2027 Subaru Solterra: real cost in California
See the Solterra on Subaru's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Premium · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$38,495the advertised price
Drive away$43,710with fees and tax
Loan payment$660/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,181/moeverything, after resale
$43,710 to drive away + $54,696 to run it for 6 years − $13,395 back at resale = $85,011, or $1,181 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$43,710
Running it, 6 yrs+$54,696
Back at resale−$13,395
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$38,495Feesfreight $1,525 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,610Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$3,605Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$18,008Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$9,275Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$8,808Maintenanceestimate
+$7,568Charging13,500 mi a year at 120 MPGe, home charging at $0.33/kWh
+$7,411Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,900California EV fee$121 a year
+$726Resale after 6 years35% of MSRP, you get this back
−$13,395True cost $85,011 ÷ 72 months$1,181 a month
The car
Size and space
Seats5from the Canadian version or the type
Cargo23.8 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance8.3 inhigh; good for snow and trails
Engine and fuel
Engine233–338 hp electric, AWD
0–60 mph4.9–6.6 sSubaru's figures; others our estimate
Energy use117–120 MPGeEPA combined
Range288 miabout 201 mi in winter · fast charge 10-80% in 30 min
TowingNot published
Tires18" or 20"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
European crash test5 of 5 stars ↗Euro NCAP 2025, European version
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty3 yrspowertrain 5 yrs · battery 8 yrs
Resale at 6 years35% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 5 seats.| Premium | $38,495 | $43,710 | $85,011 | ✓ $1,181/mo | 120 MPGe | — No |
| Limited | $41,395 | $46,871 | $88,763 | $1,233/mo | 117 MPGe | — No |
| Limited XT | $42,895 | $48,506 | $90,605 | $1,258/mo | 117 MPGe | — No |
| Touring XT | $45,855 | $51,732 | $93,570 | $1,300/mo | 117 MPGe | ✓ Yes |
Premium
✓ $1,181/mo
True cost
Limited
$1,233/mo
True cost
Limited XT
$1,258/mo
True cost
Touring XT
$1,300/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
Premium$38,495
Limited$41,395
Limited XT$42,895
Touring XT$45,855
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓ from Limited
Parking sensors
✓ from Limited
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ from Touring XT
Heated steering wheel
✓ from Limited
Heated rear seats
✓ from Limited
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
✓ from Limited
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
✓ from Touring XT
Panoramic roof
✓ from Touring XT
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimRear cross-traffic alertHands-free drivingMassaging seatsMemory seatWireless CarPlayHead-up displayTow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the Premium (96 items)
- Subaru all-electric drivetrain
- Regenerative Braking
- Driving Mode Select
- Overall system power: 233 hp
- Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
- Dual-function X-MODE
- Downhill Assist Control (DAC)
- Grip Control
- Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
- Traction Control System (TRAC)
- Active Cornering Assist
- Brake Hold
- Fuel economy (hwy/city): 109/131 MPGe
- Range
- Battery type: Lithium Ion
- Battery total power: 74.7 kWh
- Battery capacity: 191 Ah
- 11-kW onboard L2 charger
- 11 kW approximate charging time from low charge warning light: 6 hours (240V at 32A)
- Maximum rated DC fast-charging speed: 150 kW
- 150 kW DC fast-charging approximate charging time from 10% to 80% charge: 28 minutes
- L1/L2 charging cable and NACS adapters
- Adaptive Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)
- 4-wheel independent raised suspension
- 4-wheel ventilated 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, black- and silver-finish full-wheel covers
- 235/60 R18 103V all-season tires
- LED headlights with washers
- Windshield wiper de-icer
- Heated power-folding exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals and entry illumination
- Fixed cross bar mounting points
- Roof rails
- Headroom (front/rear)
- Legroom (front/rear)
- Shoulder room (front/rear)
- Passenger volume
- Cargo volume
- Maximum cargo volume
- Power adjustable driver's seat
- Heated front seats
- Reclining second-row 60/40-split flat-folding seatbacks
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- StarTex upholstery
- Adjustable ambient lighting
- Configurable 7.0-inch LCD instrument cluster
- Keyless Entry with Push-Button Start
- Intelligent Assistant voice-activated vehicle interface
- Power rear gate with automatic close, height memory function, and vehicle lock button
- Auto anti-glare rear-view mirror
- Auto-up/auto-down power windows with anti-pinch protection
- 3-spoke steering wheel with integrated controls
- Dual wireless device chargers
- Dual illuminated front USB-C ports
- Dual illuminated rear USB-C charge ports
- Manually adjustable tilt/telescoping steering column
- Dual front cup holders
- Dual rear cup holders in fold-down armrest
- Bottle holders in front and rear doors
- Cargo-area underfloor storage tray
- Dual-zone climate control
- Rear seat climate control vents
- Subaru 14.0-inch Multimedia Navigation System
- 6 speakers
- 4G LTE Wi-Fi capability
- Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Pre-Collision System, Pre-Collision Braking, Emergency Steering Assist, Blind-Spot Monitor and Front and Rear
- Driver monitor distraction mitigation system
- Automatic High Beam (AHB)
- Parking Support Brake
- 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- Rear-Vision Camera
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- Advanced frontal airbag system (SRS)
- Side curtain airbags (SRS)
- Seat-mounted front side airbags (SRS)
- Driver and front passenger knee airbags (SRS)
- Whiplash-protection front seats with height-adjustable head restraints
- Height adjustable three-point front seatbelts
- Rear child-safety locks
- LATCH system
- Keyless entry system
- Body-color-matched wheel arch moldings [optional]
- Cargo Cover [optional]
- Cargo Net [optional]
- Cargo Tray [optional]
- All-Weather Floor Liners [optional]
- First Aid Kit [optional]
- Splash Guards [optional]
Recalls
3 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 Solterra models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Electrical system2026 · 20,991 vehicles
The electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the high voltage battery may experience a fault, resulting in a loss of drive power.Recall 26V393000 at NHTSA ↗Back over prevention2025 · 1,024,407 vehicles
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse.Recall 25V744000 at NHTSA ↗Visibility2025 · 94,320 vehicles
During certain HVAC system faults, such as electrical compressor failure, the defroster and defogger system may become inoperative.Recall 25V577000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 Solterra in California?
- $43,710 to drive away for the Premium, from a $38,495 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $660 loan payment, about $1,168 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,181 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.