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Subaru WRX — Competitive Compare

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Where it stands against its rivals

The WRX spans 7 grades: its entry price of $32,495 is the highest of the 7 models compared (the K4 starts at $22,390), while its top grade at $45,995 ranks 2nd highest. The WRX lacks Ventilated Front Seats, which most rivals offer. On specifications, among the 7 models it has the lowest EPA combined fuel economy (21 mpg (8.9 km/L)) and is the heaviest (1,615 kg).

Written from the price, specification and equipment data on this page.

Subaru WRX
Subaru
WRX
2026 model-year price
Nissan Sentra
Nissan
Sentra
2026 model-year price
Honda Civic
Honda
Civic
2027 model-year price
Toyota Corolla
Toyota
Corolla
2027 model-year price
Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai
Elantra
2026 model-year price
Mazda Mazda3
Mazda
Mazda3
2026 model-year price
Kia K4
Kia
K4
2027 model-year price
Trims shown in the price spectrum
Body
Powertrain
Price (USD)
Subaru WRX
Subaru
WRX
Nissan Sentra
Nissan
Sentra
Honda Civic
Honda
Civic
Toyota Corolla
Toyota
Corolla
Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai
Elantra
Mazda Mazda3
Mazda
Mazda3
All grades: 2.5
Kia K4
Kia
K4
$20k
$22k
$24k
$26k
$28k
$30k
$32k
$34k
$36k
$38k
$40k
$42k
$44k
$46k
$48k
$50k
$52k
Option prices: not available
Option prices: not available
Option prices: not available
Option prices: not available
Option prices: not available
ICE
HV
Marker shape:
Sedan
Hatchback
Band = option price range (trims with known option prices only)
Specifications
Subaru
WRX
Nissan
Sentra
Honda
Civic
Toyota
Corolla
Hyundai
Elantra
Mazda
Mazda3
Kia
K4
Dimensions & Weight
Overall Length (mm)
4669
4656
4547–4674
4620
4635
4460–4662
4440–4709
Overall Width (mm)
1826
1816
1802–1890
1780
1795
1797
1854
Overall Height (mm)
1468
1450
1405–1415
1435
1415
1440–1448
1420
Wheelbase (mm)
2672
2705
2735
2640
2720
2726
2718
↓Min. Turning Radius (m)
—
5.3
5.6
5.5
5.5
5.6
5.5
↓Curb Weight (kg)
1520–1615
1405–1441
1303–1446
1340–1460
1291–1435
1365–1531
1341–1380
↓Gross Weight (kg)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Cargo Volume (L)
354
405
388–694
371
402
347–569
425–643
Performance & Efficiency
Fuel Economy (EPA combined)
21–22 mpg (8.9–9.4 km/L)
32–33 mpg (13.6–14.0 km/L)
24–49 mpg (10.2–20.8 km/L)
34–50 mpg (14.5–21.3 km/L)
23–54 mpg (9.8–23.0 km/L)
25–29 mpg (10.6–12.3 km/L)
28–34 mpg (11.9–14.5 km/L)
Range (EPA)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
↓0–100 km/h (s)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Top Speed (km/h)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Powertrain
Displacement (cc)
2400
1997
1498–1996
1798–1987
1580–1999
2488
1598–1999
Max Power (kW)
202
111
111–235
90–127
104–206
142–186
110–142
Max Torque (N·m)
350
198
188–420
142–203
179–392
252–434
179–264
Front Motor (kW)
—
—
—
59
32
—
—
Rear Motor (kW)
—
—
—
5
—
—
—
Battery (kWh)
—
—
—
—
1.32
—
—
Fuel Tank (L)
63
47
40–46
43–50
42–47
51
45
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Regular
Regular / Premium
Regular
Regular / Premium
Regular / Premium recommended
Regular
Drivetrain & Suspension
Drive System
AWD
FWD
FWD
FWD / AWD (e-AWD)
FWD
FWD / AWD
FWD
Transmission
6MT / CVT
CVT
CVT / e-CVT / 6MT
CVT / e-CVT
IVT / 7DCT / 6DCT / 6MT (8DCT available)
6AT / 6MT
CVT / 8-Speed Automatic
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut/lower arm
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut / Dual-axis Strut
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Double A-arm
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Torsion Beam / Multi-link
Multi-link
Torsion Beam
Front Brake
Vented Disc
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake
Vented Disc
Ventilated Disc
Drum / Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Tire Size
245/40R18 / 245/35R19
205/60R16 / 215/45R18 / 215/50R17
215/55R16 / 235/40R18 / 265/30R19
205/55R16 / 225/40R18
205/55R16 / 245/40R18 / 225/45R17 / 245/35R19
