Impreza starts $12,805 lower. Impreza wins efficiency by 0.3 L/100 km. Outback gives you 555 L more cargo room. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
Interactive trim explorer
Each row is a feature. Tap to see the unlock detail.
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$30,927
Convenience 5-door
$43,732
Touring
$33,857
3 tracked trims
$50,207
4 tracked trims
| Metric | Subaru Impreza | Subaru Outback | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $30,927 Convenience 5-door | $43,732 Touring | $12,805 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $33,857 3 tracked trims | $50,207 4 tracked trims | $16,350 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 8.2 L/100 km Convenience 5-door | 8.5 L/100 km Touring | 0.3 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 1,586 L Best published cargo figure | 2,141 L Best published cargo figure | 555 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | 1,224 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | Only Subaru reports |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 1 feature Core coverage still thin | 1 feature Limited XT at $51,032 | Only Subaru full |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 1 feature Core coverage still thin | 1 feature Premier XT at $54,032 | Only Subaru full |
Safety and warranty are basically tied: both show Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 with 3 yr / 60,000 km basic coverage.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Off-Road
Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.
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Doesn’t reach it
$52,032
Wilderness
All-terrain Bridgestone Dueler tires on 17-inch matte black alloy wheels
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
$34,257
Touring 5-door
11.6-inch touch-screen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, 10 Harman Kardon premium speakers and SiriusXM capability‡ (subscription required)
$51,032
Limited XT
12.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with cloud navigation (free 1-year trial subscription included), Premium 13-speaker Harman Kardon system with subwoofer and amplifier, SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 360L, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and centre console wireless phone charger
$36,387
RS 5-door
Power tilting and sliding sunroof with sunshade
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Doesn’t reach it
Off-Road
Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.
| Equipment | Subaru Impreza | Subaru Outback | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Off-road hardwareExpanded Only Outback reaches off-road hardware. | — Doesn’t reach it | $52,032 Wilderness All-terrain Bridgestone Dueler tires on 17-inch matte black alloy wheels | Right only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Subaru Impreza | Subaru Outback | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Premium audioExpanded Impreza unlocks it $16,775 sooner. | $34,257 Touring 5-door 11.6-inch touch-screen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, 10 Harman Kardon premium speakers and SiriusXM capability‡ (subscription required) | $51,032 Limited XT 12.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with cloud navigation (free 1-year trial subscription included), Premium 13-speaker Harman Kardon system with subwoofer and amplifier, SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 360L, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and centre console wireless phone charger | Left sooner |
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Only Impreza reaches moonroof / sunroof. | $36,387 RS 5-door Power tilting and sliding sunroof with sunshade | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Reasons to pick Subaru Impreza
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
Convenience 5-door
Touring
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Impreza | Convenience 5-door | $30,927 | 8.2 L/100 km | 1 |
| Subaru Outback | Touring | $43,732 | 8.5 L/100 km | 1 |