Subaru just made the Outback cheaper, and the new base model is the one to buy. The 2027 Subaru Outback now starts at $32,995, Subaru of America announced on October 22, 2026, which is $2,000 below last year’s entry price. Most other trims drop too, and the cuts reach $1,900 on the Touring.
Quick answer: The 2027 Subaru Outback starts at $32,995 for a new base trim, plus a $1,545 destination charge, for $34,540 delivered. All-wheel drive, a 12.1-inch touchscreen, a power liftgate and EyeSight driver assistance are standard. Most trims cost less than in 2026, and the Outback reaches Subaru retailers later this year.
How much is the 2027 Subaru Outback?
Here’s the full lineup from Subaru’s 2027 Outback pricing release, before destination:
- Outback (new base): $32,995
- Premium: $34,995 (unchanged)
- Limited: $39,995 (down $1,720)
- Touring: $43,495 (down $1,900)
- Limited XT: $43,595 (down $770)
- Wilderness: $43,995 (down $1,000)
- Touring XT: $46,595 (down $1,400)
One discrepancy is worth knowing. Car and Driver reported the entry price fell by $1,905, while Subaru’s release says $2,000. We use Subaru’s figure because it’s the primary source. Our read is that the gap comes from how destination was counted.
What do you get in the $32,995 base model?
This isn’t a stripped fleet special. The base car runs a 180-hp 2.5-liter flat-four with a CVT and standard all-wheel drive, plus 8.7 inches of ground clearance. Inside, you get the 12.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and dual-zone automatic climate control with physical controls.
The all-weather package is standard, with heated front seats and heated mirrors. A power liftgate with memory height comes on every Outback. Cargo space is 34.6 cubic feet behind the rear seats, or 80.5 cubic feet folded.
What’s missing? Cloth seats replace the Premium’s StarTex upholstery, and you lose the 10-way power driver’s seat. Spend the extra $2,000 for the Premium only if you’ll also add its $2,045 package with a moonroof and heated steering wheel. Otherwise, the base car gives you the same powertrain for less.
The Touring vs. Limited XT decision
This is where buyers trip up. The Touring and Limited XT are just $100 apart, but they’re different cars. The Touring keeps the 180-hp engine and adds Nappa leather, ventilated front seats, a 12-way power driver’s seat and a surround-view monitor. The Limited XT trades those luxuries for a turbocharged 2.4-liter making 260 hp and 277 lb-ft.
For 2027, both now include Subaru’s Highway Hands-Free Assist, which takes the driver-assist argument off the table. If you tow a small trailer or drive mountain passes with a loaded car, take the turbo. If your miles are mostly suburban, the Touring’s cabin is the better use of $43,000.
The Wilderness is the other value story. At $43,995, it pairs the 260-hp turbo with 9.5 inches of ground clearance, all-terrain tires and underbody protection, for $1,000 less than last year. Want hands-free highway driving on it? That sits in a $5,090 package with Nappa leather, which takes a Wilderness to $49,085 before destination.
How the Outback compares with the CR-V and RAV4
Honda’s 2027 CR-V pricing release lists the LX AWD at $33,020 plus $1,450 destination, or $34,470. That’s $70 less than a base Outback delivered. Both have standard all-wheel drive on those versions, so the choice comes down to the Outback’s 8.7 inches of ground clearance and its 2,700-pound towing rating when properly equipped.
Toyota’s 2026 RAV4 pricing starts at $31,900 for the LE, plus a $1,095 processing fee. Toyota hasn’t announced 2027 RAV4 pricing yet, so that comparison could shift. Toyota rates the RAV4 hybrid at 226 net hp with FWD or 236 with AWD, against 180 hp in the base Outback.
For other family SUV options, read our coverage of the redesigned 2026 Outback and the 2027 Kia Sorento PHEV price jump. Off-road shoppers should also see whether the Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk justifies its premium, alongside our look at the 2026 Honda Pilot.
When does it go on sale?
Subaru says the Outback, built in Gunma, Japan, arrives at retailers later this year. Destination is $1,545 in most states, but it can vary in Hawaii, New Jersey, New York and the six New England states. Alaska pays $1,695. Dealer markups and final fuel-economy figures aren’t in the release, so confirm both before you sign.
2027 Subaru Outback FAQ
How much does the 2027 Subaru Outback cost?
The 2027 Subaru Outback starts at $32,995 for the new base trim, before a $1,545 destination charge. The Premium is $34,995 and the Limited is $39,995. The top Touring XT costs $46,595. Most trims are cheaper than in 2026, by up to $1,900 on the Touring.
Does the base 2027 Subaru Outback have all-wheel drive?
Yes. Every 2027 Outback, including the $32,995 base model, has standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and X-Mode with Hill Descent Control. The base car uses a 180-hp 2.5-liter engine with a CVT and offers 8.7 inches of ground clearance, which suits snowy roads and gravel driveways.
When will the 2027 Subaru Outback be available?
Subaru says the 2027 Outback will reach US retailers later this year. Subaru hasn’t given an exact date, so timing may vary by region and trim. Ask your local retailer about allocation for the trim you want, and confirm the destination charge, which differs in nine states.
The 2027 Subaru Outback’s best number is the simplest one: $32,995 now buys an all-wheel-drive Outback with heated seats and the big touchscreen, $2,000 less than last year’s cheapest version.