205/60R16 / 215/45R18
205/55R16 / 235/40R18
Wheel Size
18" Alloy / 19" Alloy
16" Steel / 16" Alloy / 18" Alloy / 17" Alloy
16" Alloy / 18" Alloy / 19" Alloy
16" Alloy / 18" Alloy
16" Alloy / 18" Alloy / 17" Alloy / 19" Alloy
16" Alloy / 18" Alloy
16" Alloy / 18" Alloy
Seating (seats)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Ground Clearance (mm)
—
119
134
137–152
131–140
140
127
● Best value per row (numeric only) | ↓ Lower is better | Underlined = varies by grade (shown as min–max or all values)
EPA ratings are U.S. EPA combined fuel economy (mpg) and range (miles); km/L and km in parentheses are unit conversions, not WLTC values.
Equipment
Subaru
WRX
Nissan
Sentra
Honda
Civic
Toyota
Corolla
Hyundai
Elantra
Mazda
Mazda3
Kia
K4
Exterior
LED Headlights
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD*
—
LED Fog Lights
—
—
○ MOP
○ MOP
● STD
○ MOP*
○ MOP
Interior
Panoramic / Sunroof
● STD
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
● STD
○ MOP*
○ MOP
Head-Up Display
—
—
○ MOP
○ MOP
● STD
○ MOP*
○ MOP
Digital Rearview Mirror
—
—
○ MOP
○ MOP
● STD
○ MOP*
○ MOP
Ambient Lighting
—
—
○ MOP
○ MOP
● STD
○ MOP*
○ MOP
Seating
Leather Seats
● STD
◆ PKGSR Premium Package
○ MOP
○ MOP
● STD
○ MOP*
○ MOP
Power Driver Seat
● STD
◆ PKGSR Premium Package
○ MOP
○ MOP
● STD
○ MOP*
○ MOP
Heated Front Seats
● STD
◆ PKGSR All-Weather Package
○ MOP
○ MOP
● STD
○ MOP*
○ MOP
Ventilated Front Seats
—
—
○ MOP
○ MOP
● STD
○ MOP*
○ MOP
Memory Seat
—
—
○ MOP
○ MOP
● STD
○ MOP*
○ MOP
Safety
Adaptive Cruise Control
○ MOP
● STD★☆☆
● STD★☆☆
● STD★☆☆
● STD★★★
● STD*★★☆
● STD★☆☆
Lane Keeping Assist
○ MOP
● STD★☆☆
● STD★☆☆
● STD★☆☆
● STD★★★
● STD*★★☆
● STD★☆☆
Blind Spot Monitoring
● STD
● STD
—
—
● STD
—*
—
Surround-View Camera
—
◆ PKGSR Premium Package
—
—
● STD
—*
—
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
● STD
—*
—
Traffic Sign Recognition
—
● STD
● STD
—
● STD
● STD*
—
Comfort
Electronic Parking Brake
—
● STD
● STD
—
● STD
—*
—
Auto Brake Hold
—
● STD
● STD
—
● STD
—*
—
Wireless Charging
—
● STD
○ MOP
○ MOP
● STD
○ MOP*
○ MOP
Heated Steering Wheel
—
◆ PKGSR All-Weather Package
○ MOP
○ MOP
● STD
○ MOP*
○ MOP
Rear A/C Vents
—
—
○ MOP
○ MOP
—
○ MOP*
○ MOP
Audio / Nav / Connectivity
Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD*
● STD
8"+ Display
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD*
● STD
Connected Services
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD*
● STD
Premium Audio (Bose/Harman)
—
◆ PKGSR Premium Package
○ MOP
○ MOP
● STD
○ MOP*
○ MOP
Storage & Utility
USB-C Charging
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD*
● STD
Tires & Wheels
Alloy Wheels
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD*
○ MOP
18"+ Wheels
● STD
● STD
○ MOP
○ MOP
—
○ MOP*
○ MOP
● STDStandard
○ MOPFactory Option (MOP)
▲ DOPDealer Option (DOP)
◆ PKGPackage Option
—Not Available
*Estimate (not stated by the manufacturer)
★★★Function Level (ADAS: ★=Basic ★★=Mid ★★★=Advanced)
Equipment-Adjusted Price
⚠ Equipment data is estimated from official manufacturer publications. Functional levels may differ between brands even for identically-named features.
Subaru
WRX
Nissan
Sentra
Honda
Civic
Toyota
Corolla
Hyundai
Elantra
Mazda
Mazda3
Kia
K4
Base Price
$39,995
$25,000
$29,695
$27,615
$27,175
$28,640
$25,590
Standard Equipment Value
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Adjusted Price
$39,995
$25,000
$29,695
$27,615
$27,175
$28,640
$25,590
Effective Price Difference
* Equipment market value is estimated from the median MOP/DOP option prices across compared models.
WRX
Benchmark (0%)
Sentra
−37.5% better value
Civic
−25.8% better value
Corolla
−31.0% better value
Elantra
−32.1% better value
Mazda3
−28.4% better value
K4
−36.0% better value
Segment-Exclusive Features
No segment-exclusive features found.

* Data aggregated from official manufacturer publications. Equipment market prices are estimated from the median of published MOP/DOP option prices. Verify with official manufacturer sources.

