2014 Subaru Legacy vs. 2015 Subaru Legacy
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2014 Subaru Legacy and 2015 Subaru Legacy contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2014 Subaru Legacy and the 2015 Subaru Legacy.
When we compare the 2014 Subaru Legacy's and the 2015 Subaru Legacy's specifications and ratings, the 2014 Subaru Legacy has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2015 Subaru Legacy has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The 2014 Subaru Legacy and 2015 Subaru Legacy have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2014 Subaru Legacy's and the 2015 Subaru Legacy's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Subaru Legacy is a better car than the 2014 Subaru Legacy.
Pricing: A used 2014 Subaru Legacy ranges from $6,495 to $15,995 while a used 2015 Subaru Legacy is priced between $7,998 to $17,997.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2014 Subaru Legacy and the 2015 Subaru Legacy both lose 37.2 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Subaru Legacy is 8.4 out of 10. Subaru Legacy is ranked 9 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Subaru Legacy is 8.1 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2014 Subaru Legacy’s base engine makes 173 horsepower, and the 2015 Subaru Legacy base engine makes 175 horsepower. The Legacy is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 537 miles. The Legacy is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 666 miles. This gives the 2015 Subaru Legacy the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2014 Subaru Legacy. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the 2014 Subaru Legacy has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2015 Subaru Legacy has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Subaru Legacy has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$20,295
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
$23,263
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$20,295 - $35,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$21,695
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
$24,023
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$21,150 - $38,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,312
Price Range:
$6,495 - $15,995
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
$11,122
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$8,608 - $13,988
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
78
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
116,774
# Good or Great Deals:
23
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$13,259
Price Range:
$7,998 - $17,997
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
$12,581
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$10,828 - $16,005
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
178
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
106,568
# Good or Great Deals:
74
Subaru Legacy Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Subaru Legacy Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2014 Subaru Legacy
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
1.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
0.1 - 3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
5.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Subaru Legacy
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
1.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
0.3 - 4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
5.3%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
16.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
6.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.1 - 16.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
6.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.9 - 11.5
Subaru Legacy Rankings
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11 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2014 Subaru Legacy Trim Levels
2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 3.6R Limited
2015 Subaru Legacy Trim Levels
2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 3.6R Limited
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
173 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
174 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
175 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
174 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 29 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
389 / 537 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 36 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
481 / 666 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
43 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
14.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
103.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Cargo Space:
15 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
104.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3315 lbs
Width:
81 inches
Height:
59.3 inches
Length:
187.2 inches
Wheelbase:
108.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3468 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
59 inches
Length:
188.8 inches
Wheelbase:
108.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/55R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Tungsten Metallic
Black
Crystal Black Silica
Blue
Deep Indigo Pearl / Twilight Blue Metallic
Gray
Carbide Gray Metallic
Red
Venetian Red Pearl
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic
White
Satin White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Beige
Tungsten Metallic
Black
Crystal Black Silica
Blue
Lapis Blue Pearl / Twilight Blue Metallic
Gray
Carbide Gray Metallic
Red
Venetian Red Pearl
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Ivory
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Warm Ivory
Black
Slate Black