2023 Subaru Outback trim levels explained
Base to top
$13,900
- 9 trims. $28,395 to $42,295.
- Base: AWD. Top: Touring XT AWD.
All 9 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | $28,395 | $1,225 | 2.5L 4cyl | 182 hp | AWD | CVT | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Premium AWD | $30,695 | $1,225 | 2.5L 4cyl | 182 hp | AWD | CVT | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Onyx Edition AWD | $33,495 | $1,225 | 2.5L 4cyl | 182 hp | AWD | CVT | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Limited AWD | $35,295 | $1,225 | 2.5L 4cyl | 182 hp | AWD | CVT | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Wilderness AWD | $38,445 | $1,225 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 23 mpg | 5 |
| Onyx Edition XT AWD | $38,595 | $1,225 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 25 mpg | 5 |
| Limited XT AWD | $39,695 | $1,225 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 25 mpg | 5 |
| Touring AWD | $39,845 | $1,225 | 2.5L 4cyl | 182 hp | AWD | CVT | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Touring XT AWD | $42,295 | $1,225 | 2.4L 4cyl | 260 hp | AWD | CVT | 25 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
AWD to Premium: +$2,300
AWD $28,395 to Premium AWD $30,695.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Emergency and security services, Power driver seat, Leather steering wheel, Heated mirrors, Privacy glass.
Premium to Onyx Edition: +$2,800
Premium AWD $30,695 to Onyx Edition AWD $33,495.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Power liftgate or trunk, Smart key entry, Push-button start, Garage door opener, Remote liftgate release.
Onyx Edition to Limited: +$1,800
Onyx Edition AWD $33,495 to Limited AWD $35,295.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Premium audio, Heated rear seats, Power front seats.
Limited to Wilderness: +$3,150
Limited AWD $35,295 to Wilderness AWD $38,445.
- Engine: 2.5L 4cyl to 2.4L 4cyl.
- Power: 182 hp to 260 hp.
- MPG: 28 mpg to 23 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
Wilderness to Onyx Edition XT: +$150
Wilderness AWD $38,445 to Onyx Edition XT AWD $38,595.
- MPG: 23 mpg to 25 mpg.
Adds as standard: Navigation.
Onyx Edition XT to Limited XT: +$1,100
Onyx Edition XT AWD $38,595 to Limited XT AWD $39,695.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, Premium audio.
Limited XT to Touring: +$150
Limited XT AWD $39,695 to Touring AWD $39,845.
- Engine: 2.4L 4cyl to 2.5L 4cyl.
- Power: 260 hp to 182 hp.
- MPG: 25 mpg to 28 mpg.
Adds as standard: Power-folding mirrors.
Touring to Touring XT: +$2,450
Touring AWD $39,845 to Touring XT AWD $42,295.
- Engine: 2.5L 4cyl to 2.4L 4cyl.
- Power: 182 hp to 260 hp.
- MPG: 28 mpg to 25 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Limited AWD, $35,295.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Premium AWD, $30,695.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Limited XT AWD, $39,695. Optional from Limited AWD, $35,295.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: AWD, $28,395.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: AWD, $28,395.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Onyx Edition AWD, $33,495. Optional from Premium AWD, $30,695.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Onyx Edition XT AWD, $38,595. Optional from Premium AWD, $30,695.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Limited AWD, $35,295.
- Remote start: optional from AWD, $28,395.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Limited AWD, $35,295.
- 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 | Onyx Edition AWD | Limited AWD | Wilderness AWD | Onyx Edition XT AWD | Limited XT AWD | Touring AWD | Touring XT AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | S | N | N | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | O | N | N | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | O | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | O | O | O | O | S | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | S | N | N | S | S | S |
| Remote start | O | O | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: every trim.
- The most hp: Wilderness AWD, 260 hp, $38,445.
- The best mpg: AWD, 28 mpg, $28,395.
New for 2023
Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Onyx Edition AWD.
- Dropped: Crossover AWD, Limited Crossover AWD, Onyx Edition XT Crossover AWD, Wilderness Crossover AWD, Touring Crossover AWD, Limited XT Crossover AWD, Touring XT Crossover AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 8 trims. Median change: +$1,000.
| Trim | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | $27,645 | $28,395 | +$750 |
| Premium AWD | $29,845 | $30,695 | +$850 |
| Limited AWD | $34,295 | $35,295 | +$1,000 |
| Wilderness AWD | $37,695 | $38,445 | +$750 |
| Onyx Edition XT AWD | $35,845 | $38,595 | +$2,750 |
| Limited XT AWD | $38,695 | $39,695 | +$1,000 |
| Touring AWD | $38,195 | $39,845 | +$1,650 |
| Touring XT AWD | $40,645 | $42,295 | +$1,650 |
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What this cannot tell you
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