2026 Subaru WRX: real cost in California
See the WRX on Subaru's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Base · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$32,495the advertised price
Drive away$36,811with fees and tax
Loan payment$542/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,204/moeverything, after resale
$36,811 to drive away + $68,435 to run it for 6 years − $18,523 back at resale = $86,723, or $1,204 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$36,811
Running it, 6 yrs+$68,435
Back at resale−$18,523
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$32,495Feesfreight $1,195 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,280Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$3,036Fuel13,500 mi a year at 22 MPG
+$24,282Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,052Maintenanceestimate
+$8,991Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$7,925Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$7,238Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,947Resale after 6 years57% of MSRP, you get this back
−$18,523True cost $86,723 ÷ 72 months$1,204 a month
The car
Size and space
Seats5from the Canadian version or the type
Cargo12.5 cu ftbehind row 2
Engine and fuel
Engine271 hp premium gas, AWD
0–60 mph5.6–5.8 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy21–22 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires18" or 19"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty3 yrspowertrain 5 yrs
Resale at 6 years57% of MSRPprevious generation · how it compares
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 271 hp, 5 seats.| Base | $32,495 | $36,811 | $86,723 | ✓ $1,204/mo | 22 MPG | — No | — No | — No |
| Premium | $33,995 | $38,446 | $88,388 | $1,228/mo | 22 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Limited | $38,995 | $43,896 | $93,521 | $1,299/mo | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| GT | $44,995 | $50,435 | $100,677 | $1,398/mo | 21 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| tS | $44,995 | $50,435 | $99,519 | $1,382/mo | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
Base
✓ $1,204/mo
True cost
Premium
$1,228/mo
True cost
Limited
$1,299/mo
True cost
GT
$1,398/mo
True cost
tS
$1,382/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
Base$32,495
Premium$33,995
Limited$38,995
GT$44,995
tS$44,995
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ from Limited
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ from Limited
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ from Premium
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
+ $400
Power driver's seat
✓ from Limited
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ from Limited
Premium sound system
+ $1,865
✓ from Limited
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
+ $1,865
✓ Limited to GT
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free driving360° cameraParking sensorsCooled seatsHeated steering wheelHeated rear seatsMassaging seatsPower liftgateWireless phone chargingMemory seatWireless CarPlayHead-up displayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)Tow hitch includedPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the Base (94 items)
- 2.4-liter DOHC turbocharged engine
- Power: 271 hp @ 5,600 rpm
- Torque: 258 lb-ft @ 2,000–5,200 rpm
- Maximum boost pressure: 12.0 psi
- Fully synchronized 6-speed manual transmission
- Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
- Continuous AWD
- Active Torque Vectoring
- Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Fuel economy, manual transmission (hwy/city): 26/19 MPG
- Fuel requirement: Premium unleaded gasoline (91 octane or higher)
- Fuel capacity: 16.6 gal.
- Quick-ratio electric power-assisted rack-and-dual-pinion steering (EPAS)
- Sport-tuned 4-wheel independent suspension
- 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes
- Brake Assist
- Brake Override System
- Length
- Width
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Track (front/rear)
- Base curb weight (manual/automatic)
- 18 x 8.5-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, dark gray finish
- 245/40 R18 97Y summer high-performance tires
- LED headlights
- Front and rear underspoilers
- Rear bumper with integrated diffuser
- Exhaust system with quad stainless-steel outlets
- Body-color power side mirrors
- Two-speed windshield wipers
- Headroom (front/rear)
- Legroom (front/rear)
- Shoulder room (front/rear)
- Hip room (front/rear)
- Passenger volume
- Trunk volume
- 6-way manually adjustable driver's seat
- Performance-design front seats
- 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatbacks
- Leather-wrapped flat-bottomed steering wheel with black stitching
- Leather-wrapped shifter handle
- Premium cloth upholstery
- Aluminum-alloy pedal covers
- Analog speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature, and fuel gauges
- Sport-design electroluminescent gauges
- Gauge needles full-sweep
- Keyless Access with Push-Button Start
- Auto-on/off headlights
- Power windows with front auto-up/down
- Electronic cruise control
- Steering wheel controls
- Front USB-A and USB-C input ports
- Tilt/telescoping steering column
- Dual cup holders in center console
- Single bottle holder in each door panel
- Sun visors with dual-illuminated vanity mirrors
- Center console with LED-illuminated storage tray and 12-volt power outlet
- Dual-zone automatic climate control system
- Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus System
- 6 speakers
- EyeSight Driver Assist Technology
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System
- Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) with Active Torque Vectoring
- 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)
- Driver's knee airbag (SRS)
- Side-curtain airbags (SRS)
- Front-seat side pelvis/torso airbags (SRS)
- Whiplash-reducing front seats with height and tilt-adjustable head restraints
- Height-adjustable 3-point front seatbelts
- Rear child safety locks
- LATCH System: Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
- Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column
- Ring-shaped Reinforcement Frame body structure
- Keyless entry system
- Anti-theft security system
- Engine immobilizer
- Auto-Dimming Mirror With Compass and HomeLink [optional]
- Cargo Tray [optional]
- All-Weather Floor Liners [optional]
- Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror with Approach Light [optional]
- Rear Seatback Protector [optional]
- Wheel Locks - Alloy [optional]
- STI - Side Sill Plates - Illuminated [optional]
- STI Short Throw Shifter - WRX [optional]
- LED Upgrade [optional]
- Side Sill Plates - Illuminated [optional]
Recalls
We couldn't match the WRX 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 2026 WRX in California?
- $36,811 to drive away for the Base, from a $32,495 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $542 loan payment, about $1,282 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,204 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.