2020 Subaru Outback trim levels explained

All 7 trims

What changes at each step

1. AWD to Premium: +$2,250

   AWD $26,645 to Premium AWD $28,895.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Power driver seat, Leather steering wheel, Heated mirrors, Privacy glass, Fog lights.

2. Premium to Limited: +$4,550

   Premium AWD $28,895 to Limited AWD $33,445.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Leather seats, Power liftgate or trunk, Premium audio, Heated rear seats, Smart key entry, Push-button start, plus 3 more.

3. Limited to Onyx Edition XT: +$1,450

   Limited AWD $33,445 to Onyx Edition XT AWD $34,895.

   • Engine: 2.5L 4cyl to 2.4L 4cyl.
   • Power: 182 hp to 260 hp.
   • MPG: 29 mpg to 26 mpg.

   No added standard equipment listed.

4. Onyx Edition XT to Touring: +$2,450

   Onyx Edition XT AWD $34,895 to Touring AWD $37,345.

   • Engine: 2.4L 4cyl to 2.5L 4cyl.
   • Power: 260 hp to 182 hp.
   • MPG: 26 mpg to 29 mpg.

   Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, Navigation, Premium audio, Live traffic, Power-folding mirrors.

5. Touring to Limited XT: +$400

   Touring AWD $37,345 to Limited XT AWD $37,745.

   • Engine: 2.5L 4cyl to 2.4L 4cyl.
   • Power: 182 hp to 260 hp.
   • MPG: 29 mpg to 26 mpg.

   No added standard equipment listed.

6. Limited XT to Touring XT: +$1,950

   Limited XT AWD $37,745 to Touring XT AWD $39,695.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Power-folding mirrors.

Which trim has each feature

• Cheapest trim with leather seats: Limited AWD, $33,445.
• Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Premium AWD, $28,895.
• Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Touring AWD, $37,345. Optional from Limited AWD, $33,445.
• Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: AWD, $26,645.
• Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: AWD, $26,645.
• Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Limited AWD, $33,445. Optional from Premium AWD, $28,895.
• Cheapest trim with navigation: Touring AWD, $37,345. Optional from Premium AWD, $28,895.
• Cheapest trim with premium audio: Limited AWD, $33,445. Optional from AWD, $26,645.
• Remote start: optional from AWD, $26,645.
• Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Limited AWD, $33,445.
• Not on any trim: a 360 camera, a third row, a panoramic roof.

S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.

Cheapest trim with

• AWD or 4WD: every trim.
• The most hp: Onyx Edition XT AWD, 260 hp, $34,895.
• The best mpg: AWD, 29 mpg, $26,645.

New for 2020

Compared with 2019. Trims matched by name.

• Added: AWD, Premium AWD, Limited AWD, Onyx Edition XT AWD, Touring AWD, Limited XT AWD, Touring XT AWD.
• Dropped: 2.5i AWD, 2.5i Premium AWD, 2.5i Limited AWD, 3.6R Limited AWD, 2.5i Touring AWD, 3.6R Touring AWD.

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