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2026 Subaru Outback Limited XT

SUV · 260 hp · 25 mpg combined

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$44,365Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

260 hp25 mpg combinedAWD

Good

  • 260-hp turbo engine
  • All-wheel drive
  • 34.6 cu ft cargo
  • Heated rear seats
  • 12.1-inch infotainment display

Watch for

  • Gas power only
  • Continuously variable-speed automatic

The 2026 Subaru Outback Limited XT has a $44,365 MSRP. Its 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine produces 260 hp and works with a continuously variable-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 25 mpg combined. The SUV seats 5 and provides 34.6 cu ft of cargo space.

Standard cabin equipment includes leather front seats, heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel, dual-zone front climate control and a power glass moonroof. A 12.1-inch infotainment display supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, while the harman/kardon system has 12 speakers and 576 watts of output. Wireless charging is also standard.

Driver-assistance features include adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot and lane-departure warnings, front and rear parking sensors and a rearview camera. Factory coverage includes a 36-month/36,000-mile basic warranty and a 60-month/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.

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Market

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32 factory options, from $45 to $1,274.

Premium / Limited Plus Package$1,274
Premium / Limited Package$970
Trailer Hitch and Harness$870
Auto-dimming Mirror w/Compass and Homelink$447
Side Sill Plates - Illuminated$387
Door Projector Lights$346
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Lighting$304
Wheel Lug Nut and Lock Set - Black$299
All-Weather Floor Liners$201
Footwell Illumination Kit$193
Door Edge Guards - Ice Silver Metallic$192
Door Edge Guards - Crystal Black Silica$192
Door Edge Guards - Magnetite Gray Metallic$192
Door Edge Guards - Crystal White Pearl$192
Door Edge Guards - River Rock Pearl$192
Door Edge Guards - Crimson Red Pearl$192
Door Edge Guards - Sapphire Blue Pearl$192
Rear Bumper Cover$187
Side Sill Plates$150
Alaska Destination Charge$150
Cargo Sidewall Protector$139
Cargo Net$135
Sunshade - 2nd Row$127
Wheel Locks - Alloy$107
USB Charging Cable Set$87
Windshield Sunshade$82
Interior Accent Liners - Grey$79
LED Upgrade$79
Rear Gate Light$68
First Aid Kit$47
Utility Hook (2-Pack)$45
Standard Model$0

Which Outback is right for you?

Six trims, $34,995 to $47,995. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

One configuration: all-wheel drive, continuously variable automatic.

260hp2.4L four-cylinder turbo
277lb-ftTorque
25mpgCombined · 22 city · 29 highway
AWDcontinuously variable-speed automatic
5Seats
34.6 cu ftCargo volume
3,968 lbsCurb weight

144 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

  • Titanium Gray
  • Slate Black

Both leather.

8 factory paints

  • Crystal White Pearl
  • Crystal Black Silica
  • Sapphire Blue
  • Ice Silver Metallic
  • Magnetite Gray Metallic
  • Crimson Red Pearl
  • Deep Emerald Green Pearl
  • River Rock Pearl

Safety and recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

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NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 Outback. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

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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