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2026 Subaru Outback trim levels explained

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Premium AWD$34,995Limited AWD$41,715Limited XT AWD$44,365Wilderness AWD$44,995Touring AWD$45,395Touring XT AWD$47,995
6 priced trims by MSRP. Orange: base trim. Bars start at $0.

All 6 trims

2026 Subaru Outback trims by MSRP
TrimMSRPDestinationEnginehpDrivetrainTransmissionMPGSeats
Premium AWD$34,995$1,4502.5L 4cyl180 hpAWDCVT27 mpg5
Limited AWD$41,715$1,4502.5L 4cyl180 hpAWDCVT27 mpg5
Limited XT AWD$44,365$1,4502.4L 4cyl260 hpAWDCVT24 mpg5
Wilderness AWD$44,995$1,4502.4L 4cyl260 hpAWDCVT23 mpg5
Touring AWD$45,395$1,4502.5L 4cyl180 hpAWDCVT27 mpg5
Touring XT AWD$47,995$1,4502.4L 4cyl260 hpAWDCVT24 mpg5

What changes at each step

  1. Premium to Limited: +$6,720

    Premium AWD $34,995 to Limited AWD $41,715.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, Navigation, Premium audio, Heated rear seats, Power front seats, plus 1 more.

  2. Limited to Limited XT: +$2,650

    Limited AWD $41,715 to Limited XT AWD $44,365.

    • Engine: 2.5L 4cyl to 2.4L 4cyl.
    • Power: 180 hp to 260 hp.
    • MPG: 27 mpg to 24 mpg.

    Adds as standard: 360 camera.

  3. Limited XT to Wilderness: +$630

    Limited XT AWD $44,365 to Wilderness AWD $44,995.

    • MPG: 24 mpg to 23 mpg.

    No added standard equipment listed.

  4. Wilderness to Touring: +$400

    Wilderness AWD $44,995 to Touring AWD $45,395.

    • Engine: 2.4L 4cyl to 2.5L 4cyl.
    • Power: 260 hp to 180 hp.
    • MPG: 23 mpg to 27 mpg.

    Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Navigation, Power front seats, Power-folding mirrors.

  5. Touring to Touring XT: +$2,600

    Touring AWD $45,395 to Touring XT AWD $47,995.

    • Engine: 2.5L 4cyl to 2.4L 4cyl.
    • Power: 180 hp to 260 hp.
    • MPG: 27 mpg to 24 mpg.

    No added standard equipment listed.

Which trim has each feature

  • Cheapest trim with leather seats: Limited AWD, $41,715.
  • Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Premium AWD, $34,995.
  • Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Limited AWD, $41,715. Optional from Premium AWD, $34,995.
  • Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Limited XT AWD, $44,365.
  • Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Premium AWD, $34,995.
  • Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Premium AWD, $34,995.
  • Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Premium AWD, $34,995.
  • Cheapest trim with navigation: Limited AWD, $41,715. Optional from Premium AWD, $34,995.
  • Cheapest trim with premium audio: Limited AWD, $41,715.
  • Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Limited AWD, $41,715.
  • Not on any trim: a third row, remote start, a panoramic roof.

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

2026 Subaru Outback: features by trim
FeaturePremium AWDLimited AWDLimited XT AWDWilderness AWDTouring AWDTouring XT AWD
Leather seatsNSSOSS
Heated front seatsSSSSSS
Heated steering wheelOSSNSS
360 cameraNNSOSS
Blind spot warningSSSSSS
Apple CarPlay or Android AutoSSSSSS
Power liftgate or trunkSSSSSS
Third rowNNNNNN
NavigationOSSOSS
Premium audioNSSSSS
Remote startNNNNNN
Heated rear seatsNSSSSS
Panoramic roofNNNNNN

Cheapest trim with

  • AWD or 4WD: every trim.
  • The most hp: Limited XT AWD, 260 hp, $44,365.
  • The best mpg: Premium AWD, 27 mpg, $34,995.

New for 2026

Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.

  • Added: none.
  • Dropped: AWD, Onyx Edition AWD, Onyx Edition XT AWD.
  • Carried over with a price: 6 trims. Median change: +$2,710.
Price change by trim, 2025 to 2026
Trim20252026Change
Premium AWD$33,060$34,995+$1,935
Limited AWD$39,720$41,715+$1,995
Limited XT AWD$42,060$44,365+$2,305
Wilderness AWD$41,710$44,995+$3,285
Touring AWD$42,280$45,395+$3,115
Touring XT AWD$44,730$47,995+$3,265

What this cannot tell you

Prices exclude options, packages and destination.

Equipment comes from one source and can lag.

How values are checked