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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).

Feature highlights are as follows:

Base
Starts you off with:

  • 17-inch gray wheels
  • Summer performance tires
  • LED headlights with automatic high beams
  • Single-zone automatic climate control
  • Cloth sport-bolstered seats
  • Height-adjustable driver's seat
  • 60/40-split folding rear seats
  • Leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
  • Dual center 7-inch touchscreens
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Satellite radio
  • Six-speaker sound system
  • Two front USB ports

Adding the optional CVT also equips the WRX with:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the WRX and the car in front)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Evasive steering assist (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)

Premium
Upgrades the WRX with:

  • 18-inch dark gray wheels
  • LED foglights
  • Heated side mirrors
  • Windshield wiper de-icer system
  • Rear spoiler
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • PIN code vehicle entry system
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Heated front seats
  • 11.6-inch center touchscreen (replaces the dual 7-inch displays)
  • Starlink connected services
  • Dual rear USB ports
  • Alloy pedals

Options for the Premium include:

  • Premium Harman Kardon sound system
  • Power sunroof

Limited
Gets the optional sound system and power sunroof as standard equipment, plus:

  • Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
  • Body-colored exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals
  • 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Simulated leather seating with microsuede inserts
  • Navigation system
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

With the CVT, the Limited also has:

  • Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)

GT
The GT trim includes the CVT as standard equipment, and tops off the WRX lineup with:

  • 18-inch matte gray wheels
  • Adaptive suspension dampers
  • Additional drive mode settings
  • Recaro front sport seats
  • Upgraded interior trim

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.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
South Portland, ME
Vehicle
WRX Base
WRX Premium
WRX Limited
WRX GT
Vehicle
Base
2.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M
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Limited
2.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M
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GT
2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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.
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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
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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