The 2023 Subaru Legacy returns with a new face, updated technology, and a more potent Sport trim after receiving a mid-lifecycle boost.
For 2023, the trim levels are as follows: Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, and Touring XT. The “XT” tacked onto a nameplate identifies the engine as turbocharged. Every Legacy model pops out of the Indiana factory with all-wheel drive (AWD).
Although many of Legacy’s 2023 enhancements target specific trim levels, all models enjoy a more prominent grille, a freshened front bumper, and more complex LED headlights. Subaru’s EyeSight bundle of advanced safety tech now delivers lane-centering assist in league with adaptive cruise control.
Available driver-assist tech now includes reverse automatic emergency braking.
Subaru packs a wide-angle front camera into its top-end Touring XT, increasing the field of view.
Subaru spikes the adrenaline level in the Sport trim, replacing the 182-horsepower 2.5-liter engine with the 260-hp 2.4-liter turbocharged powerplant already powering the XT models.
Legacy models fitted with the 11.6-inch touchscreen (Premium and up) will also provide wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
We like the Legacy for its AWD, impressive fuel economy, reasonable pricing, solid safety scores and technologies, and available turbocharged engine.
Key rivals against Legacy include the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Chevy Malibu, and Nissan Altima.
Base, Premium, and Limited models generate forward motion with the 182-hp 2.5-liter flat 4-cylinder engine. According to government estimates, it delivers 27 mpg in the city, 35 mpg on the highway, and 30 mpg in combined driving. A continuously variable automatic transmission (with eight driver-selectable steps) directs power to all four wheels.
Legacy Base
Starts at $24,395 | See listings
- 2.5-liter engine with 182 horsepower
- AWD
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Steering-responsive LED headlights
- Black folding side mirrors
- Adaptive cruise control
- Paddle shifters
- 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat
- Automatic climate control
- Dual 7.0-inch screens
- 4-speaker audio system
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Legacy Premium
Starts at $26,695 | See listings
- 11.6-inch multimedia screen
- Heated front seats
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Windshield wiper de-icers
- 6-speaker audio system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- 4G LTE Wi-Fi
- Body-color folding side mirrors with turn signals
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Legacy Limited
Starts at $31,445 | See listings
- Leather upholstery
- Keyless access/push-button start
- Power front seats
- Heated front and rear seats
- 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink
- 18-inch alloy wheels
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Legacy Sport
Starts at $33,895 | See listings
- Turbo 2.4-liter engine with 260 horsepower
- Sport cloth upholstery
- Navigation
- Power moonroof
- Heated steering wheel
- Rear spoiler
- Distraction Mitigation System
- Stainless steel exhaust outlets
- 6-speaker audio system
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Legacy Touring XT
Starts at $37,695 | See listings
- Nappa leather upholstery
- Vented power front seats
- Heated front and rear seats
- CD player
- Satin chrome power-folding mirrors with turn signals
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2023 Subaru Legacy Base: $24,395
We suggest you skip this trim and move up to at least the Premium grade. Although the Legacy Base is well-equipped, Premium provides a richer mix of standard features for $2,100 more. It’s a bargain.
The Base content includes 17-inch alloy wheels, auto-on/off adaptive LED headlights, high-beam assist, and remote keyless entry.
Inside, you find the basic convenience features most buyers demand. They include a manually height-adjustable driver seat, eight airbags, and a tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel. Single-zone automatic climate control, a 60/40-split folding second-row seat, and a 4.2-inch LCD color driver display are also standard.
Fulfilling the entertainment and connectivity requirements is an infotainment system with a 7-inch upper touchscreen and a lower 7-inch screen for climate control and other functions. Also included are a 4-speaker audio system, Bluetooth, satellite-radio capability, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. Two USB ports and a 12-volt power port are standard, as well.
Subaru’s EyeSight Driver Assist Technology provides a variety of safety features. Kicking them off is forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking. Also included are adaptive cruise control with lane-centering assist and lane-departure warning.
Subaru doesn’t offer any factory-installed options for the Legacy Base.
Adding the $1,020 destination fee to the Base trim price brings the total to $25,415. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 5% interest works out to about $480 per month. See 2023 Subaru Legacy models for sale near you
2023 Subaru Legacy Base includes:
Adaptive front lights – These LED headlights point into corners to illuminate the path through curves.
Remote keyless entry – You can unlock and lock the vehicle remotely when in range using the fob.
Adaptive cruise control – Once you have engaged the system and set the speed, it will maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front, braking and accelerating as needed. Subaru adds a lane-centering feature to help steer the car when the adaptive cruise engages.
2023 Subaru Legacy Premium: $26,695
There is no shortage of reasons to bypass the Base grade for Premium. Among them is an upgraded infotainment interface with an 11.6-inch touchscreen and Wi-Fi hot spot capability. Also added are wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a second 12-volt power port for the rear seat.
