2015 Subaru WRX STI gets upgrades with no price increase

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Subaru announces pricing for the all-new 2015 WRX and 2015 WRX STI. The WRX STI holds base price of $34,495.

What could be better than an upgraded 2015 Subaru WRX STI? The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI is coming to the U.S. this spring and Subaru holds the base price of $34,495. How can Subaru produce the new-generation model of WRX STI and still keep the same price? U.S. and Canadian buyers get to benefit from the falling Yen compared to the U.S. Dollar. This allows Subaru to offer the new performance car with new upgrades but keep the same price for base models.

The new rally-bred sedans arrive in the U.S. with better performance. 2015 WRX gets a new 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, direct injection turbocharged Boxer engine that now produces 268 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. It also features a new 6-speed manual transmission or optional Sport Lineartronic.

2015 WRX also features a new torque-vectoring system that works with the standard symmetrical full-time All-Wheel Drive and stiffer chassis that delivers better stability, and improved high-speed cornering and handling.

Subaru’s global performance flagship model, the 2015 WRX STI, also offers a stiffer chassis for improved performance in the corners. Handling has been enhanced with firmer springs and quicker steering response (13.3:1 ratio) for improved control. It still features the 2.5-liter turbocharged Boxer engine producing 305 horsepower. Active Torque Vectoring has been added to the performance model’s proven rally-bred technologies.

Here’s the breakdown for the all-new 2015 WRX and WRX pricing announced today from Subaru of America.

2015 SUBARU WRX and WRX STI SEDAN
Destination & Delivery is $795 and may vary in the following states: CT, HI, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI and VT. D&D is $945 for dealers in Alaska.
Model/Trim WRX
Transmission 6MT
MSRP $26,295
MSRP + destination and delivery $27,090
Model/Trim WRX Premium
Transmission 6MT
MSRP $28,495
MSRP + destination and delivery $29,290
Model/Trim WRX Premium
Transmission CVT
MSRP $29,695
MSRP + destination and delivery $30,490
Model/Trim WRX Limited
Transmission 6MT
MSRP $29,995
MSRP + destination and delivery $30,790
Model/Trim WRX Limited
Transmission CVT
MSRP $31,195
MSRP + destination and delivery $31,990

Model/Trim WRX STI
Transmission 6MT
MSRP $34,495
MSRP + destination and delivery $35,290
Model/Trim WRX STI Launch Edition
Transmission 6MT
MSRP $37,395
MSRP + destination and delivery $38,190
Model/Trim WRX STI Limited
Transmission 6MT
MSRP $38,495
MSRP + destination and delivery $39,290
 
2015 OPTION PACKAGES
Navigation +Audio w/ Harman/Kardon Amplifier and speakers
$2,000
Navi System + Audio w/ Harman/Kardon® Amplifier and speakers +Keyless Access and Start
$2,500
Navigation System +Keyless Access and Start
$1,500
 
Both vehicles arrive in U.S. showrooms this spring exclusively as wide-body design sedans only with no five-door model offered for 2015. Both 2015 Subaru WRX and 2015 WRX STI come with new stiffer platforms for better handling and performance. They get upgraded suspensions, tuning and new Active Torque Vectoring. Each feature a roomier cabin with upgraded comfort and materials and a wider array of user technologies. A Rear camera now comes standard on all models. What’s better than an upgraded 2015 Subaru WRX STI? A 2015 STI at the same price as the previous generation model.