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2026 Subaru Outback Starts at $34,995 After Base Trim Is Axed

Subaru pairs the SUV-style redesign with more standard tech, lifting the effective entry price by about $5,000.

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Overview

  • Subaru’s U.S. lineup now opens with the Premium at $34,995, or $36,445 with destination, with the Limited at $43,165, Touring at $46,845, Wilderness at $46,445, Limited XT at $45,815, and Touring XT at $49,445.
  • The previous base model is discontinued, pushing the entry point to $36,445 with destination compared with the outgoing model’s $31,415 including freight, a change drawing concern from longtime buyers.
  • Powertrains carry over, with a 180 hp 2.5-liter boxer, CVT, and symmetrical AWD standard, and a 260 hp 2.4-liter turbo reserved for XT trims.
  • The Wilderness starts at $44,995 before destination and adds 9.5 inches of ground clearance, unique bumpers and cladding, and Bridgestone all-terrain tires, with options that can bring it to $50,535.
  • Most trims reach U.S. dealers in late 2025, the Wilderness follows in early 2026, and all models for this market will be imported from Subaru’s Gunma, Japan plant.