2026 Subaru Outback: A Trim Comparison

The 2026 Subaru Outback arrives fully redesigned for its seventh generation, marking the model’s 30th anniversary with the biggest styling overhaul in its history. The redesign brings a new upright silhouette, a restyled spacious interior, a standard 12.1-inch touchscreen, and upgraded EyeSight Driver Assist Technology with enhanced features to make every drive safer and easier.

Comparing Outback Trims

The 2026 Subaru Outback is available in six trim levels: Premium, Limited, Limited XT, Wilderness, Touring, and Touring XT. Gone is the old base “Outback” trim — the lineup now starts with the Premium. We’re comparing each trim to help you determine if it’s worth upgrading.

Outback Premium

The entry point is genuinely well-equipped, as every 2026 Outback includes a 12.1-inch multimedia touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, and at least 8.7 inches of ground clearance. All models also feature X-MODE with Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud settings, along with Hill Descent Control, plus EyeSight Driver Assist Technology with a wide-angle 180-degree camera and the DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System. The Premium starts at $34,995.

An optional convenience package adds a moonroof, heated steering wheel, wireless charger, and cloud navigation for $2,270.

Outback Limited

The Limited is where the interior takes a real step up, adding leather seating, a Harman Kardon audio system, heated rear seats, a power moonroof, and 18-inch wheels. It starts at $41,715 and pairs those luxury amenities with the naturally aspirated 2.5-liter engine.

Outback Limited XT

The Limited XT adds the turbocharged 260-horsepower engine for $3,000 more, bringing it to $44,365. Think of it as the Limited with meaningful performance added — the same upscale interior, but with the extra grunt of the turbo four-cylinder for highway merging and carrying a full load.

Wilderness

The Wilderness starts at $44,995 and also comes with the turbocharged engine. It features raised suspension and all-terrain tires, along with rugged restyled design and upgraded off-road capability. For 2026, the Outback Wilderness adds unique elements like an integrated exterior gear rest in the rear gate. If you regularly venture off-pavement, this is your trim — if you’re mostly on the road, the Limited XT offers similar power at a slightly lower price.

Outback Touring

Looking for luxury over off-road capability? The 2026 Outback Touring starts at $45,395 and pairs premium amenities with the standard 2.5-liter engine. Standard features include a 12.1-inch multimedia system with navigation, a power moonroof, a 360-degree surround view monitor, Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery, ventilated front seats, and power folding mirrors. The Touring trim also enhances EyeSight with features to enable true hands-free driving. We recommend this trim as the best bang for your buck for comfort-focused buyers who aren’t outdoor enthusiasts

Outback Touring XT

The 2026 Outback Touring XT starts at $47,995 and carries all the same standard features as the Touring. The sole meaningful difference is the addition of the turbocharged 2.4-liter engine. It is worth noting that the more powerful engine comes at a fuel economy cost — the Touring XT is rated at 21 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway, compared to 25 city/31 highway for the standard Touring.