2021 Subaru Outback trim levels explained
Base to top
$13,150
- 15 trims. $26,795 to $39,945.
- Base: AWD. Top: Touring XT Crossover AWD.
All 15 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | $26,795 | $1,050 | 2.5L 4cyl | 182 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| Crossover AWD | $26,795 | $1,050 | N/A | N/A | AWD | CVT | 26 mpg to 29 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5i Premium Crossover AWD | $27,695 | $1,050 | N/A | N/A | AWD | CVT | 26 mpg to 29 mpg | 5 |
| Premium AWD | $29,045 | $1,050 | 2.5L 4cyl | 182 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| Premium Crossover AWD | $29,045 | $1,050 | N/A | N/A | AWD | CVT | 26 mpg to 29 mpg | 5 |
| Limited AWD | $33,595 | $1,050 | 2.5L 4cyl | 182 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| Crossover Limited AWD | $33,595 | $1,050 | N/A | N/A | AWD | CVT | 26 mpg to 29 mpg | 5 |
| Onyx Edition XT AWD | $35,145 | $1,050 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 26 mpg | 5 |
| Onyx Edition XT Crossover AWD | $35,145 | $1,050 | N/A | N/A | AWD | CVT | 26 mpg to 29 mpg | 5 |
| Touring AWD | $37,495 | $1,050 | 2.5L 4cyl | 182 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| Touring Crossover AWD | $37,495 | $1,050 | N/A | N/A | AWD | CVT | 26 mpg to 29 mpg | 5 |
| Limited XT AWD | $37,995 | $1,050 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 26 mpg | 5 |
| Limited XT Crossover AWD | $37,995 | $1,050 | N/A | N/A | AWD | CVT | 26 mpg to 29 mpg | 5 |
| Touring XT AWD | $39,945 | $1,050 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 26 mpg | 5 |
| Touring XT Crossover AWD | $39,945 | $1,050 | N/A | N/A | AWD | CVT | 26 mpg to 29 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Crossover to 2.5i Premium Crossover: +$900
Crossover AWD $26,795 to 2.5i Premium Crossover AWD $27,695.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
2.5i Premium Crossover to Premium: +$1,350
2.5i Premium Crossover AWD $27,695 to Premium AWD $29,045.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Premium Crossover to Limited: +$4,550
Premium Crossover AWD $29,045 to Limited AWD $33,595.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Crossover Limited to Onyx Edition XT: +$1,550
Crossover Limited AWD $33,595 to Onyx Edition XT AWD $35,145.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Onyx Edition XT Crossover to Touring: +$2,350
Onyx Edition XT Crossover AWD $35,145 to Touring AWD $37,495.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Touring Crossover to Limited XT: +$500
Touring Crossover AWD $37,495 to Limited XT AWD $37,995.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Limited XT Crossover to Touring XT: +$1,950
Limited XT Crossover AWD $37,995 to Touring XT AWD $39,945.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Limited AWD, $33,595.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Premium AWD, $29,045.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Touring AWD, $37,495. Optional from Limited AWD, $33,595.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: AWD, $26,795.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: AWD, $26,795.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Limited AWD, $33,595. Optional from Premium AWD, $29,045.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Touring AWD, $37,495. Optional from Premium AWD, $29,045.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Limited AWD, $33,595. Optional from AWD, $26,795.
- Remote start: optional from AWD, $26,795.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Limited AWD, $33,595.
- Not on any trim: a 360 camera, a third row, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | AWD | Premium AWD | Limited AWD | Onyx Edition XT AWD | Touring AWD | Limited XT AWD | Touring XT AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | S | N | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | O | N | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | O | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | O | O | O | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | O | O | S | O | S | S | S |
| Remote start | O | O | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | S | S | S | S | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data for 8 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: every trim.
- The most hp: Onyx Edition XT AWD, 260 hp, $35,145.
- The best mpg: AWD, 29 mpg, $26,795.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Crossover AWD, 2.5i Premium Crossover AWD, Premium Crossover AWD, Crossover Limited AWD, Onyx Edition XT Crossover AWD, Touring Crossover AWD, Limited XT Crossover AWD, Touring XT Crossover AWD.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 7 trims. Median change: +$150.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | $26,645 | $26,795 | +$150 |
| Premium AWD | $28,895 | $29,045 | +$150 |
| Limited AWD | $33,445 | $33,595 | +$150 |
| Onyx Edition XT AWD | $34,895 | $35,145 | +$250 |
| Touring AWD | $37,345 | $37,495 | +$150 |
| Limited XT AWD | $37,745 | $37,995 | +$250 |
| Touring XT AWD | $39,695 | $39,945 | +$250 |
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What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
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