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2025 Subaru WRX Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2025 Subaru WRX sedan comes in four trim levels: Premium, Limited, GT and the new tS. Each has a turbocharged 2.4-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine (271 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque). All-wheel drive is standard, as is a six-speed manual on all but the GT trim. A continuously variable automatic transmission is optional on the Premium and Limited and standard on the GT. (Subaru calls the CVT the Subaru Performance Transmission.) Highlights from each trim level are as follows:

Premium
The WRX Premium starts you off with:

  • 18-inch wheels with summer performance tires
  • LED headlights with automatic high beams
  • Heated side mirrors
  • Windshield wiper de-icer system
  • Keyless entry and start
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Heated cloth sport-bolstered front seats
  • Manually adjustable driver's seat
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • 11.6-inch center touchscreen
  • Six-speaker sound system
  • Starlink connected services

Every WRX also comes with:

  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking (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)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the WRX and the car in front)
  • Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)

Options for the Premium include:

  • 11-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system
  • Sunroof

Limited
The Limited adds comfort and tech in the form of:

  • Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
  • Sunroof
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Synthetic leather seating with microsuede inserts
  • Navigation system
  • 11-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Evasive steering assistance (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)

If you opt for the CVT automatic in the Limited, you also get:

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

GT
With the GT trim, the CVT and all driver assist features listed above are standard equipment, plus:

  • Adaptive suspension dampers (adjust to enhance both ride comfort and handling)
  • Additional drive mode settings
  • 12.3-inch digital instrument display
  • Recaro front sport seats
  • Upgraded interior trim

tS
The new STI-tuned tS trim is only available with the manual transmission. It builds off the GT and adds performance-focused upgrades and distinct styling with:

  • 19-inch wheels with summer performance tires
  • STI-tuned adaptive suspension dampers
  • STI-tuned steering and drive modes
  • Gold-colored Brembo brakes
  • Black exterior trim on the spoiler, mirrors and shark fin antenna
  • Recaro seats with tS logo and blue accents
  • Blue accents on doors and rear seats
  • Red STI start button

Which WRX trim does Edmunds recommend?

As much as we like the combination of features on the new tS trim, we still think the Premium trim is the best value. It comes with heated seats, mirrors and wipers for cold climates, and a large 11.6-inch infotainment touchscreen.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Odessa, TX
Vehicle
WRX Premium
WRX Limited
WRX tS
WRX GT
Vehicle
Limited
2.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M
Starting MSRP
$40,130
Avg Price Paid
$38,402
See all WRX Limited for sale
tS
2.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M
Starting MSRP
$45,705
Avg Price Paid
$44,093
See all WRX tS for sale
GT
2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT
Starting MSRP
$45,705
Avg Price Paid
$44,805
See all WRX GT for sale
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Upholstery
premium cloth
leatherette/sueded microfiber
leatherette/sueded microfiber
leatherette/sueded microfiber
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
optional
standard
Not Available
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
245/40R18
245/40R18
245/35R19
245/40R18
Wheel size
18 X 8.5-in
18 X 8.5-in
19 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
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)
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.
36.1 ft.
36.7 ft.
Curb weight
3,351 lb.
3,419 lb.
3,430 lb.
3,560 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.4 in.
5.4 in.
5.4 in.
5.4 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
79.3 in.
79.6 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.
38.8 in.
39.8 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

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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black w/Red Stitching, premium cloth
Black w/Red Bolsters, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Black w/Blue Bolsters, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Black w/Red Bolsters, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Exterior
Ceramic White
Magnetite Gray Metallic
WR Blue Pearl
Galaxy Purple Pearl
Sapphire Blue
Ignition Red
Ice Silver Metallic
Crystal Black Silica
Ceramic White
Magnetite Gray Metallic
WR Blue Pearl
Galaxy Purple Pearl
Sapphire Blue
Ignition Red
Ice Silver Metallic
Crystal Black Silica
Ceramic White
Magnetite Gray Metallic
WR Blue Pearl
Galaxy Purple Pearl
Sapphire Blue
Ignition Red
Ice Silver Metallic
Crystal Black Silica
Ceramic White
Magnetite Gray Metallic
WR Blue Pearl
Galaxy Purple Pearl
Sapphire Blue
Ignition Red
Ice Silver Metallic
Crystal Black Silica