Used 2023 Subaru WRX Sedan Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
Subaru offers the 2023 WRX sedan in base, Premium, Limited and GT trims. Each comes with a turbocharged 2.4-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine (271 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque) requiring premium fuel. It powers all four wheels through either a standard six-speed manual transmission or an optional continuously variable transmission (the automaker calls the CVT automatic a Subaru Performance Transmission).
Which WRX trim does Edmunds recommend?
We recommend the Premium trim. Choosing this version of the car maximizes the WRX's value equation while supplying access to appealing features such as 18-inch wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, the top-shelf infotainment system and a premium sound system.
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Comparing average pricing near
South Portland, ME
Vehicle | WRX Base | WRX Premium | WRX Limited | WRX GT |
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Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features |
Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Navigation | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Keyless Ignition | Not Available | standard | standard | standard |
Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Adaptive cruise control | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
Parking assistance | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Upholstery | cloth | cloth | leatherette/sueded microfiber | leatherette/sueded microfiber |
Heated seats | Not Available | standard | standard | standard |
Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Sunroof | Not Available | optional | standard | standard |
Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
Engine power | 271 hp @ 5,600 rpm | 271 hp @ 5,600 rpm | 271 hp @ 5,600 rpm | 271 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
Engine torque | 258 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm |
Engine displacement | 2.4 l | 2.4 l | 2.4 l | 2.4 l |
Engine configuration | flat 4 | flat 4 | flat 4 | flat 4 |
Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | continuously variable-speed automatic |
Tire size | 235/45R17 | 245/40R18 | 245/40R18 | 245/40R18 |
Wheel size | 17 X 8.0-in | 18 X 8.5-in | 18 X 8.5-in | 18 X 8.5-in |
Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 19 / 26 / 22 MPG | 19 / 26 / 22 MPG | 19 / 26 / 22 MPG | 19 / 25 / 21 MPG |
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 16.6 gal. | 16.6 gal. | 16.6 gal. |
Driving Range (city/hwy) | 315 / 432 miles | 315 / 432 miles | 315 / 432 miles | 315 / 415 miles |
Fuel Type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
Turning circle | 36.7 ft. | 36.7 ft. | 36.7 ft. | 36.7 ft. |
Curb weight | 3,297 lb. | 3,324 lb. | 3,397 lb. | 3,537 lb. |
Ground Clearance | 5.4 in. | 5.4 in. | 5.4 in. | 5.4 in. |
Overall Width with Mirrors | 79.3 in. | 79.3 in. | 79.6 in. | 79.6 in. |
Overall Width without Mirrors | 71.9 in. | 71.9 in. | 71.9 in. | 71.9 in. |
Height | 57.8 in. | 57.8 in. | 57.8 in. | 57.8 in. |
Length | 183.8 in. | 183.8 in. | 183.8 in. | 183.8 in. |
Wheelbase | 105.2 in. | 105.2 in. | 105.2 in. | 105.2 in. |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Cargo Space | 12.5 cu. ft. | 12.5 cu. ft. | 12.5 cu. ft. | 12.5 cu. ft. |
Front Head Room | 39.8 in. | 39.8 in. | 38.8 in. | 38.8 in. |
Front Leg Room | 43.1 in. | 43.1 in. | 43.1 in. | 43.1 in. |
Front Shoulder Room | 56.7 in. | 56.7 in. | 56.7 in. | 56.7 in. |
Rear Head Room | 36.7 in. | 36.7 in. | 36.7 in. | 36.7 in. |
Rear Leg Room | 36.5 in. | 36.5 in. | 36.5 in. | 36.5 in. |
Rear Shoulder Room | 55.6 in. | 55.6 in. | 55.6 in. | 55.6 in. |
Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
True Cost to Own® | $44,451 | $44,980 | $47,455 | $50,320 |
Average Cost Per Mile | $0.59 | $0.6 | $0.63 | $0.67 |
Depreciation | $9,934 | $10,175 | $11,388 | $12,964 |
Financing | $5,083 | $5,182 | $5,899 | $6,552 |
Taxes & Fees | $3,128 | $3,185 | $3,601 | $3,981 |
Fuel | $15,172 | $15,172 | $15,172 | $15,883 |
Insurance | $2,824 | $2,846 | $2,862 | $3,207 |
Maintenance | $6,535 | $6,645 | $6,758 | $5,958 |
Repairs | $1,775 | $1,775 | $1,775 | $1,775 |
Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
Interior | Carbon Black Checkered, cloth | Carbon Black Checkered, cloth | Black w/Carbon Black Bolsters, leatherette/sueded microfiber | Carbon Black, leatherette/sueded microfiber |
Exterior | Sapphire Blue Crystal Black Silica Solar Orange Pearl Ceramic White Ice Silver Metallic Magnetite Gray Metallic Ignition Red WR Blue Pearl | Sapphire Blue Crystal Black Silica Solar Orange Pearl Ceramic White Ice Silver Metallic Magnetite Gray Metallic Ignition Red WR Blue Pearl | Sapphire Blue Crystal Black Silica Solar Orange Pearl Ceramic White Ice Silver Metallic Magnetite Gray Metallic Ignition Red WR Blue Pearl | Sapphire Blue Crystal Black Silica Solar Orange Pearl Ceramic White Ice Silver Metallic Magnetite Gray Metallic Ignition Red WR Blue Pearl |