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2016 Subaru WRX Premium
Sedan · 268 hp · 21–23 mpg combined
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$28,895Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking41 factory options, from $76 to $2,999.
WRX Sport Package$2,999
Navi System + Audio w/Harman Kardon Amplifier & Speakers$2,100
STI Performance Exhaust (WRX)$1,162
Popular Package #3$972
Popular Package #2$877
Kicker Audio Upgrade Package #1$802
Popular Package #1$748
10" Powered Subwoofer for WRX/STI (Non-Navi)$661
WRX Short Throw Shifter Package$598
STI Short Throw Shifter (WRX)$414
120V Power Outlet$354
Auto Dimming Mirror w/Compass and Homelink$338
Upgraded Speakers$318
Body Side Molding Kit Crystal White$262
Body Side Molding Kit WR Blue Pearl$262
Body Side Molding Kit Lapis Blue$262
Body Side Molding Kit Ice Silver$262
Body Side Molding Kit Pure Red$262
Body Side Molding Kit Dark Gray$262
Body Side Molding Kit Crystal Black Silica$262
SPT Carbon Fiber Trunk Trim$224
Auto Dimming Mirror w/Compass$210
Footwell Illumination Kit Blue$199
Footwell Illumination Kit Red$199
Perimeter Alarm (Shock Sensor)$196
STI Leather Aluminum Shift Knob (6MT)$184
Splash Guards Rear Aero Ice Silver$176
Splash Guards Rear Aero Crystal Black$176
Splash Guards Rear Aero Dark Gray Metallic$176
Center Armrest Extension - Off Black$158
Side Sill Plates (WRX)$156
Tweeter Kit$147
Vortex Generator$104
Rear Bumper Applique$95
STI Duracon Shift Knob (6MT)$93
Cargo Tray$81
Floor Mats, All Weather$81
Cargo Net - Trunk Rear$78
Wheel Locks - Aluminum Wheels$76
Sunshade$76
Standard Model - WRX Premium—
Which WRX is right for you?
Three trims, $26,595 to $30,395. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $2,300, from Base to Premium.
The numbers.
Two configurations: all-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or continuously variable automatic.
268hp2.0L four-cylinder turbo
258lb-ftTorque
21–23mpgCombined · 18–20 city · 24–27 highway
AWD6-speed manual / continuously variable-speed automatic
5Seats
12 cu ftCargo volume
3,269–3,450 lbsCurb weight
98 standard items.
Four groups, sized by how much is in each.
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear view camera
- cruise control
- front and rear cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- front seatback storage
- leather steering wheel
- Single zone front climate control
- rear ventilation ducts
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- cloth
- sport front seats
- 6-way manual driver seat adjustments
- height adjustable driver seat
- 4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- folding center armrest
- 1 one-touch power windows
- 1st row power glass moonroof
- remote keyless power door locks
- Heated mirrors
- trip computer
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Center locking differential
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- EPA interior volume
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Turning circle
- Curb weight
- Country of final assembly
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- alloy wheels
- 18 x 8.5 in. wheels
- Performance tires
- 245/40R W tires
- temporary spare tire
- inside mounted spare tire
- four-wheel independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- direct injection
- post-collision safety system
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front and rear head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
- Emergency braking assist
- tire pressure monitoring
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- 2 front headrests
- Front multi-adjustable headrests
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- 6 total speakers
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- satellite radio satellite radio
1 interior
- Carbon Black
Cloth.
7 factory paints
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Pure Red
- WR Blue Pearl
- Dark Gray Metallic
- Crystal White Pearl
- Crystal Black Silica
- Lapis Blue Pearl
Safety and recalls
3 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2016 WRX.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
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Other years of the WRX Premium.
2017 WRX Premium
$28,995$100 more7 colors · starting MSRP
2015 WRX Premium
$28,495$400 less7 colors · starting MSRP
2018 WRX Premium
$29,295$400 more7 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.