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Used 2021 Subaru Legacy Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 Subaru Legacy comes in six trim levels: Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, Limited XT and Touring XT. Non-XT models are powered by a 2.5-liter flat-four engine (182 horsepower, 176 lb-ft of torque). XT models get a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft on tap. Every Legacy uses a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and comes standard with all-wheel drive.

Base
The entry-level base model comes with a decent list of features, especially when it comes to tech and driver aids. Standard equipment includes:

  • 17-inch steel wheels (alloys are optional)
  • Adaptive LED headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
  • Automatic climate control
  • Height-adjustable driver's seat
  • 60/40-split folding rear seat
  • Dual 7-inch displays
  • Four-speaker audio system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Two USB ports
  • Satellite radio

Every Legacy also includes a suite of driving aids, which Subaru calls EyeSight. It consists of:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Automatic high-beam control

Premium
Stepping up to the Premium adds a handful of features on top of what comes on the base model. Those include:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • Heated side mirrors
  • Windshield wiper de-icer
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated front seats
  • 11.6-inch touchscreen display
  • Six-speaker audio system
  • Two rear USB ports

There are two unnamed options packages. The first consists of:

  • LED foglights
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)

The second package bundles those items with:

  • Sunroof
  • Navigation system
  • Reverse automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)

Sport
The Sport trim builds off the Premium model with some sporty visual touches and standard features, including:

  • 18-inch black-painted wheels
  • LED foglights
  • Gloss black and silver exterior trim
  • Unique grille
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Red accent stitching

The Sport's sole option package includes the features from both of the Premium's packages.

Limited
The Limited trim builds off the Premium trim. It adds a few visual chrome exterior accents plus:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Rear air vents
  • Driver-seat memory settings
  • Power-adjustable passenger seat
  • Heated rear seats
  • Leather upholstery
  • 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert
  • Reverse automatic braking

The Limited's optional feature package includes:

  • Sunroof
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Navigation system
  • Driver monitoring system (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)

Limited XT
The Limited XT comes standard with the upgraded turbocharged engine and the Limited's optional equipment package.

Touring XT
As you might expect from the top-tier model, the Touring XT includes every feature available on the Legacy. Additions include:

  • Power-folding mirrors
  • Gloss black and chrome exterior trim
  • Simulated leather trim accents
  • Front-facing camera
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Upgraded leather upholstery

Which Legacy trim does Edmunds recommend?

Most people will be well served by the midlevel Legacy Premium. You get a handful of good options such as heated front seats and dual-zone automatic climate control for not much more than the base model. If your budget can handle it, the turbocharged engine in the XT models is far superior to the standard motor.

Compare trims side-by-side

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Hampton, GA
Vehicle
Legacy Base
Legacy Premium
Legacy Sport
Legacy Limited
Legacy Limited XT
Legacy Touring XT
Vehicle
Base
2.5L 4cyl CVT
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Sport
2.5L 4cyl CVT
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Limited
2.5L 4cyl CVT
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Limited XT
2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT
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Touring XT
2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
optional
optional
optional
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
cloth
leather
leather
premium leather
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
optional
optional
optional
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm
260 hp @ 5,600 rpm
260 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Engine torque
176 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
176 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
176 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
176 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
277 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
277 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
Engine displacement
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.4 l
2.4 l
Engine configuration
flat 4
flat 4
flat 4
flat 4
flat 4
flat 4
Transmission
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
Tire size
225/55R17
225/55R17
225/50R18
225/50R18
225/50R18
225/50R18
Wheel size
17 X 7.0-in
17 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
steel wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
27 / 35 / 30 MPG
27 / 35 / 30 MPG
27 / 35 / 30 MPG
27 / 35 / 30 MPG
24 / 32 / 27 MPG
24 / 32 / 27 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
18.5 gal.
18.5 gal.
18.5 gal.
18.5 gal.
18.5 gal.
18.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
500 / 648 miles
500 / 648 miles
500 / 648 miles
500 / 648 miles
444 / 592 miles
444 / 592 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
36.8 ft.
36.8 ft.
36.8 ft.
36.8 ft.
36.8 ft.
36.8 ft.
Curb weight
3,499 lb.
3,502 lb.
3,523 lb.
3,581 lb.
3,779 lb.
3,790 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
82.0 in.
82.0 in.
82.0 in.
82.0 in.
82.0 in.
82.0 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
Height
59.1 in.
59.1 in.
59.1 in.
59.1 in.
59.1 in.
59.1 in.
Length
190.6 in.
190.6 in.
190.6 in.
190.6 in.
190.6 in.
190.6 in.
Wheelbase
108.3 in.
108.3 in.
108.3 in.
108.3 in.
108.3 in.
108.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
15.1 cu. ft.
15.1 cu. ft.
15.1 cu. ft.
15.1 cu. ft.
15.1 cu. ft.
15.1 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
37.3 in.
37.3 in.
Front Leg Room
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
Front Shoulder Room
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
Rear Head Room
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
Rear Leg Room
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
57.4 in.
57.4 in.
57.4 in.
57.4 in.
57.4 in.
57.4 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$38,101
$39,703
$41,021
$40,866
$44,725
$44,671
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.51
$0.53
$0.55
$0.54
$0.6
$0.6
Depreciation
$9,727
$10,569
$10,803
$10,384
$11,844
$11,524
Financing
$3,703
$4,125
$4,241
$4,325
$4,744
$4,909
Taxes & Fees
$2,391
$2,650
$2,722
$2,774
$3,031
$3,132
Fuel
$8,176
$8,176
$8,176
$8,176
$9,091
$9,091
Insurance
$4,529
$4,608
$4,608
$4,736
$4,736
$4,736
Maintenance
$7,073
$7,073
$7,969
$7,969
$8,405
$8,405
Repairs
$2,502
$2,502
$2,502
$2,502
$2,874
$2,874
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Titanium Gray, cloth
Titanium Gray, cloth
Warm Ivory, cloth
Slate Black, cloth
Two-Tone Gray, cloth
Slate Black, leather
Titanium Gray, leather
Warm Ivory, leather
Slate Black, leather
Titanium Gray, leather
Warm Ivory, leather
Tan Nappa, premium leather
Exterior
Abyss Blue Pearl
Ice Silver Metallic
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Crystal White Pearl
Crystal Black Silica
Brilliant Bronze Metallic
Abyss Blue Pearl
Ice Silver Metallic
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Crystal White Pearl
Crimson Red Pearl
Crystal Black Silica
Abyss Blue Pearl
Ice Silver Metallic
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Crystal White Pearl
Crimson Red Pearl
Crystal Black Silica
Brilliant Bronze Metallic
Abyss Blue Pearl
Ice Silver Metallic
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Crystal White Pearl
Crimson Red Pearl
Crystal Black Silica
Brilliant Bronze Metallic
Abyss Blue Pearl
Ice Silver Metallic
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Crystal White Pearl
Crimson Red Pearl
Crystal Black Silica
Abyss Blue Pearl
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Crystal White Pearl
Crimson Red Pearl
Crystal Black Silica