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2026 Subaru Outback Trims Comparison

Which 2026 Outback trim does Edmunds recommend?

Unless you like challenging yourself when passing or merging at highway speed, you'll definitely want the turbocharged engine, and a good way to get it is with the Wilderness model. Beyond the upgraded engine, you'll receive a host of off-road goodies including a lifted suspension with electronically controlled shocks, knobby all-terrain tires, and extra drive modes for the all-wheel-drive system. You'll also get useful interior features like heated rear seats, all-weather floor mats and a Harman Kardon premium audio system.

2026 Outback trim level differences

The 2026 Subaru Outback is a five-passenger midsize SUV available in six trim levels: Premium, Limited, Limited XT, Wilderness, Touring and Touring XT. The Premium, Limited and Touring trims come equipped with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine good for 180 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. Meanwhile, Limited XT, Touring XT and Wilderness trims receive a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder making 260 hp and 277 lb-ft. All Outback models send power to all four wheels via a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and all-wheel drive.

Premium
The base Outback model starts you off with:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Power liftgate
  • Roof rails with integrated crossbars
  • Keyless entry with PIN code access to the vehicle
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Dual-zone climate control
  • Heated front seats
  • Digital instrument display
  • 12.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Every Outback also gets the Subaru EyeSight suite of driver assistance features, which includes:

  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Outback and the car in front)
  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Lane keeping assistance (steers the Outback back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Lane centering system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)

The Outback Premium can be enhanced with:

  • Upgrade option package 13
    • Power moonroof
    • Heated steering wheel
    • Wireless charging pad
    • Rain-sensing windshield wipers

Limited
The Outback Limited builds on the Premium trim's equipment list, adding:

  • 18-inch dark-finish alloy wheels
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated rear seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Power-adjustable passenger seat
  • Onboard navigation system
  • Eight-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
  • Wireless charging pad

Limited XT
Comes with all of the Limited model's features but adds the turbocharged engine and:

  • 19-inch black alloy wheels
  • Dual exhaust tips
  • 360-degree camera system

Touring
The Touring trim adds more convenience and driver assist features, including:

  • Upgraded leather upholstery
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Mirror-mounted HomeLink garage door controller

Additionally, the Touring adds these advanced driver assist features:

  • 360-degree camera system
  • Emergency Stop Assist (safely brings the Subaru to a stop if the driver is unresponsive)
  • Hands-Free Driving Assistance semi-automated driving system (can navigate the Outback to its destination with minimal driver input on certain highways)

Touring XT
In addition to the turbocharged engine, the Touring XT gets the following:

  • 19-inch black machine-finish alloy wheels

Wilderness
The Outback's most rugged trim level gets a handful of off-road-focused upgrades:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires
  • Increased ground clearance
  • Electronically controlled shocks
  • Unique front and rear bumpers
  • Copper exterior accents
  • Hill descent control
  • Selectable drive modes
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • All-weather floor mats
  • Heated rear seats
  • Harman Kardon audio system
  • Wireless charging pad

Two option packages are available for the Wilderness:

  • Upgrade option package 22
    • Onboard navigation system
    • Power moonroof
    • 360-degree camera system
  • Upgrade option package 23
    • Contents of package 22
    • Black Nappa leather seating
    • Ventilated front seats
    • Power driver's seat with greater adjustability
    • Power-adjustable passenger seat

Pricing

Edmunds suggests you pay
$33,315
95 for sale near you
Edmunds suggested price is based on sales in CA thru 10/26/26, including destination fee, but not other dealer fees. Final assembly in Japan.

