2026 Subaru Impreza: real cost in California
See the Impreza on Subaru's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Sport · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$26,595the advertised price
Drive away$30,381with fees and tax
Loan payment$433/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,005/moeverything, after resale
$30,381 to drive away + $57,302 to run it for 6 years − $15,305 back at resale = $72,378, or $1,005 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$30,381
Running it, 6 yrs+$57,302
Back at resale−$15,305
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$26,595Feesfreight $1,195 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,280Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$2,506Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,052Fuel13,500 mi a year at 29 MPG
+$16,048Maintenanceestimate
+$8,991Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$6,667Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$5,775Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,769Resale after 6 years58% of MSRP, you get this back
−$15,305True cost $72,378 ÷ 72 months$1,005 a month
The car
Size and space
Seats5from the Canadian version or the type
Cargo20.4 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance5.1 inlow; watch steep driveways
Engine and fuel
Engine152–180 hp gas, AWD
0–60 mph7.7–8.6 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy29 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires18"225/40R18
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
European crash test5 of 5 stars ↗Euro NCAP 2024, European version
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty3 yrspowertrain 5 yrs
Resale at 6 years58% of MSRPprevious generation · how it compares
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 29 MPG, 5 seats.| Sport | $26,595 | $30,381 | $72,378 | ✓ $1,005/mo |
| RS | $29,495 | $33,542 | $75,297 | $1,046/mo |
Sport
✓ $1,005/mo
True cost
RS
$1,046/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
Sport$26,595
RS$29,495
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
+ $1,900
✓ from RS
Rear cross-traffic alert
+ $1,900
✓ from RS
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
+ Option
✓ from RS
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ from RS
Power driver's seat
+ $2,070
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
+ $2,070
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
+ $1,900
+ $2,070
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free driving360° cameraParking sensorsCooled seatsHeated steering wheelHeated rear seatsMassaging seatsPower liftgateMemory seatWireless CarPlayBuilt-in navigationHead-up displayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)Tow hitch includedPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the Sport (96 items)
- 2.0-liter DOHC engine
- Power: 152 hp @ 6,000 rpm
- Torque: 145 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
- Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-DRIVE)
- Lineartronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)
- Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
- Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Active Torque Vectoring
- Fuel economy, 2.0-liter models (hwy/city): 33/27 MPG
- Fuel tank capacity: 16.6 gal.
- Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)
- 4-wheel independent suspension
- 4-wheel disc brakes
- Brake Assist
- Brake Override System
- Length/Width/Height
- Wheelbase
- Track (front/rear)
- Base curb weight
- Ground clearance (at base curb weight)
- 18 x 7.5-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, dark gray with machine finish
- 225/40 R18 88V all-season tires
- Tire repair kit
- LED Steering Responsive Headlights (SRH)
- LED fog lights
- Body-color folding side mirrors with integrated turn signals
- Windshield wiper de-icer and heated side mirrors (All-Weather Package) [optional]
- Two-speed windshield wipers with variable intermittent mode and mist feature
- Single-speed rear window wiper with fixed intermittent mode
- Body-color door handles
- Roof crossbar mounting points
- Power tilt/sliding glass moonroof [optional]
- Roof spoiler
- Headroom (front/rear)
- Legroom (front/rear)
- Shoulder room (front/rear)
- Passenger volume
- Cargo volume
- Maximum cargo volume
- Manually adjustable front seats
- Heated front seats (All-Weather Package) [optional]
- 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatbacks
- Sport Cloth upholstery with red contrast stitching
- Instrument cluster with speedometer and tachometer
- Keyless Access with Push-Button Start
- Power windows
- Power side mirrors
- Electronic cruise control
- 3-spoke steering wheel with integrated controls
- Auto-on/off headlights
- Manually adjustable tilt/telescoping steering column
- Lineartronic CVT paddle shifters
- Illuminated front USB-A and USB-C input ports
- Dual cup holders in center console
- Single bottle holder in each door panel
- Folding rear seat armrest with dual cup holders
- Sun visors with concealed vanity mirrors
- Sun visors with concealed illuminated vanity mirrors [optional]
- Center console with armrest lid
- Illuminated glove box
- Cargo-area with 2 grocery bag hooks and 4 tie-down hooks
- Dual-zone automatic climate control system
- Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus System
- 6 speakers
- 4G LTE Wi-Fi capability
- EyeSight Driver Assist Technology
- High Beam Assist
- Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist, Emergency Lane Keep Assist, and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert [optional]
- 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking system (ABS)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- Rear-Vision Camera
- MySubaru Connected Services
- Subaru advanced frontal airbag system (SRS)
- Seat-mounted front seat side pelvis/torso airbags (SRS)
- Side curtain airbags (SRS)
- Driver's knee airbag (SRS)
- Passenger seat cushion airbag (SRS)
- Rear-seat side airbags
- Whiplash-reducing front seats with height-adjustable head restraints
- Three individual rear-seat head restraints
- Height-adjustable 3-point front seatbelts
- Rear child-safety door locks
- LATCH system: Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
- Keyless entry system
- Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert • All-Weather Package • Power tilt/sliding moonroof • Illuminated [optional]
- Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass and HomeLink [optional]
- Cargo Cover [optional]
- Cargo Tray [optional]
- All-Weather Floor Liners [optional]
- Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror with Approach Light [optional]
- Rear Bumper Applique [optional]
- Rear Seatback Protector [optional]
- Splash Guards [optional]
- LED Upgrade [optional]
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2024 to 2026 Impreza models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Power train2024 · 4,701 vehicles
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles.Recall 23V754000 at NHTSA ↗Electrical system2024 · 35,357 vehicles
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles.Recall 23V551000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 Impreza in California?
- $30,381 to drive away for the Sport, from a $26,595 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $433 loan payment, about $1,056 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,005 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
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US prices in US dollars from Subaru's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.