Subaru Announces Pricing on 1999 Legacy Models
23 June 1998
Subaru Announces Pricing on 1999 Legacy Models; Pricing Remains at 1998 Levels CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 23 -- Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA)
announced today the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) on the 1999
Legacy model line-up including the Outback, Sport Utility Sedan and special
30th Anniversary models. With added equipment, attractive pricing and new
models, the 1999 line-up builds on the success of the 1998 models and fuels
excitement for the continuous 30th Anniversary celebration. In keeping with
the company's strategic direction, the 1999 Legacy line-up is exclusively
all-wheel drive.
Sedans & Wagons
Pricing for the 1999 Legacy line, the mainstay of the Subaru line-up, will
remain at 1998 levels with the added bonus of higher equipment levels on many
models and upgrades across the model line. The popular remote keyless entry
system will be added as standard equipment to all 2.5 GT, Sport Utility Sedan
and Outback models at no additional cost.
The MSRP begins at $16,895 for the price leader Legacy Brighton wagon.
For Legacy sedans, the MSRP starts at $19,195 for the 2.2L manual transmission
L model. The Outback line starts at $22,495 for the manual transmission.
Automatic transmission is available on all Legacy models for $800. It is
standard on the 30th Anniversary Editions of the Sport Utility Sedan, Sport
Utility Sedan Limited and Outback Limited with Dual Moonroof.
30th Anniversary Edition L Sedan & Wagon
In celebration of the company's 30th Anniversary in the U.S., Subaru has
added outstanding value to the Legacy L model. Both the sedan and wagon have
added equipment to the long list of traditional standard features. The
30th Anniversary Edition models come standard with power moonroof, alloy
wheels, rear spoiler (sedan), roof rack (wagon), driver's seat height
adjuster, body-color door handles and side molding, power antenna and a 30th
Anniversary badge. In addition, two new colors have been added -- Sandstone
Metallic and Winestone Pearl. The MSRP on the 30th Anniversary Edition L
sedan starts at $20,195 for the manual transmission. The MSRP on the 30th
Anniversary Edition L wagon starts at $20,895 for the manual transmission.
New to the line-up this year is the 30th Anniversary Edition 2.5 GT Limited
with manual transmission for an MSRP of $24,095.
Delivery and destination charges remain at $495 for all vehicles except in
Alaska ($685). 1999 Model year pricing for the company's Impreza and Forester
models will be released at a later date.
Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy
Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered near Philadelphia, the company
markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a
network of nearly 610 franchised dealers across the United States. All Legacy
models sold in the U.S., including the Outback and Sport Utility Sedan, are
produced at the company's American manufacturing plant, Subaru-Isuzu
Automotive, Inc., near Lafayette, Ind. In 1998, Subaru celebrates 30 years in
the U.S. market, having sold over three million vehicles.
SUBARU LEGACY
1999 Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices
(Current as of May 27, 1998)
Legacy Sedans 1999 MSRP(A)
L MT5 (2.2L) AWD $19,195
L 4EAT (2.2L) AWD $19,995
30th Anniversary L MT5 (2.2L) AWD $20,195
30th Anniversary L 4EAT (2.2L) AWD $20,995
2.5 GT MT5 (2.5L) AWD $22,795
2.5 GT 4EAT (2.5L) AWD $23,595
30th Anniversary 2.5 GT Ltd. MT5 (2.5L) AWD $24,095
30th Anniversary 2.5 GT Ltd. 4EAT (2.5L) AWD $24,895
30th Anniversary Sport Utility Sedan
4EAT (2.5L) AWD $23,395
30th Anniversary Sport Utility Sedan Ltd.
4EAT (2.5L) AWD $25,595
Legacy Wagons
Brighton MT5 (2.2L) AWD $16,895
Brighton 4EAT (2.2L) AWD $17,695
L MT5 (2.2L) AWD $19,895
L 4EAT (2.2L) AWD $20,695
30th Anniversary L MT5 (2.2L) AWD $20,895
30th Anniversary L 4EAT (2.2L) AWD $21,695
2.5 GT MT5 (2.5L) AWD $23,495
2.5 GT 4EAT (2.5L) AWD $24,295
Outback MT5 (2.5L) AWD $22,495
Outback 4EAT (2.5L) AWD $23,295
Outback w/All-Weather Pkg. MT5 (2.5L) AWD $22,895
Outback w/All-Weather Pkg. 4EAT (2.5L) AWD $23,695
30th Anniversary Outback Ltd. MT5 (2.5L) AWD $24,595
30th Anniversary Outback Ltd. 4EAT (2.5L) AWD $25,395
30th Anniversary Outback Ltd.
w/Dual Moonroof 4EAT (2.5L) AWD $26,595
Postal Right-Hand Drive 4EAT (2.2L) AWD $17,195
Outback Special Service Vehicle (SSV)
4EAT (2.5L) AWD $19,995
(A)The delivery and destination fee is $495 on all models except in Alaska
($685). Prices shown do not include freight, licenses and state or local
taxes.
OPTIONS 1999 MSRP
4-Speed Automatic Transmission $800
-- Standard on 30th Anniversary Edition Sport Utility Sedan, 30th
Anniversary Edition Sport Utility Sedan Ltd., 30th Anniversary Edition
Outback Ltd. w/Dual Moonroof, Outback Special Service Vehicle, and
Postal
-- Available on Brighton, L, 30th Anniversary L, 2.5 GT, 30th Anniversary
Edition 2.5 GT Ltd., Outback, Outback w/All-Weather Pkg., and 30th
Anniversary Edition Outback Ltd.
All-Weather Package $400
(Includes Heated Front Seats, Heated Side-View Mirrors & Windshield Wiper
De-Icer)
-- Standard on 30th Anniversary Edition Sport Utility Sedan, 30th
Anniversary Edition Sport Utility Sedan Ltd., Outback w/All-Weather
Pkg., 30th Anniversary Edition Outback Ltd., 30th Anniversary Edition
Outback Ltd. w/Dual Moonroof, and Outback Special Service Vehicle
