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We work around your schedule. Book a time that works for you — no waiting rooms, no wasted Saturdays, no showing up and being told to wait.

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BuyASubie advisors are Subaru people first. Every trim, every quirk, every honest trade-off — you get a recommendation built around your life, for the absolute best car-buying experience, start to finish.

We match you to your perfect Subie

Real Numbers, Right Now

This Week's Actual Prices

223 new Subarus in stock at AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad, every one priced below MSRP. No "call for price." No games.

2026 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition Touring in Sapphire Blue Pearl, stock #T3406275, at AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad

2026 Ascent Onyx Edition Touring

Sapphire Blue Pearl · Stock #T3406275

$47,864 MSRP $54,489

You save $6,625 off MSRP

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2026 Subaru Outback Touring XT in Magnetite Gray Metallic, stock #TY458118, at AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad

2026 Outback Touring XT

Magnetite Gray Metallic · Stock #TY458118

$44,968 MSRP $50,307

You save $5,339 off MSRP

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2026 Subaru Outback Limited XT in Sapphire Blue Pearl, stock #TY461479, at AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad

2026 Outback Limited XT

Sapphire Blue Pearl · Stock #TY461479

$41,854 MSRP $46,937

You save $5,083 off MSRP

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2026 Subaru Forester Touring in Ice Silver Metallic, stock #T3075943, at AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad

2026 Forester Touring

Ice Silver Metallic · Stock #T3075943

$38,260 MSRP $42,492

You save $4,232 off MSRP

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2026 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness in Crystal White Pearl, stock #T3749534, at AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad

2026 Crosstrek Wilderness

Crystal White Pearl · Stock #T3749534

$34,933 MSRP $38,777

You save $3,844 off MSRP

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2026 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness in Crystal White Pearl, stock #T3743165, at AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad

2026 Crosstrek Wilderness

Crystal White Pearl · Stock #T3743165

$34,915 MSRP $38,748

You save $3,833 off MSRP

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2026 Subaru Crosstrek Limited Hybrid in Magnetite Gray Metallic, stock #T8219040, at AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad

2026 Crosstrek Limited Hybrid

Magnetite Gray Metallic · Stock #T8219040

$34,353 MSRP $37,448

You save $3,095 off MSRP

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Prices pulled August 7, 2026 · includes the $85 doc fee · excludes tax, title and registration · subject to prior sale

Library & Reference

Every Subie, Explained

Every model. Every trim. A straight reference on specs, real prices and the questions people actually ask — before anyone asks for your number.

2026 Subaru Crosstrek Best Seller
Crosstrek

The SoCal daily driver. Trails on the weekend, school run on Monday.

For the active lifestyle crowd
 2026 Subaru Outback Most Popular
Outback

Room for the family, the dog, the gear, and still looks sharp in the driveway.

For families who do it all
 2026 Subaru Forester Top Rated
Forester

The most trusted Subaru ever built. Safety, comfort, and reliability that lasts 15+ years.

For buyers who want it right
 2026 Subaru Ascent 3-Row Flagship
Ascent

Seven or eight seats, real towing, and every kid gets a cupholder.

For growing families
 2026 Subaru Impreza Smart Money
Impreza

AWD standard in a hatch that starts in the twenties. The SoCal starter Subie.

For first Subies and daily commutes
 2026 Subaru WRX in WR Blue Pearl The Enthusiast
WRX

Turbo, rally DNA, and yes — you can still get the manual.

For drivers who actually drive
 2026 Subaru BRZ in Sapphire Blue Pearl Pure Sports Car
BRZ

Rear-drive, high-revving, analog joy. The lightest way to smile.

For weekend canyon runs
 2026 Subaru Solterra All-Electric
Solterra

Subaru's electric SUV — AWD standard, gas stations optional. Never, actually.

For the EV-ready commuter
 2026 Subaru Trailseeker New for 2026
Trailseeker

The electric adventure SUV — Outback energy, zero emissions.

For electric weekend warriors
 2026 Subaru Uncharted in Habanero Orange New for 2026
Uncharted

Subaru's newest EV — compact, quick, and city-sharp.

For the early adopters

BuyASubie For You

Built For How You Live.

Your job and your life shape the right Subie — and sometimes the discount. Find your lane.

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Teachers

The real $500 educator program — verified, pre-stacked, handled.

BuyASubie for Teachers 🩺
Nurses

Healthcare discount verified up front. Appointments around shifts.

BuyASubie for Nurses ⚙️
Engineers

Spec, OTD number, walk-around video. Decide from your desk.

BuyASubie for Engineers 🐕
Dog Owners

Cargo, clearance, upholstery — spec'd to your actual dog.

BuyASubie for Dog Owners 🏠
Realtors

Your car is your office. Deal handled between showings.

BuyASubie for Realtors 🤝
Business

Fleet, partnerships, and a car-buying benefit for your team.

BuyASubie for Business
Jake handing over the keys to a brand-new Subaru Forester with a pink bow at the Carlsbad Subaru store

"I got tired of watching people dread buying a car. So I decided to fix it."

I've been selling Subarus in Carlsbad for years and one thing never changes — people hate the process, but they love the car. I started buyasubie.com because the experience should match the product. Subarus are exceptional. Buying one should feel the same way.

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buyasubie.com is an independent site run by Jake Smylie, a sales associate at AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad. It is not owned, operated, or controlled by AutoNation or by Subaru of America, and the views here are his own. Vehicle prices shown are manufacturer MSRP from Subaru; dealer pricing and current inventory are confirmed directly with us, in writing.
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