Subaru just gave performance car fans a reason to celebrate. The automaker announced 2026 Subaru WRX pricing that’s thousands of dollars lower than last year, plus the return of an entry-level trim that many thought was gone for good. With affordable sports cars becoming harder to find, this move puts the rally-bred sedan back within reach for enthusiasts who’ve been watching from the sidelines.

• The revived Base trim starts at $33,690, making it $5,230 cheaper to get into a 2026 WRX than it was to get into a 2025 WRX.
• The 2026 Subaru WRX will be offered in six trim levels: Base, Premium, Limited, GT, tS, and Series.Yellow.
• At the other end of the WRX lineup is the Series.Yellow model, limited to 350 units.

Why the Big Price Drop?

The lower pricing is likely tied to Subaru posting an abysmal year of sales for the WRX in 2025. Subaru sold 18,587 WRXs in 2024, but the brand moved just 10,930 examples of the performance sedan the following year. That’s a 41 percent drop. It’s also the year Subaru axed the base WRX offering, and the price tag spiked.

The message from buyers was clear: price the WRX too high, and they’ll walk away. The return of the base model and the new, lower prices follow that rough sales year. Subaru announced pricing for the 2026 WRX, with the sedan dropping by several thousand dollars across the lineup.

2026 WRX Trim Levels and Prices

Every 2026 Subaru WRX gets the same 271-horsepower, 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine paired with Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system. That means solid performance no matter which trim you pick.

The Base model kicks things off at $32,495 MSRP (plus $1,195 destination). The base WRX also comes with more features than before. Keyless entry with push-button start is now included. You also get summer performance tires, a sport-tuned suspension, and a tire pressure monitoring system.

The 2026 Subaru WRX Premium builds on the base trim level, offering additional driver and passenger convenience features for a starting price of $33,995 MSRP. That’s $3,755 less than the outgoing model. The WRX Premium adds heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors, and windshield wiper deicer. You also get LED fog lights, premium cloth upholstery with red contrast stitching, dual rear USB-A and USB-C illuminated charge ports, and a trunk lid body-color rear spoiler.

The WRX Limited falls to $38,995, which means savings of up to $3,685 when equipped with the optional automatic transmission. It sports steering responsive LED headlights, a moonroof, and body-color mirrors with integrated turn signals. The cabin gets a noticeable upgrade with Ultrasuede seats featuring contrasting red bolsters.

The automatic-only WRX GT begins at $44,995, which is $2,710 less than last year’s model. It stands out with Recaro Performance Design front seats wrapped in black Ultrasuede upholstery. They’re joined by a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a sport-tuned suspension with electronic adjustable ride control.

Track-Ready tS and Limited Series.Yellow

The performance-focused 2026 Subaru WRX tS offers increased handling capability and ride comfort thanks to STI-tuned electronically controlled dampers. The tS trim level also comes equipped with a high-performance Brembo braking system, including 6-piston front and 2-piston rear calipers in signature gold, along with larger pads and rotors. The uprated braking system combines better stopping power and fade resistance with solid pedal feel. The 2026 Subaru WRX tS is priced at $44,995 MSRP, which is $2,710 less than the 2025 model.

The new Subaru WRX Series.Yellow is immediately recognizable by its Sunrise Yellow exterior, a Subaru hallmark color used on past models such as the first-generation Subaru XV Crosstrek, and Japan-only Subaru BRZ STI Sport and Subaru WRX STI S207 models. The exterior is paired with matte black 19-inch alloy wheels and black badging. The WRX Series.Yellow costs $45,995, is based on the WRX tS, and is limited to 350 units.

Manual Transmission Stays Standard

A 6-speed manual transmission is standard on all trim levels, except GT. The Subaru Performance Transmission (SPT) is available on the Limited trim level and is standard on the GT trim level. This gives buyers who want to row their own gears plenty of options in the lineup.

While the Base and Premium are only available with the six-speed manual transmission, the Limited can be optioned with Subaru’s continuously variable automatic transmission. The manual-transmission Limited trim starts at $40,190, with the CVT-equipped version carrying a $1,000 premium over the six-speed.

Is the 2026 WRX Worth It?

The 2026 Subaru WRX will arrive at retailers in spring with a starting price of $32,495 MSRP. Compared to the 2002 Subaru WRX, which set the standard for sport compact sedans, the new 2026 WRX has nearly the same price, adjusted for inflation, yet it includes far more equipment and features.

For anyone who’s been eyeing this rally-inspired sedan but couldn’t stomach last year’s pricing, 2026 is your year. The combination of a lower entry point, price cuts across all trims, and a special-edition model for collectors makes this the most appealing WRX lineup in years. The 2026 Subaru WRX is assembled in Gunma, Japan and will begin arriving in retailers nationwide in the spring.