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2016 Subaru WRX Base

Sedan · 268 hp · 23 mpg combined

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$26,595Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which WRX is right for you?

Three trims, $26,595 to $30,395. Tap one to open it.

$26,595This trimBase268 hp $28,895+$2,300Premium268 hp $30,395+$3,800Limited268 hp

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The numbers.

One configuration: all-wheel drive, 6-speed manual.

268hp2.0L four-cylinder turbo

258lb-ftTorque

23mpgCombined · 20 city · 27 highway

AWD6-speed manual

5Seats

12 cu ftCargo volume

3,269 lbsCurb weight

Paint and trim.

1 interior

Carbon Black

Cloth.

7 factory paints

Dark Gray Metallic
Ice Silver Metallic
Pure Red
Crystal Black Silica
WR Blue Pearl
Lapis Blue Pearl
Crystal White Pearl

Safety and recalls

3 recall campaigns on file.

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NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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