2027 Subaru Trailseeker: real cost in California
See the Trailseeker 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$39,995the advertised price
Drive away$45,367with fees and tax
Loan payment$688/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,212/moeverything, after resale
$45,367 to drive away + $55,834 to run it for 6 years − $13,917 back at resale = $87,284, or $1,212 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$45,367
Running it, 6 yrs+$55,834
Back at resale−$13,917
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$39,995Feesfreight $1,545 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,630Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$3,742Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$18,155Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$9,599Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$9,185Maintenanceestimate
+$7,630Charging13,500 mi a year at 117 MPGe, home charging at $0.33/kWh
+$7,602Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,937California EV fee$121 a year
+$726Resale after 6 years35% of MSRP, you get this back
−$13,917True cost $87,284 ÷ 72 months$1,212 a month
The car
Size and space
Seats5from the Canadian version or the type
Cargo31.3 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance8.5 inhigh; good for snow and trails
Engine and fuel
Engine375 hp electric, AWD
0–60 mph4.4 sSubaru's figure
Energy use114–117 MPGeEPA combined
Range281 miabout 197 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 ↗
Warranty3 yrspowertrain 5 yrs · battery 8 yrs
Resale at 6 years35% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 375 hp, 5 seats.| Premium | $39,995 | $45,367 | $87,284 | ✓ $1,212/mo | 117 MPGe | — No |
| Limited | $43,995 | $49,727 | $92,396 | $1,283/mo | 114 MPGe | — No |
| Touring | $46,555 | $52,517 | $94,837 | $1,317/mo | 114 MPGe | ✓ Yes |
| Touring Leather | $46,855 | $52,844 | $95,206 | $1,322/mo | 114 MPGe | ✓ Yes |
Premium
✓ $1,212/mo
True cost
Limited
$1,283/mo
True cost
Touring
$1,317/mo
True cost
Touring Leather
$1,322/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
Premium$39,995
Limited$43,995
Touring$46,555
Touring Leather$46,855
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓ from Limited
Parking sensors
✓ from Limited
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ from Touring
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
Panoramic roof
✓ from Touring
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimLane centeringHands-free drivingMassaging seatsMemory seatWireless CarPlayHead-up displayTow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the Premium (100 items)
- Subaru all-electric drivetrain
- Regenerative Braking
- Driving Mode Select
- Overall system power: 375 hp
- Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
- Dual-function X-MODE
- Downhill Assist Control (DAC)
- Grip Control
- Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
- Traction Control (TRAC)
- Active Cornering Assist
- Brake Hold
- Fuel economy (hwy/city): 107/126 MPGe
- Range
- Battery type: Lithium Ion
- Battery total power: 74.7 kWh
- Battery capacity: 191.0 Ah
- 11-kW onboard L2 charger
- 11 kW approximate charging time from full discharge: 11 hours (240V at 48A)
- 11 kW approximate charging time from low charge warning light: 6 hours (240V at 48A)
- Maximum rated DC fast-charging speed: 150 kW
- 150kW 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, gloss black finish with full-wheel covers
- 235/60 R18 103V all-season tires
- LED headlights with washers
- Rain-sensing automatic windshield wipers
- Windshield wiper de-icer
- Heated power-folding exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals
- Raised roof rails
- Roof spoiler
- 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 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatbacks
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- StarTex upholstery
- 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 rearview 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
- Retractable cargo area luggage cover
- Cargo area underfloor luggage cover storage
- Dual-zone climate control
- Rear seat climate control vents
- Subaru 14.0-inch Multimedia Navigation System
- 6 speakers
- 4G LTE and Wi-Fi capability
- Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Pre-Collision System, Pre-Collision Braking, Emergency Steering Assist, Front Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Depart
- Blind-Spot Monitor and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- 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
- Cargo Net [optional]
- Cargo Tray [optional]
- Sunshade - Windshield [optional]
- All-Weather Floor Liners [optional]
- Rear Seatback Protector [optional]
- Crossbar Set - Aero (Non-Adjustable) [optional]
- Pet-friendly Padded Seat Protector [optional]
- Rear Bumper Protector Mat [optional]
Recalls
We couldn't match the Trailseeker in NHTSA's recall records yet, so we can't say whether it has any. Check by VIN at NHTSA ↗
Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 Trailseeker in California?
- $45,367 to drive away for the Premium, from a $39,995 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $688 loan payment, about $1,203 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,212 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.