Data Sources
ModelPrice SourceSpec SourceEquipment SourceNotesRetrieved
Subaru WRX
2026 model-year price
Manufacturer / Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Price (option prices): Manufacturer (Subaru of America press release (2026 WRX pricing, Jan 20, 2026), 2026-11-12) — premium paint (Galaxy Purple Pearl) $395; Premium: package 12 (Harman Kardon, moonroof) $1,865; tS and Series.Yellow not available because premium-paint availability is unconfirmed
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Nissan Sentra
2026 model-year price
Press report / Comparison siteManufacturerManufacturer
  • Price: Press report (Carscoops (report of Nissan's pricing announcement), 2026-11-11) — excluding the $1,245 destination charge
  • Specs: Manufacturer (Nissan '2026 Nissan Sentra Specifications' (hosted by Autoblog), 2026-11-11)
  • Equipment: Manufacturer (Nissan '2026 Nissan Sentra Specifications' (hosted by Autoblog), 2026-11-11)
  • Price (option prices): Press report (Carscoops (report of Nissan's 2026 pricing), 2026-11-12) — S: Cold Weather Package $500; SV: Convenience Package $990 + moonroof $650
  • Price (option prices): Comparison site (MyAutoWorld (Nissan suggested list prices), 2026-11-12) — SR: Premium Package $2,300 + All-Weather Package $650 + moonroof $650; premium paint not confirmed and not included; SL not available
2026-11-11
Honda Civic
2027 model-year price
Press reportEstimateEstimate
Most equipment values are estimates
  • Price: Press report (AutoGuide (report of Honda's 2027 pricing), 2026-11-11) — excluding the $1,295 destination charge; the Si is paused after the 2026 model year
  • Price (Type R): Press report (Kelley Blue Book (Type R report), 2026-11-11)
  • Specs: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — specs of trims added in Nov 2026 start from the closest existing trim, with published drivetrain, powertrain and dimension figures substituted
  • Equipment: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — equipment of trims added in Nov 2026 is estimated from the closest trim (marked * in the equipment table)
  • Price (option prices): Press report (autoevolution (report of Honda's 2027 pricing), 2026-11-12) — Honda's prices exclude $455 premium paint and dealer-installed accessories; there are no factory option packages
2026-11-11
Toyota Corolla
2027 model-year price
Press reportManufacturer / EstimateEstimate
  • Price: Press report (Carscoops (report of Toyota's 2027 pricing), 2026-11-11) — excluding the $1,295 destination charge
  • Specs (Hybrid fuel economy and drivetrain): Manufacturer (Toyota USA Newsroom（2027 Corolla Hybrid）, 2026-11-11)
  • Specs: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — specs of trims added in Nov 2026 start from the closest existing trim, with published drivetrain, powertrain and dimension figures substituted
  • Equipment: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — equipment of trims added in Nov 2026 is estimated from the closest trim (marked * in the equipment table)
2026-11-11
Hyundai Elantra
2026 model-year price
Manufacturer / Comparison siteGovernment agency / EstimateEstimate
  • Price (Hybrid Blue / SEL Sport / Limited): Comparison site (iSeeCars, 2026-11-11) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Price (N): Comparison site (CarWhere (summary of Hyundai's Oct 2025 price list), 2026-11-11) — 6MT $35,100; DCT adds $1,500
  • Specs: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — specs of trims added in Nov 2026 start from the closest existing trim, with published drivetrain, powertrain and dimension figures substituted
  • Equipment: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — equipment of trims added in Nov 2026 is estimated from the closest trim (marked * in the equipment table)
  • Price (option prices): Comparison site (CarWhere (summary of Hyundai's Oct 2025 price list), 2026-11-12) — N: 8-speed DCT costs $1,500 more than the 6MT; other trims not available
  • Specs: Government agency (U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov, 2026-11-11) — EPA combined fuel economy and range (checked against EPA data; mismatched trims corrected)
2026-11-11
Mazda Mazda3
2026 model-year price
ManufacturerEstimateEstimate
Most equipment values are estimates
  • Price: Manufacturer (Mazda USA news release (2026 Mazda3), 2026-11-11) — Carbon Edition prices after the reductions (hatchback from Dec 11, 2025; sedan from Apr 8, 2026)
  • Specs: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — specs of trims added in Nov 2026 start from the closest existing trim, with published drivetrain, powertrain and dimension figures substituted
  • Equipment: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — equipment of trims added in Nov 2026 is estimated from the closest trim (marked * in the equipment table)
  • Price (option prices): Manufacturer (Mazda USA news release (2026 Mazda3 Pricing and Packaging), 2026-11-12) — the only priced factory option is premium paint ($595)
2026-11-11
Kia K4
2027 model-year price
Press reportEstimateEstimate
  • Price: Press report (AutoGuide (report of Kia's 2027 pricing), 2026-11-11) — excluding the $1,245 destination charge
  • Specs: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — specs of trims added in Nov 2026 start from the closest existing trim, with published drivetrain, powertrain and dimension figures substituted
  • Equipment: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — equipment of trims added in Nov 2026 is estimated from the closest trim (marked * in the equipment table)
2026-11-11

Data is mainly from manufacturers' US websites and press releases; some values come from press reports or comparison sites, or are estimates, as labeled above. Prices are MSRP excluding destination charges.

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