Which 2026 Subaru Outback trim should you buy?
$34,995 to $47,995. 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: Touring AWD → Touring XT AWD, +$2,600 for 14 features made standard.
Thinnest step: Premium AWD → Limited AWD, +$6,720 for no added standard equipment in the press kit — the difference is in the specs below.
Limited $41,715
+$6,720 over the Premium AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Limited XT $44,365
+$2,650 over the Limited AWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited AWD: 17-inch Alloy Wheel Full-Size Spare (Wilderness only), All-Weather Floor Mats w/ Subaru Wilderness Logo on Front Mats (Wilderness only), Automatic Power-Folding Exterior Mirrors, Electronically Controlled Damper System (Wilderness only), Front Center Console Wireless Charger, Front Seats: Ventilated, HVAC: Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater, Power Moonroof, Rain-sensing Windshield Wipers, Smart Rear-View Mirror: Auto-Dimming Compass Mirror w/HomeLink® Thin Frame, Steering Wheel: Heated Partial, Subaru 12.1-inch Multimedia System with Navigation, Upholstery: Java Brown Nappa Leather-Trimmed Perforated w/ Brown Stitching, X-MODE® Dual-Mode System: Snow/Dirt, Deep Snow/Mud, Low Speed / Low Ratio Gradient Control, Hill Descent Control (Wilderness only)
HP 180 hp → 260 hp · Torque 178 lb-ft → 277 lb-ft · Wheels 18 in → 19 in
Wilderness $44,995
+$630 over the Limited XT AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Wheels 19 in → 17 in
Touring $45,395
+$400 over the Wilderness AWD.
Standard here, not on the Wilderness AWD: 12-Way Power-Adjustable Driver's Seat with Lumbar Support and Adjustable Thigh Support (Touring/Touring XT); 12-Way Power Memory Driver's Seat with 4-Way Lumbar Support and Leg Extension (Wilderness opt. pkg 23), Upholstery: Perforated Leather-Trimmed w/ Khaki Stitching
HP 260 hp → 180 hp · Torque 277 lb-ft → 178 lb-ft · Wheels 17 in → 18 in
Touring XT $47,995
+$2,600 over the Touring AWD.
Standard here, not on the Touring AWD: 17-inch Alloy Wheel Full-Size Spare (Wilderness only), All-Weather Floor Mats w/ Subaru Wilderness Logo on Front Mats (Wilderness only), Automatic Power-Folding Exterior Mirrors, Electronically Controlled Damper System (Wilderness only), Front Center Console Wireless Charger, Front Seats: Ventilated, HVAC: Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater, Power Moonroof, Rain-sensing Windshield Wipers, Smart Rear-View Mirror: Auto-Dimming Compass Mirror w/HomeLink® Thin Frame, Steering Wheel: Heated Partial, Subaru 12.1-inch Multimedia System with Navigation, Upholstery: Java Brown Nappa Leather-Trimmed Perforated w/ Brown Stitching, X-MODE® Dual-Mode System: Snow/Dirt, Deep Snow/Mud, Low Speed / Low Ratio Gradient Control, Hill Descent Control (Wilderness only)
HP 180 hp → 260 hp · Torque 178 lb-ft → 277 lb-ft · Wheels 18 in → 19 in
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 2026 Subaru Outback trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Subaru Outback trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the Touring AWD to the Touring XT AWD: $2,600 more for 14 features the press kit lists as standard on the Touring XT AWD and not on the Touring AWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2026 Subaru Outback trims cost?
6 trims, from $34,995 for the Premium AWD to $47,995 for the Touring XT AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.