Other upgrades are a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, 3-mode heated front seat, heated outboard mirrors, and a windshield-wiper de-icer. Two additional USB ports for the rear seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel round out the notable features.
Not only does the Premium trim gain several standard features, but it also opens the door to some options. For example, Option Package 13 adds blind-spot monitoring (BSM) with steering assist, rear cross-traffic alert (RCT, and LED fog lights. Option Package 15 includes the features of OP13 plus proximity keyless access with push-button start, a power moonroof, and navigation.
Adding the $1,020 destination fee to the Premium base price equals $27,715. Financing for 60 months at 5% interest with no money down works out to about $523 monthly. See 2023 Subaru Legacy Premium models for sale near you
2023 Subaru Legacy Premium includes:
Dual-zone automatic climate control – A set-it-and-forget-it system, it divides the vehicle into left and right regions. It provides separate temperature settings for each zone. Once set, it automatically maintains the preset temperatures.
Wi-Fi hot spot – A 4G LTE hot spot allows passengers to stream and share content online via their smartphones.
Abundant options – Bundled into packages, the several options on the Legacy Premium include BSM, RCTA, navigation, proximity keyless entry with push-button start, and more.
2023 Subaru Legacy Limited: $31,445
Building on the Premium grade, Limited adds all the options listed for Premium, except navigation. Also gained are 18-inch alloy wheels, an 8-way power-adjustable passenger seat, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Subaru also includes a HomeLink transceiver, heated rear seats, and automatic reverse emergency braking. A Harman Kardon audio system and perforated-leather seating are standard, too.
Subaru offers Option Package 34 for Limited ($2,045). It adds a power moonroof, navigation, a heated steering wheel, and a driver-alert warning.
Adding the $1,020 destination fee to the Limited base price equals $32,465. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 5% interest works out to a monthly payment of about $613. See 2023 Subaru Legacy Limited models for sale near you
2023 Subaru Legacy Limited includes:
Proximity keyless entry – If the key fob is on your person, the doors automatically unlock when you approach. Push-button start pairs with proximity keyless entry.
HomeLink – This universal transceiver offers programming for your automatic garage door and other functions like your home’s interior lights.
Automatic reverse braking – Sensors in the rear bumper detect objects in the path of the Legacy when you’re backing up. It will apply the brakes automatically if necessary.
2023 Subaru Legacy Sport: $33,895
Subaru puts some fire in the belly of the Sport for 2023 by arming it with the 260-hp 2.4-liter turbocharged flat-4-cylinder engine shared with the XT trims. Subaru adds a red bar to its front grille to separate it from other Legacy models. Its EPA mileage is 24 mpg city/32 mpg highway/27 mph combined.
Sport builds on the Premium trim.
In addition to the turbo engine, the Sport adds 18-inch wheels, alloy pedal covers, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a HomeLink transceiver.
All of the options listed for the Premium, except navigation, become standard for Sport. They are joined by outboard mirrors with integrated turn signals, a power moonroof, and reverse automatic emergency braking. The Sport also gets red stitching on its leather-wrapped steering wheel and cloth seats. Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive) is standard, as well.
Subaru offers no factory-installed options for the Sport.
Adding the $1,020 destination fee to the Sport base price totals $34,915. At 5% interest for 60 months, financing with no money down works out to about $659 per month. See 2023 Subaru Legacy Sport models for sale near you
2023 Subaru Legacy Sport includes:
SI-Drive – This allows drivers to choose one of three (Intelligent, Sport, and Sport Sharp) driving modes. Each delivers ascending degrees of responsiveness to throttle input. Intelligent offers the best mileage while Sport Sharp provides the most aggressive response.
Mirrors with integrated turn signals – These are power outboard mirrors with turn signals installed on their outer shell.
Turbo engine – New for the Sport trim, the standard engine is the 260-hp 2.4-liter turbocharged flat-4-cylinder engine. It generates a healthy 277 lb-ft of torque.
2023 Subaru Legacy Touring XT: $37,695
Topping the Legacy trim levels, Touring XT provides everything Legacy has to offer. Building upon the shoulders of the Limited XT, it adds a forward wide-angle monitor and power-folding outboard mirrors. Also included are ventilated front seats and Nappa leather seating with tan stitching.
Adding the $1,020 destination fee to the Touring XT base price brings the total to $38,715. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 5% interest works out to approximately $731 per month. See 2023 Subaru Legacy Touring XT models for sale near you
2023 Subaru Legacy Touring XT includes:
Nappa leather seating – This full-grain leather undergoes a unique tanning process rendering it softer and more pliable than other leather.
Ventilated front seats – By blowing cool air through the perforated leather upholstery, these seats keep you comfortable in hot weather.
Power-folding mirrors – These outboard mirrors automatically fold against the side of the vehicle when the ignition is disengaged, redeploying when the ignition re-engages. The driver can also deploy and fold the mirrors manually.
