Which 2023 Subaru WRX trim should you buy?
$30,605 to $43,395. 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: Premium 6MT w/HK+Moonroof AWD → Premium SPT AWD, +$175 for 13 features made standard.
Thinnest step: Premium SPT AWD → Limited 6MT AWD, +$2,340 for no added standard equipment in the press kit — the difference is in the specs below.
Base SPT $32,455
+$1,850 over the Base 6MT AWD.
Standard here, not on the Base 6MT AWD: All-Weather Package: heated power exterior mirrors, All-Weather Package: three-mode heated front seats, Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH), Day/night rear view mirror, Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), Electronic controlled power assisted brake system (EyeSight-equipped models), External oil cooler (A/T), EyeSight Assist Monitor (EAM), EyeSight System features Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering and Automatic Emergency Steering, Front seatback pocket (passenger side), Inner door handles: chrome, Keyless Access with Push-Button Start and PIN Code Access, LED fog lights with black covers, Lane Departure Prevention and 14 more
MPG comb 22 mpg → 21 mpg
Premium 6MT $33,105
+$650 over the Base SPT AWD.
Standard here, not on the Base SPT AWD: 18-inch alloy wheels (dark gray finish), 245/40 R18 97Y summer performance tires, 6-speed manual transmission, Aluminum-alloy pedal covers, including driver's foot rest, Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Dual USB charge ports in rear center console, Dual-zone automatic climate control with voice activated controls, Illuminated engine start / stop switch, STARLINK Safety and Security services, SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia with integrated LCD HD Center Information Display
MPG comb 21 mpg → 22 mpg · Wheels 17 in → 18 in
Premium 6MT w/HK+Moonroof $34,980
+$1,875 over the Premium 6MT AWD.
Standard here, not on the Premium 6MT AWD: External oil cooler (A/T)
Premium SPT $35,155
+$175 over the Premium 6MT w/HK+Moonroof AWD.
Standard here, not on the Premium 6MT w/HK+Moonroof AWD: Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH), Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), EyeSight Assist Monitor (EAM), EyeSight System features Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering and Automatic Emergency Steering, Harman Kardon® System including 11 speakers and 504-watt equivalent maximum output amplifier, Lane Departure Prevention, Lead Vehicle Start Alert (Vehicle in Front), Power moonroof, Pre-Collision Brake Assist, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, SI-DRIVE engine performance management system, Subaru Performance Transmission (SPT) with 8-speed manual shift mode, Variable Torque Distribution (VTD) AWD
MPG comb 22 mpg → 21 mpg
Limited 6MT $37,495
+$2,340 over the Premium SPT AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
MPG comb 21 mpg → 22 mpg
Limited SPT $39,745
+$2,250 over the Limited 6MT AWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited 6MT AWD: 10-way power driver's seat (includes power lumbar support), Door trim panel armrests: simulated leather with red stitching, Exterior mirrors: body color / manual-folding with integrated turn signals, Front seatback pocket (driver's side), Headlights: C-shape LED light operating as turn signal, parking light and DRL, Navigation (voice-activated, TomTom, 3-year free map updates), Recaro® performance design front seats with 8-way power driver's seat, Reverse Automatic Braking system, Steering Responsive Headlights, Upholstery: Ultrasuede with red stitching
MPG comb 22 mpg → 21 mpg
GT $43,395
+$3,650 over the Limited SPT AWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited SPT AWD: 18-inch alloy wheels (matte gray finish), Drive Mode Select adds Vehicle Systems Customization, Electronic Adjustable Ride Control dampers, Front seatback pockets (both seats), Recaro® performance design front seats
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 WRX trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2023 Subaru WRX trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the Premium 6MT w/HK+Moonroof AWD to the Premium SPT AWD: $175 more for 13 features the press kit lists as standard on the Premium SPT AWD and not on the Premium 6MT w/HK+Moonroof 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 WRX trims cost?
8 trims, from $30,605 for the Base 6MT AWD to $43,395 for the GT AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.