class.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.1 |
| Performance: | 7.1 |
| Exterior: | 6.5 |
| Interior: | 7.2 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |












