Subaru WRX trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 5, 2026

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.

Current WRX trim levels: Fifth generation (2026 model year)

The current WRX launched for 2022 with a 271-hp 2.4L turbo. For 2026 a base trim returned, the Premium price fell $3,755, and EyeSight became standard on manual cars too. Subaru has shown a 350-unit 2027 WRX GD25 (6-speed manual, World Rally Blue) with pricing to come; 2027 lineup pricing is not out yet.[1][2][3]

Subaru WRX Fifth generation (2026 model year) trims in ladder order with 2026 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2026, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
WRX (base)	$32,495excl. $1,195 destination (2026 MY)	2.4L turbocharged SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (271 hp, 258 lb-ft), 6-speed manual	18-inch wheels, keyless access, 11.6-inch touchscreen EyeSight and DriverFocus standard [1][2]
Premium	$33,995excl. $1,195 destination (2026 MY); $3,755 less than 2025	2.4L turbocharged SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (271 hp, 258 lb-ft), 6-speed manual	Heated front seats, LED fog lights Option 12 ($1,865): Harman Kardon audio, moonroof [1][2]
Limited	$38,995excl. $1,195 destination (2026 MY); SPT automatic $39,995	2.4L turbocharged SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (271 hp, 258 lb-ft), 6MT or SPT	Navigation, Harman Kardon, 10-way power seat, blind-spot detection [1][2]
GT	$44,995excl. $1,195 destination (2026 MY); SPT only	2.4L turbocharged SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (271 hp, 258 lb-ft), SPT	Recaro seats in Ultrasuede, 12.3-inch digital cluster, electronically adjustable dampers [1][2]
tS	$44,995excl. $1,195 destination (2026 MY)	2.4L turbocharged SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (271 hp, 258 lb-ft), 6-speed manual	STI-tuned electronic dampers, Brembo 6-piston front brakes, Drive Mode Select Recaro seats with blue accents [1][2]
Series.Yellow	$45,995excl. $1,195 destination (2026 MY); limited production	2.4L turbocharged SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (271 hp, 258 lb-ft), 6-speed manual	Based on the tS; Sunrise Yellow paint and matte black 19-inch wheels [1][2]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Subaru pricing source.

WRX packages and option codes (2022–present)

Package and option codes as listed in Subaru pricing and press material.

Subaru WRX Fifth generation (2026 model year) packages by trim with Subaru option codes
Code	Trim	What it is	Source
12	Premium	Harman Kardon speaker system and moonroof ($1,865)	[1]

Previous WRX trim levels: Fifth generation, launch model year (2022)

The 2022 WRX was all new, with a 2.4L turbo rated at 271 hp and 258 lb-ft, the optional Subaru Performance Transmission (SPT), and a new top GT trim.[2]

Subaru WRX Fifth generation, launch model year (2022) trims in ladder order with 2022 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2022, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
WRX (base)	$29,1056-speed manual, excl. destination (2022 MY); SPT $30,955	2.4L turbocharged SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (271 hp, 258 lb-ft)	SPT option added EyeSight [2]
Premium	$31,6056-speed manual, excl. destination (2022 MY); SPT $33,655	2.4L turbocharged SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (271 hp, 258 lb-ft)	18-inch dark gray wheels, LED fog lights [2]
Limited	$35,9956-speed manual, excl. destination (2022 MY); SPT $38,245	2.4L turbocharged SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (271 hp, 258 lb-ft)	LED steering-responsive headlights, blind-spot detection [2]
GT	$41,895SPT only, excl. destination (2022 MY)	2.4L turbocharged SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (271 hp, 258 lb-ft)	New top trim [2]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Subaru pricing source.

Previous WRX trim levels: Fourth generation, launch model year (2015)

For 2015 the WRX got a 268-hp 2.0L direct-injection turbo and its first 6-speed manual, while the WRX STI used a 305-hp 2.5L turbo. A 1,000-unit STI Launch Edition was offered. Subaru priced this generation through the 2021 model year before the all-new 2022 WRX.[4][5][2]

Subaru WRX Fourth generation, launch model year (2015) trims in ladder order with 2015 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2015, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
WRX	$26,2956-speed manual, excl. $795 destination (2015 MY)	2.0L turbocharged BOXER flat-4 (268 hp)	First WRX with a 6-speed manual [4]
WRX Premium	$28,4956-speed manual, excl. $795 destination (2015 MY); CVT $29,695	2.0L turbocharged BOXER flat-4 (268 hp)	All-Weather Package [4]
WRX Limited	$29,9956-speed manual, excl. $795 destination (2015 MY); CVT $31,195	2.0L turbocharged BOXER flat-4 (268 hp)	Leather, 8-way power driver seat [4]
WRX STI	$34,495excl. $795 destination (2015 MY)	2.5L turbocharged BOXER flat-4 (305 hp)	Wide-body sedan, Alcantara seats [4]
WRX STI Launch Edition	$37,395excl. $795 destination (2015 MY)	2.5L turbocharged BOXER flat-4 (305 hp)	1,000 units; blue interior highlights, STI short-throw shifter [4]
WRX STI Limited	$38,495excl. $795 destination (2015 MY)	2.5L turbocharged BOXER flat-4 (305 hp)	Leather, Harman Kardon audio, moonroof [4]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Subaru pricing source.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the 2026 Subaru WRX trim levels?

Base, Premium, Limited, GT, tS and the limited-production Series.Yellow. Prices run from $32,495 to $45,995 MSRP before the $1,195 destination charge.

Which WRX trims have a manual transmission?

For 2026 a 6-speed manual is standard on every trim except GT. The SPT automatic is optional on Limited and standard on GT.

How much horsepower does the WRX have?

Every current WRX uses a 2.4L turbo boxer rated at 271 hp and 258 lb-ft.

What does the WRX tS add?

STI-tuned electronically controlled dampers, Brembo brakes with 6-piston front calipers, Drive Mode Select and Recaro seats, for $44,995 in 2026.

Is there a new WRX STI?

The 2026 WRX lineup has no STI; the most recent STI in Subaru's pricing releases is the 2021 model. For 2027 Subaru has announced a 350-unit WRX GD25 special edition, with pricing to come.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Subaru for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

2026 Subaru WRX Brings Back the Affordable Rally-inspired Sports Sedan Starting at $32,495 MSRP (Jan 20, 2026) — Subaru U.S. Media Center (media.subaru.com)
Subaru Announces Pricing on the All-new 2022 WRX (Feb 17, 2022) — Subaru U.S. Media Center (media.subaru.com)
Subaru Debuts Limited-production 2027 Subaru WRX GD25, 2027 Subaru BRZ ZC15 at Boxerfest 2026 (Sep 28, 2026) — Subaru U.S. Media Center (media.subaru.com)
Subaru Announces Pricing on All New 2015 WRX and WRX STI Sedans (Feb 13, 2014) — Subaru U.S. Media Center (media.subaru.com)
Subaru Announces Pricing for 2021 WRX and WRX STI Performance Cars (Dec 10, 2020) — Subaru U.S. Media Center (media.subaru.com)

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