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2022 Subaru Legacy Trims Comparison

2022 Legacy trim level differences

The 2022 Subaru Legacy is a midsize sedan sold in six trim levels: Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, Limited XT and Touring XT. Non-XT trims are powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine good for 182 horsepower. Those trims with the XT moniker get a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 260 horsepower. Every Legacy uses a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and comes standard with all-wheel drive. Standard and optional equipment highlights include:

Base
Starts you out with:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • Adaptive LED headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
  • Automatic climate control
  • Height-adjustable driver's seat
  • 60/40-split folding rear seat
  • Dual 7-inch central displays
  • Four-speaker audio system
  • Subaru's Starlink infotainment system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Two USB ports
  • Satellite radio

Every Legacy also includes a suite of driving aids, which Subaru calls EyeSight. It consists of:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Automatic high-beam control

Premium
Gets you more desirable features, such as:

  • Heated side mirrors
  • Windshield wiper de-icer
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated front seats
  • Rear air vents
  • 11.6-inch touchscreen display
  • Six-speaker audio system
  • Two rear USB ports

There are two unnamed option packages for the Premium. The first consists of:

  • LED foglights
  • Proximity keyless entry and push-button start
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)

The second package bundles those items with:

  • Sunroof
  • Navigation system
  • Reverse automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)

Sport
Includes the optional features above (minus the navigation system) and also adds:

  • 18-inch black-painted wheels
  • Gloss black and silver exterior trim
  • Unique grille
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Red accent interior stitching

Limited
Builds off the Premium with:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • LED foglights
  • Proximity keyless entry and push-button start
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Driver's seat memory settings
  • Power-adjustable passenger seat
  • Heated rear seats
  • Leather upholstery
  • 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert
  • Reverse automatic braking

The Limited's optional feature package includes:

  • Sunroof
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Navigation system
  • Driver monitoring system (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)

Limited XT
The Limited XT comes standard with the upgraded turbocharged engine and the Limited's optional equipment package.

Touring XT
Includes every feature available on the Legacy. Beyond the Limited XT, you get:

  • Power-folding mirrors
  • Gloss black and chrome exterior trim
  • Simulated leather trim interior accents
  • Front-view camera (aids in parking)
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Upgraded leather upholstery

Which 2022 Legacy trim does Edmunds recommend?

The Legacy Premium is our go-to selection if you want a lot of features but have an eye on the bottom line. For a modest increase over the base model, you get niceties such as an improved audio system, heated seats and USB ports in the back. This trim also offers a pair of reasonably priced option packages should you desire even more features. If your budget is a little more flexible, either trim with the turbocharged engine is a major upgrade.

Compare 2022 Legacy trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Biloxi, MS
Vehicle
Legacy Base
Legacy Premium
Legacy Sport
Legacy Limited
Legacy Limited XT
Legacy Touring XT
Vehicle
Base
2.5L 4cyl CVT
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Sport
2.5L 4cyl CVT
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Limited
2.5L 4cyl CVT
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1 for sale near you
Limited XT
2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT
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Touring XT
2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT
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Section Title

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
optional
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
cloth
leather
leather
premium leather
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
optional
standard
optional
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm
260 hp @ 5,600 rpm
260 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Engine torque
176 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
176 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
176 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
176 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
277 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
277 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
Engine displacement
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.4 l
2.4 l
Engine configuration
flat 4
flat 4
flat 4
flat 4
flat 4
flat 4
Transmission
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
Tire size
225/55R17
225/55R17
225/50R18
225/50R18
225/50R18
225/50R18
Wheel size
17 X 7.5-in
17 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
27 / 35 / 30 MPG
27 / 35 / 30 MPG
27 / 35 / 30 MPG
27 / 35 / 30 MPG
24 / 32 / 27 MPG
24 / 32 / 27 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
18.5 gal.
18.5 gal.
18.5 gal.
18.5 gal.
18.5 gal.
18.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
500 / 648 miles
500 / 648 miles
500 / 648 miles
500 / 648 miles
444 / 592 miles
444 / 592 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
36.8 ft.
36.8 ft.
36.8 ft.
36.8 ft.
36.8 ft.
36.8 ft.
Curb weight
3,489 lb.
3,505 lb.
3,560 lb.
3,581 lb.
3,779 lb.
3,790 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
81.8 in.
81.8 in.
81.8 in.
81.8 in.
81.8 in.
81.8 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
Height
59.1 in.
59.1 in.
59.1 in.
59.1 in.
59.1 in.
59.1 in.
Length
190.6 in.
190.6 in.
190.6 in.
190.6 in.
190.6 in.
190.6 in.
Wheelbase
108.3 in.
108.3 in.
108.3 in.
108.3 in.
108.3 in.
108.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
15.1 cu. ft.
15.1 cu. ft.
15.1 cu. ft.
15.1 cu. ft.
15.1 cu. ft.
15.1 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
37.3 in.
39.4 in.
37.3 in.
37.3 in.
Front Leg Room
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
Front Shoulder Room
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
Rear Head Room
37.3 in.
37.3 in.
37.2 in.
37.3 in.
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
Rear Leg Room
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
57.4 in.
57.4 in.
57.4 in.
57.4 in.
57.4 in.
57.4 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$33,708
$33,802
$36,520
$35,890
$38,715
$39,154
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.45
$0.45
$0.49
$0.48
$0.52
$0.52
Depreciation
$9,796
$9,480
$11,016
$10,367
$11,578
$11,830
Financing
$3,590
$3,663
$4,034
$3,977
$4,436
$4,583
Taxes & Fees
$1,120
$1,140
$1,240
$1,225
$1,350
$1,390
Fuel
$7,221
$7,221
$7,221
$7,221
$8,029
$8,029
Insurance
$3,632
$3,949
$4,072
$4,163
$4,163
$4,163
Maintenance
$6,441
$6,441
$7,029
$7,029
$6,967
$6,967
Repairs
$1,908
$1,908
$1,908
$1,908
$2,192
$2,192
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Slate Black, cloth
Warm Ivory, cloth
Slate Black, cloth
Titanium Gray, cloth
Two-Tone Gray, cloth
Warm Ivory, leather
Slate Black, leather
Titanium Gray, leather
Warm Ivory, leather
Slate Black, leather
Titanium Gray, leather
Tan Nappa, premium leather
Exterior
Abyss Blue Pearl
Crystal White Pearl
Ice Silver Metallic
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Crystal Black Silica
Abyss Blue Pearl
Crystal White Pearl
Crimson Red Pearl
Ice Silver Metallic
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Crystal Black Silica
Brilliant Bronze Metallic
Crystal White Pearl
Abyss Blue Pearl
Crimson Red Pearl
Ice Silver Metallic
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Crystal Black Silica
Abyss Blue Pearl
Crystal White Pearl
Crimson Red Pearl
Ice Silver Metallic
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Crystal Black Silica
Brilliant Bronze Metallic
Abyss Blue Pearl
Crystal White Pearl
Crimson Red Pearl
Ice Silver Metallic
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Crystal Black Silica
Brilliant Bronze Metallic
Crystal White Pearl
Abyss Blue Pearl
Crimson Red Pearl
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Crystal Black Silica
Brilliant Bronze Metallic