Used 2015 Subaru Legacy for sale 

The 2015 Subaru Legacy is available in four trim options, namely 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited, and 3.5R Limited. The base 2.5i is available at a price of $21,695 and gets great standard features for the price point. The numbers in the trim names denote the engine that is equipped with them. Thus the 3.5R Limited gets a bigger 3.5-liter boxer-6 engine. The top trim is available at $29,595. Here is a list of the key features that are available with all the trims of the Subaru Legacy. 

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If the four-cylinder engine feels adequate to you, then we would recommend you to go for the 2.5i Premium trim. It adds multiple great features over the base trim without increasing the price too much. Thus available for $23,4,05 the 2.5i Premium provides great value for the money spent. Otherwise, the top-end trim with a 3.5L boxer-6 engine should be your choice.

The 2015 Subaru Legacy is available in two engine options. The 2.5-liter Flat 4 base engine generates a decent 175 hp along with 174 lb-ft of torque. The top trim gets a much more powerful 3.5-liter boxer-6 engine that generates 256 hp along with 247 lb-ft of torque.

Both the engines are mated with continuously variable transmission and deliver the power to all the wheels as standard. The base engine is slow on acceleration, with 0 to 60 mph reached in 8.1 seconds. Further, the quarter-mile distance is covered in 16.9 seconds. 

The 2015 Honda Accord is the most powerful in this comparison with a power output of 185 hp, while the Toyota Camry is slightly more powerful than the Legacy with 178 hp. Toyota Camry is the quickest in acceleration, with 0-60 mph in 7.9 seconds, while the Accord is the slowest at 9.6 seconds. The Legacy has the highest top speed of 135 mph in the competition.

The base 2.5-liter engine in the 2015 Subaru legacy is one of the most economical engines that we see in this segment. It provides us with a mileage of 26 mpg in the city, which improves to 36 mpg on the highway. Thus we get a combined mileage of 30 mpg from the Subaru Legacy. Along with that, it has a fuel tank capacity of 18.5 gallons that provides a maximum range of 666 miles.

The Honda Accord provides a slightly better combined fuel economy of 31 mpg as compared to the Legacy. The Camry is the least efficient in this comparison with a combined mileage of 28 mpg. Both Honda and Toyota have a similar fuel tank capacity of around 17 gallons, which results in a maximum range of 619 miles and 595 miles, respectively.

The interior design of the 2015 Subaru Legacy is pretty simple and minimalistic which does not create a lot of excitement. But that is not necessarily a bad thing as the interior has an improved comfort level with the addition of cushioning at all the important touchpoints.

The Legacy provides great spacing for all the passengers inside the cabin. It can carry a total of 5 passengers and also provides a decent cargo capacity of 15 cu.ft. 

All the vehicles in this comparison can accommodate upto 5 passengers. The Accord provides considerable spacing to all the passengers, while the Camry has slightly lower headroom at the front. The Accord has a slightly larger cargo capacity of 15.8 cu.ft, while the Camry provides a cargo capacity of 15.4 cu.ft. Here is a list of all the interior features that are available with the 2015 Subaru Legacy:

• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Eight-way power driver seat
• Full power accessories
• 60/40-split folding rear seat
• Heated front seats
• Leather upholstery

How is the 2015 Subaru Legacy Sedan’s infotainment system?

The infotainment system available in the 2015 Subaru Legacy is one of the most well-equipped systems that we see in this segment. It gets multiple standard features right from the base trim, which includes Bluetooth connectivity, HD and satellite radio, a four-speaker sound system, smartphone integration with Pandora, and Aha audio streaming.

Along with that, it gets a 6.2-inch touchscreen display that is rarely seen at this price point. Moving to the upper trims adds in a 6-speaker audio system, voice commands, and a bigger 7-inch touchscreen display. There is also an option to opt for the 12-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system on the upper trims. Here is a list of all the infotainment features that are available with the 2015 Subaru Legacy:

• 6.2/7 inch touchscreen display
• Bluetooth connectivity
• HD and satellite radio
• Smartphone integration with Pandora
• 4/6 -speaker sound system
• Voice commands
• 12-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system

Just like the interior, the exterior design of the 2015 Subaru Legacy is not at all flashy. Yet it provides a stunning design with the inclusion of a big trapezoidal grille at the front along with the hawkeye shaped headlights.

The sloping roofline gives it a coupe-like shape but then cuts down the headroom available to the rear passengers. The Legacy is the heaviest in this comparison with a curb weight of 3,468 pounds. It has a length of 189 inches along with a wheelbase of 108.3 inches. Along with that, it has a higher ground clearance of 6 inches.

The Honda Accord and Toyota Camry have a similar curb weight of around 3,350 pounds. The Honda Accord, as well as the Camry, have a striking look from the exterior. All of these vehicles have a similar footprint on the road. When it comes to ground clearance, Camry stands tallest to the ground at 6.1 inches. Major exterior highlights of the sedan are:

• 17/18-inch alloy wheels
• Automatic headlights
• Heated exterior mirrors
• Windshield wiper de-icer
• Sunroof
• Adaptive fog lights

The NHTSA has rated the 2015 Subaru Legacy with a perfect 5-star safety rating. Along with that, the IIHS has also given it a Good rating in all of the tests. The IIHS has also given the Subaru Legacy a Top Safety Pick Plus award for the year 2015 in the midsize sedan category. Thus the Legacy is capable of safeguarding the passengers in case of an accident. Along with that, the Legacy is equipped with multiple standard and optional safety features. Few salient safety features include:

• Stability control
• Traction control
• Antilock disc brakes
• Rearview camera
• Airbags
• Adaptive cruise control
• Pre-collision braking
• Lane-departure warning 
• Sway warning

The 2015 Subaru Legacy is one of the most affordable sedans that provides great standard features right from the base trim, which is hardly seen in this segment. The base engine is decent on power output, while the boxer-6 engine is much more powerful and thus provides enhanced performance. The interior is spacious and provides decent cargo volume as well. The Subaru Legacy is one of the safest sedans as per the safety rating provided by the government organizations and thus is easy to recommend.