Subaru trim levels explained
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Most Subaru models climb a grade ladder from a base trim through Premium and Limited to Touring, with Wilderness off-road versions, Sport and Limited hybrids, and turbocharged XT versions on some lines. The WRX adds GT and tS grades, and the BRZ is sold as Limited and tS. CarWhere lays out 124 trims across 9 Subaru models — Outback, Forester, Crosstrek, Ascent, WRX, BRZ, Impreza, Legacy and Solterra — with dated base MSRPs, engines and key equipment.
| Model | Current generation | Trims | From (USD) | Trim ladder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Outback trim levels | Seventh generation (2027 model year) | 7 | $32,9952027 MY | Outback (base) → Premium → Limited → Touring → Limited XT → Wilderness → Touring XT |
| Subaru Forester trim levels | Sixth generation (2027 model year) | 9 | $29,9952027 MY | Forester (base) → Premium → Premium Hybrid → Limited → Sport Hybrid → Limited Hybrid → Wilderness → Wilderness Hybrid → Touring Hybrid |
| Subaru Crosstrek trim levels | Third generation (2027 model year) | 6 | $26,9952027 MY | Crosstrek (base) → Premium → Limited → Wilderness → Sport Hybrid → Limited Hybrid |
| Subaru Ascent trim levels | First generation (2027 model year) | 5 | $40,7952027 MY | Premium → Limited → Limited Bronze Edition → Touring → Onyx Edition Touring |
| Subaru WRX trim levels | Fifth generation (2026 model year) | 6 | $32,4952026 MY | WRX (base) → Premium → Limited → GT → tS → Series.Yellow |
| Subaru BRZ trim levels | Second generation (2027 model year) | 2 | $36,1402027 MY | Limited → tS |
| Subaru Impreza trim levels | Sixth generation (2027 model year) | 2 | $24,5952027 MY | Impreza (base) → RS |
| Subaru Legacy trim levels | Seventh generation, final model year (2025) | 5 | $26,8102025 MY | Legacy (base) → Premium → Limited → Sport → Touring XT |
| Subaru Solterra trim levels | Updated Solterra (2027 model year) | 4 | $38,4952027 MY | Premium → Limited → Limited XT → Touring XT |
Subaru Outback trim levels
The 2027 Subaru Outback comes in seven trims: base ($32,995), Premium ($34,995), Limited ($39,995), Touring ($43,495), Limited XT ($43,595), Wilderness ($43,995) and Touring XT ($46,595). Destination ($1,545) is extra. Non-XT trims use a 180-hp 2.5L; XT and Wilderness trims get a 260-hp 2.4L turbo.
Subaru Forester trim levels
The 2027 Subaru Forester has nine trims: gas Base ($29,995), Premium ($31,995), Limited ($37,595) and Wilderness ($39,495), plus Premium, Sport, Wilderness, Limited and Touring Hybrid ($34,730–$41,545). Prices exclude $1,525 destination. Gas models make 180 hp; hybrids make 194 hp combined.
Subaru Crosstrek trim levels
The 2027 Subaru Crosstrek comes in six trims: Base ($26,995), Premium ($27,995), Limited ($32,995), Wilderness ($33,795), Sport Hybrid ($33,995) and Limited Hybrid ($35,995). Destination ($1,525) is extra. Gas trims use a 180-hp 2.5L, and the hybrids make 194 combined hp with an EPA-estimated 630-mile range.
Subaru Ascent trim levels
The 2027 Subaru Ascent has five trims: Premium ($40,795), Limited ($47,985), Limited Bronze Edition ($49,095), Touring ($51,165) and Onyx Edition Touring ($51,995). Destination ($1,545) is extra. Every trim uses a 260-hp, 277 lb-ft 2.4L turbo boxer, a CVT and AWD, and can tow up to 5,000 lb.
Subaru WRX trim levels
The 2026 Subaru WRX has six trims: base ($32,495), Premium ($33,995), Limited ($38,995 manual, $39,995 SPT), GT ($44,995), tS ($44,995) and the limited-run Series.Yellow ($45,995). Destination ($1,195) is extra. All use a 271-hp 2.4L turbo boxer with AWD; GT is automatic-only.
Subaru BRZ trim levels
The 2027 Subaru BRZ comes in two trims: Limited at $36,140 with the 6-speed manual ($36,990 automatic) and tS at $38,770, manual only. Destination ($1,295) is extra. Both use a 228-hp 2.4L boxer driving the rear wheels, and EyeSight is now standard on manual cars too.
Subaru Impreza trim levels
The 2027 Subaru Impreza has two trims: base at $24,595 and RS at $29,495, before the $1,295 destination charge. Both are 5-door hatchbacks with a 180-hp 2.5L boxer, CVT and all-wheel drive. The new base trim is $2,000 below the 2026 entry price.
Subaru Legacy trim levels
The 2025 Subaru Legacy, the final model year, came in five trims: base ($26,810), Premium ($29,110), Limited, Sport ($36,410) and Touring XT ($40,110), before $1,170 destination. Base, Premium and Limited used a 182-hp 2.5L; Sport and Touring XT a 260-hp 2.4L turbo. Production ended in 2025.
Subaru Solterra trim levels
The 2027 Subaru Solterra EV has four trims: Premium ($38,495), Limited ($41,395), Limited XT ($42,895) and Touring XT ($45,855), before $1,525 destination. Premium and Limited make 233 hp from dual motors; XT trims make 338 hp. All use a 74.7-kWh battery with up to 288 miles of estimated range.
Confirm the real trim and packages of any Subaru.
Badges can be swapped and listings get trims wrong. The CarWhere Subaru build sheet reconstructs factory colors, options and packages from licensed VIN-level build data — availability is checked free, and it is $9.99 only when detailed build data is found for that VIN.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Outback trim levels in order?
The current Subaru Outback (Seventh generation (2027 model year)) comes in 7 trims, lowest to highest: Outback (base), Premium, Limited, Touring, Limited XT, Wilderness, Touring XT. Base prices for the 2027 model year start at $32,995.
What are the Forester trim levels in order?
The current Subaru Forester (Sixth generation (2027 model year)) comes in 9 trims, lowest to highest: Forester (base), Premium, Premium Hybrid, Limited, Sport Hybrid, Limited Hybrid, Wilderness, Wilderness Hybrid, Touring Hybrid. Base prices for the 2027 model year start at $29,995.
What are the Crosstrek trim levels in order?
The current Subaru Crosstrek (Third generation (2027 model year)) comes in 6 trims, lowest to highest: Crosstrek (base), Premium, Limited, Wilderness, Sport Hybrid, Limited Hybrid. Base prices for the 2027 model year start at $26,995.
What are the Ascent trim levels in order?
The current Subaru Ascent (First generation (2027 model year)) comes in 5 trims, lowest to highest: Premium, Limited, Limited Bronze Edition, Touring, Onyx Edition Touring. Base prices for the 2027 model year start at $40,795.
How can I tell what trim my Subaru is?
Badges can be swapped or deleted, so the reliable record is the original paperwork or the build record tied to the VIN, which shows the trim, engine and packages the car was built with. Trim names also change between generations, so the trim and packages are only confirmed by the build record.
Sources
Each trim page lists its own dated Subaru sources. Key references:
- Subaru of America media center — pricing, specifications and model-year changes — Subaru of America, Inc.
- subaru.com — models, build and price — Subaru of America, Inc.
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