Competition
The 2009 Legacy 3.0R Premier Package costs $38,995. If you don't need a navigation system, the 3.0R Limited costs $2,000 less. Here's a look at this Legacy's similarly-equipped rivals:

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ with options, 252 hp, $34,805 (no navigation)
Dodge Avenger R/T AWD with options, 235 hp, $33,895
Ford Fusion SEL V6 AWD with options, 221 hp, $35,604
Honda Accord EX-L with options, 268 hp, $37,790
Hyundai Sonata Limited V6, 249 hp, $31,495 (no navigation)
Mazda6 GT-V6 with options, 212 hp, $37,905
Mitsubishi Galant Ralliart, 258 hp, $32,998
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE with options, 270 hp, $39,398
Pontiac G6 GXP with options, 252 hp, $37,605 (no navigation)
Saab 9-3 with options, 210 hp, $41,345
Saturn Aura XR with options, 252 hp, $33,395 (no navigation)
Toyota Camry XLE V6 with options, 268 hp, $36,620
Volkswagen Passat 3.6L 4MOTION, 280 hp, $49,425

This Legacy may be five years old, but it's aging gracefully.

As you can see, there aren't many mid-size sedans that offer all-wheel drive within the Legacy's price range. Many luxury manufacturers like Mercedes-Benz, Audi and BMW have AWD options, but they'll cost much more than the Subaru.

Conclusion
This Legacy may be five years old, but it's just starting to show its age, if only because the competition is getting fatter. The car gets revisions almost every year, which makes it age gracefully.

Subaru's mid-size sedan isn't cheap, but it's a solid car that offers a long list of equipment, admirable performance and a host of safety features.


Photo Credit : Michel Deslauriers