Which 2023 Subaru Outback trim should you buy?
$28,395 to $42,295. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Subaru's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: Wilderness AWD → Onyx Edition XT AWD, +$150 for 25 features made standard.
Thinnest step: Touring AWD → Touring XT AWD, +$2,450 for 2 features made standard.
Premium $30,695
+$2,300 over the Base AWD.
Standard here, not on the Base AWD: 10-way power driver's seat, including power lumbar support, All-Weather Package (3-mode heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors and windshield wiper de-icer), Chrome inner door handles, Dark tint privacy glass, Dual-zone automatic climate control system, Exterior power mirrors: body-color, folding with integrated turn signals, Front console storage tray light, Heated exterior mirrors, Illuminated inner door handles, Leather-wrapped shifter handle, Leather-wrapped steering wheel with silver stitching, Rear center console HVAC vents, Rear gate LED, SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system with wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM, Bluetooth and 3 more
Onyx Edition $33,495
+$2,800 over the Premium AWD.
Standard here, not on the Premium AWD: 18-inch alloy wheels in black finish (new design for 2023), 180-degree Front View Monitor, 225/60 R18 all-season tires, 8-way power front passenger seat, Auto-dimming rear view compass mirror with Homelink® and thin frame design, Cargo area tie down hooks (8), Driver Assist Technology: Blind-Spot Detection (BSD) / Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System; now also includes Automatic Emergency Steering, Dual-mode X-MODE system (Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud modes) with Hill Descent Control, Front seatback pockets, divided, Full-size spare wheel and tire (Onyx Edition models), Hands free power rear gate with automatic close and height memory, Heated rear seats: outboard seat positions, Keyless Access with Push-Button Start, Keyless Access with Push-Button Start and PIN Code Access and 3 more
Wheels 17 in → 18 in
Limited $35,295
+$1,800 over the Onyx Edition AWD.
Standard here, not on the Onyx Edition AWD: 12-way power driver's seat with two-position memory and power lumbar support, Driver's seat bottom cushion extension, forward length adjustment, Exterior power mirrors with passenger-side auto tilt-down in reverse gear plus two-position memory synchronized with driver's seat position memory, Front and rear bumper under guards in silver metallic finish, New-design 18-inch alloy wheels in black with machine finish, Perforated leather-trimmed upholstery with silver or ivory stitching, Reverse Automatic Braking
Wilderness $38,445
+$3,150 over the Limited AWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited AWD: 17-inch matte black-finish alloy wheels with 48mm offset for wider track, All-weather floor mats with Wilderness logo on front mats, Aluminum alloy pedal covers, Body-color exterior door handles with chrome insert, Cargo area tie down hooks (8), Cargo area tray, Wilderness type (removable), DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System, Exterior mirrors: automatic power-folding with satin chrome finish, Exterior pillar trim: chrome and black chrome silica finish, Front bumper tow points (2) with anodized copper finish covers, LED hexagon-pattern fog lights with covers, Positive temperature coefficient heater for fast cabin warming, Power moonroof, Rear center console storage box in simulated leather with tan stitching and 9 more
HP 182 hp → 260 hp · Torque 176 lb-ft → 277 lb-ft · MPG comb 29 mpg → 24 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 17 in
Onyx Edition XT $38,595
+$150 over the Wilderness AWD.
Standard here, not on the Wilderness AWD: 10-way power driver's seat, including power lumbar support, 225/60 R18 all-season tires, All-Weather Package (3-mode heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors and windshield wiper de-icer), Cargo area tray, Chrome inner door handles, Dark tint privacy glass, Dual-mode X-MODE system (Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud modes) with Hill Descent Control, Dual-zone automatic climate control system, Exterior power mirrors with passenger-side auto tilt-down in reverse gear plus two-position memory synchronized with driver's seat position memory, Exterior power mirrors: body-color, folding with integrated turn signals, Front and rear bumper under guards in silver metallic finish, Front console storage tray light, Heated exterior mirrors, Illuminated inner door handles and 11 more
MPG comb 24 mpg → 26 mpg · Wheels 17 in → 18 in
Limited XT $39,695
+$1,100 over the Onyx Edition XT AWD.
Standard here, not on the Onyx Edition XT AWD: Heated steering wheel (360-degree coverage for 2023)
Touring $39,845
+$150 over the Limited XT AWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited XT AWD: 180-degree Front View Monitor, 225/60 R18 all-season tires, Body-color exterior door handles with chrome insert, Exterior mirrors: automatic power-folding with satin chrome finish, Exterior pillar trim: chrome and black chrome silica finish, New-design 18-inch alloy wheels in black with machine finish, Power moonroof, Rear center console storage box in simulated leather with tan stitching, SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system (TomTom, SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link), SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system with Harman/Kardon speaker system, Slate Black Perforated Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery with tan stitching, Smart Rear-View Mirror with auto-dimming, compass and HomeLink®, Ventilated front seats, Wide Angle Mono Camera (EyeSight system adds Wide Angle Mono camera for enhanced functionality)
HP 260 hp → 182 hp · Torque 277 lb-ft → 176 lb-ft · MPG comb 26 mpg → 29 mpg
Touring XT $42,295
+$2,450 over the Touring AWD.
Standard here, not on the Touring AWD: DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System, Positive temperature coefficient heater for fast cabin warming
HP 182 hp → 260 hp · Torque 176 lb-ft → 277 lb-ft · MPG comb 29 mpg → 26 mpg
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
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Common questions about the 2023 Subaru Outback trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2023 Subaru Outback trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the Wilderness AWD to the Onyx Edition XT AWD: $150 more for 25 features the press kit lists as standard on the Onyx Edition XT AWD and not on the Wilderness AWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2023 Subaru Outback trims cost?
9 trims, from $28,395 for the Base AWD to $42,295 for the Touring XT AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.