We reported that the 2026 Outback is about $6,000 more expensive than the car it replaces, but that makes sense. Subaru dropped the base version of the car for this seventh generation, and according to one engineer’s calculations, the company was able to add about $4,000 in value for a $2,200 price increase to the new base model, which is now the Premium trim. From there we have the Limited, Touring, Limited XT and Touring XT. Of course, the wilderness will also emerge sooner or later.
The Premium immediately gives you all kinds of extras, like a power driver’s seat, 18-inch wheels, EyeSight, that excellent 12.1-inch infotainment screen and 12.3-inch instrument cluster, heated front seats, a billion cargo hooks, LED lighting, dual-zone climate control and a bunch of other little things. It starts at $36,445, including destination.
From there we have a pretty big delta. The $43,165 Limited adds 18-inch black wheels, a power passenger seat, navigation, heated rear seats, perforated leather upholstery, a power sunroof, a heated steering wheel, a Harman/Kardon stereo and a wireless phone charger. Next up is the Touring, which comes with all the top-down niceties, plus power-folding mirrors, a better EyeSight system, Nappa leather everywhere, ventilated front seats and a surround-view monitor. Prices start at $46,845, and this is where we say goodbye to the 2.5-liter engine.
Andy Kalmowitz/JalopnikThe Limited XT is very similar to the Limited, but adds 19-inch alloy wheels, the beautiful turbo engine and dual exhausts. At $45,815, it actually costs a little less than the Touring, because you’re giving up some of that car’s luxury features for the better engine. Finally there is the big daddy Touring XT. It gets everything and more, including different 19-inch wheels, the hands-free Level 2 system, Nappa leather, the turbo engine and all kinds of other luxury goodies. It will set buyers back $49,445.
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