2026 Subaru WRX trim levels explained
Base to top
$13,500
- 13 trims. $32,495 to $45,995.
- Base: AWD. Top: Series.Yellow Manual AWD.
All 13 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | $32,495 | $1,195 | 2.4L 4cyl | 271 hp | AWD | 6-speed manual | 22 mpg | 5 |
| Manual AWD | $32,495 | $1,195 | 2.4L 4cyl | 271 hp | AWD | 6-speed manual | 22 mpg | 5 |
| Premium AWD | $33,995 | $1,195 | 2.4L 4cyl | 271 hp | AWD | 6-speed manual | 22 mpg | 5 |
| Premium Manual AWD | $33,995 | $1,195 | 2.4L 4cyl | 271 hp | AWD | 6-speed manual | 22 mpg | 5 |
| Limited AWD | $38,995 | $1,195 | 2.4L 4cyl | 271 hp | AWD | 6-speed manual | 21 mpg | 5 |
| Limited Manual AWD | $38,995 | $1,195 | 2.4L 4cyl | 271 hp | AWD | 6-speed manual | 22 mpg | 5 |
| Limited CVT AWD | $39,995 | $1,195 | 2.4L 4cyl | 271 hp | AWD | CVT | 21 mpg | 5 |
| GT AWD | $44,995 | $1,195 | 2.4L 4cyl | 271 hp | AWD | N/A | 21 mpg | 5 |
| tS AWD | $44,995 | $1,195 | 2.4L 4cyl | 271 hp | AWD | 6-speed manual | 22 mpg | 5 |
| GT CVT AWD | $44,995 | $1,195 | 2.4L 4cyl | 271 hp | AWD | CVT | 21 mpg | 5 |
| tS Manual AWD | $44,995 | $1,195 | 2.4L 4cyl | 271 hp | AWD | 6-speed manual | 22 mpg | 5 |
| Series.Yellow AWD | $45,995 | $1,195 | 2.4L 4cyl | 271 hp | AWD | 6-speed manual | 22 mpg | 5 |
| Series.Yellow Manual AWD | $45,995 | $1,195 | 2.4L 4cyl | 271 hp | AWD | 6-speed manual | 22 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Manual to Premium: +$1,500
Manual AWD $32,495 to Premium AWD $33,995.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Premium Manual to Limited: +$5,000
Premium Manual AWD $33,995 to Limited AWD $38,995.
- MPG: 22 mpg to 21 mpg.
No equipment data.
Limited to Limited Manual: $0
Limited AWD $38,995 to Limited Manual AWD $38,995.
- MPG: 21 mpg to 22 mpg.
No equipment data.
Limited Manual to Limited CVT: +$1,000
Limited Manual AWD $38,995 to Limited CVT AWD $39,995.
- MPG: 22 mpg to 21 mpg.
No equipment data.
Limited CVT to GT: +$5,000
Limited CVT AWD $39,995 to GT AWD $44,995.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
GT to tS: $0
GT AWD $44,995 to tS AWD $44,995.
- MPG: 21 mpg to 22 mpg.
Adds as standard: Hill start assist.
tS to GT CVT: $0
tS AWD $44,995 to GT CVT AWD $44,995.
- MPG: 22 mpg to 21 mpg.
No equipment data.
GT CVT to tS Manual: $0
GT CVT AWD $44,995 to tS Manual AWD $44,995.
- MPG: 21 mpg to 22 mpg.
No equipment data.
tS Manual to Series.Yellow: +$1,000
tS Manual AWD $44,995 to Series.Yellow AWD $45,995.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Limited AWD, $38,995.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Premium AWD, $33,995.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: AWD, $32,495.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: AWD, $32,495.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Limited AWD, $38,995.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Limited AWD, $38,995. Optional from Premium AWD, $33,995.
- Not on any trim: a heated steering wheel, a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, remote start, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | AWD | Premium AWD | Limited AWD | GT AWD | tS AWD | Series.Yellow AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | S | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | S | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | O | S | S | S | S |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data for 7 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: every trim.
- The most hp: every trim, 271 hp.
- The best mpg: AWD, 22 mpg, $32,495.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: AWD, Manual AWD, Series.Yellow AWD, Series.Yellow Manual AWD.
- Dropped: Premium CVT AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 9 trims. Median change: -$3,135.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium AWD | $37,750 | $33,995 | -$3,755 |
| Premium Manual AWD | $37,750 | $33,995 | -$3,755 |
| Limited AWD | $42,130 | $38,995 | -$3,135 |
| Limited Manual AWD | $42,130 | $38,995 | -$3,135 |
| Limited CVT AWD | $43,680 | $39,995 | -$3,685 |
| GT AWD | $47,705 | $44,995 | -$2,710 |
| tS AWD | $47,705 | $44,995 | -$2,710 |
| GT CVT AWD | $47,705 | $44,995 | -$2,710 |
| tS Manual AWD | $47,705 | $44,995 | -$2,710 |
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What this cannot tell you
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