Despite a price rise for the second generation, the Subaru BRZ remains one of the greatest value sports cars on the market today. The new BRZ is now in its second model year for 2023, and there is a modest price rise, exactly like last year. The Premium and Limited trim levels are still available for the 2023 model, both with a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. Order a Premium with the stick for $28,595, plus a $1,020 shipping fee, for a total of $29,615 if you want the lowest BRZ feasible (all following prices will include delivery).

The price is $600 higher than last year's model ($27,995 base MSRP), and the delivery cost is $60 higher. Subaru managed to keep the base model under $30k, but the BRZ Premium now costs $31,115 with the optional automatic transmission. Anyone who reads this blog knows to avoid the $1,500 automatic and go for the better stick shift instead.

Subaru's press statement makes no mention of any new standard or optional features, thus the price increases appear to be attributable to market conditions this year. A Torsen limited-slip differential, 17-inch alloys, push-button start with keyless entry, LED lighting, dual-zone temperature control, and more are all standard on the BRZ. Choosing the automatic adds Subaru EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, which includes adaptive cruise, pre-collision braking, lane departure warning, and more. All versions come with an eight-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard.

The BRZ Limited, which comes with extra features, costs $32,115 for the manual and $33,815 for the automatic. The Limited includes 18-inch alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 summer tires, heated mirrors, blind-spot monitors, steering sensitive headlamps, heated Ultrasuede seats, and an improved audio system, among other features. The BRZ Limited automatic with EyeSight has reverse automatic braking. While no price rise is welcome, the 2023 Subaru BRZ remains a fantastic value sports vehicle.