Compare 2026 Outback trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Fallbrook, CA
Vehicle
Outback Premium
Outback Limited
Outback Limited XT
Outback Wilderness
Outback Touring
Outback Touring XT
Vehicle
Premium
2.5L 4cyl CVT
Starting MSRP
$36,445
Avg Price Paid
$33,315
See all Outback Premium for sale
59 for sale near you
Limited
2.5L 4cyl CVT
Starting MSRP
$43,165
Avg Price Paid
$39,429
See all Outback Limited for sale
22 for sale near you
Limited XT
2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT
Starting MSRP
$45,815
Avg Price Paid
$41,378
See all Outback Limited XT for sale
15 for sale near you
Touring
2.5L 4cyl CVT
Starting MSRP
$46,845
Avg Price Paid
$42,905
See all Outback Touring for sale
4 for sale near you
Touring XT
2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT
Starting MSRP
$49,445
Avg Price Paid
$44,691
See all Outback Touring XT for sale
37 for sale near you
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
Japan
Japan
Japan
Japan
Japan
Japan
Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
180 hp @ 5,800 rpm
180 hp @ 5,800 rpm
260 hp @ 5,600 rpm
260 hp @ 5,600 rpm
180 hp @ 5,800 rpm
260 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Engine torque
178 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
178 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
277 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
277 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
178 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
277 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
Engine displacement
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.4 l
2.4 l
2.5 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
225/60R18
225/60R18
225/55R19
225/65R17
225/60R18
225/55R19
Wheel size
18 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.0-in
19 X 7.0-in
17 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.5-in
19 X 7.0-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
25 / 31 / 27 MPG
25 / 31 / 27 MPG
21 / 29 / 24 MPG
21 / 27 / 23 MPG
25 / 31 / 27 MPG
21 / 29 / 24 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
18.0 gal.
18.0 gal.
18.0 gal.
18.0 gal.
18.0 gal.
18.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
450 / 558 miles
450 / 558 miles
378 / 522 miles
378 / 486 miles
450 / 558 miles
378 / 522 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
36.5 ft.
36.5 ft.
36.5 ft.
36.5 ft.
36.5 ft.
36.5 ft.
Curb weight
3,741 lb.
3,799 lb.
3,968 lb.
3,973 lb.
3,812 lb.
3,982 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.7 in.
8.7 in.
8.7 in.
9.5 in.
8.7 in.
8.7 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
82.9 in.
82.9 in.
82.9 in.
82.9 in.
82.9 in.
82.9 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.0 in.
74.0 in.
74.0 in.
74.0 in.
74.0 in.
74.0 in.
Height
67.5 in.
67.5 in.
67.5 in.
68.3 in.
67.5 in.
67.5 in.
Length
191.7 in.
191.7 in.
191.7 in.
191.7 in.
191.7 in.
191.7 in.
Wheelbase
108.1 in.
108.1 in.
108.1 in.
108.1 in.
108.1 in.
108.1 in.
Seating Capacity
5 
5 
5 
5 
5 
5 
Cargo Space, All Seats in Place
34.6 cu. ft.
34.6 cu. ft.
34.6 cu. ft.
34.6 cu. ft.
34.6 cu. ft.
34.6 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rearmost Seat Down or Removed
80.5 cu. ft.
80.5 cu. ft.
80.5 cu. ft.
80.5 cu. ft.
80.5 cu. ft.
80.5 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Maximum
80.5 cu. ft.
80.5 cu. ft.
80.5 cu. ft.
80.5 cu. ft.
80.5 cu. ft.
80.5 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
Front Leg Room
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.9 in.
57.9 in.
57.9 in.
57.9 in.
57.9 in.
57.9 in.
Rear Head Room
40.5 in.
40.5 in.
40.5 in.
40.5 in.
40.5 in.
40.5 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®
$54,407
$59,887
$64,663
$67,493
$63,373
$67,217
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.73
$0.8
$0.86
$0.9
$0.84
$0.9
Depreciation
$12,811
$16,293
$18,208
$18,576
$18,646
$19,652
Financing
$7,901
$9,007
$9,440
$10,335
$9,767
$10,162
Taxes & Fees
$4,487
$5,038
$5,239
$5,745
$5,411
$5,627
Fuel
$15,969
$15,969
$17,952
$18,726
$15,969
$17,952
Insurance
$6,291
$6,632
$6,827
$6,827
$6,632
$6,827
Maintenance
$6,003
$6,003
$5,909
$6,196
$6,003
$5,909
Repairs
$945
$945
$1,088
$1,088
$945
$1,088
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Gray StarTex, leatherette
Black StarTex, leatherette
Titanium Gray, leather
Slate Black, leather
Titanium Gray, leather
Slate Black, leather
Slate Black Nappa, premium leather
Black StarTex, leatherette
Java Brown Nappa, premium leather
Slate Black Nappa, premium leather
Java Brown Nappa, premium leather
Slate Black Nappa, premium leather
Exterior
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Ice Silver Metallic
Crimson Red Pearl
Crystal Black Silica
Sapphire Blue
River Rock Pearl
Deep Emerald Green Pearl
Crystal White Pearl
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Ice Silver Metallic
Crimson Red Pearl
Crystal Black Silica
Sapphire Blue
River Rock Pearl
Deep Emerald Green Pearl
Crystal White Pearl
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Ice Silver Metallic
Crimson Red Pearl
Crystal Black Silica
Sapphire Blue
River Rock Pearl
Deep Emerald Green Pearl
Crystal White Pearl
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Ice Silver Metallic
Geyser Blue
Crystal Black Silica
River Rock Pearl
Deep Emerald Green Pearl
Crystal White Pearl
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Ice Silver Metallic
Crimson Red Pearl
Crystal Black Silica
Sapphire Blue
River Rock Pearl
Deep Emerald Green Pearl
Crystal White Pearl
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Ice Silver Metallic
Crimson Red Pearl
Crystal Black Silica
Sapphire Blue
River Rock Pearl
Deep Emerald Green Pearl
Crystal White Pearl