Subaru VIP Program

Access to the Subaru VIP Program is an exclusive Leave No Trace member benefit. To qualify, you must be an active member of Leave No Trace for at least six months prior to requesting a VIP form.

“The collaboration between Leave No Trace and Subaru is amazing. It made shopping for my new car a great and more affordable experience — it was seamless and now I have a brand-new Subaru!”   Morgan from NH

Purchase or lease a new Subaru vehicle with no haggling, no negotiation, no pressure – just a great deal on a new Subaru! Save between $1,000 – $3,000 off the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)* (depending on model and accessories). In addition, your VIP price will be further reduced by any applicable zone or regional cash incentives in effect at the time of purchase. Special rates may also be available to qualified buyers should you prefer to finance or lease your new Subaru. Generally, all model lines are included in this offer, however all sales are subject to availability and retailer discretion.

Am I Eligible?

To be eligible for the Subaru VIP Program, you must be an active member of Leave No Trace at the $50+ level or as a monthly member for at least six months prior to requesting a VIP form.

I can’t thank Leave No Trace enough for making my car buying experience stress-free and easy. The VIP Program gave me a haggle-free, invoice price on my new car. Both Leave No Trace and Subaru processed my request immediately, and I was in my new car within a week!”   Sharon from NY

What is the Process?

Once you have been a current member of Leave No Trace for six months, the process to take part in the Subaru VIP Program is very simple:

  1. Contact your local dealer: Ask if they participate in the Subaru VIP Program. Also, make sure they have the vehicle you would like in stock, or can order the vehicle.
  2. Contact the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics: Email [email protected] with the following information: Member ID Number (if you know it), Email Address, Phone Number, Home Address and the name of the Subaru Dealership you plan on working with.
  3. The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics will send a request into Subaru of America: Subaru VIP requests are submitted to Subaru Corporate every 1-3 business days. Once submitted Subaru Corporate will email both you and your dealership within 24 hours with a VIP Authorization form.

Other Important Information

The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics does not know the exact cost or savings of vehicles. All sales are left up to the dealership.

Usually all models are available for the VIP Program. However, newer models may not be — all sales are subject to availability and dealer discretion.

The savings (dealer invoice) is standardized from dealer to dealer. You just need to choose the dealership that is most convenient for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

I have just joined Leave No Trace; can I buy my Subaru for the VIP discount?

Unfortunately, not yet. Subaru of America requires you to be a member of Leave No Trace for 6 months before you qualify for this benefit.

I am a Leave No Trace member and I just bought a new Subaru, how do I claim my benefits?

Unfortunately, this benefit cannot be applied retroactively.

How much does the Subaru VIP Program actually save me?

The exact amount will vary depending on the model and package you purchase or lease, but the savings can be substantial.

What exactly do I get from Subaru after my request is processed by Leave No Trace?

Subaru of America will contact the Subaru dealer of your choice to notify them that you are planning to purchase a new car and are eligible, as a Leave No Trace member, to buy the car at the Subaru VIP Partners Discount. Subaru of America will also mail you a certificate showing you are eligible to receive Dealer Invoice Cost on any new Subaru. This must be presented when you enter the Subaru dealership.

How many cars can I purchase at the Subaru VIP Program price?

Leave No Trace members are limited to two (2) new vehicles within a 12 month time period.

I'm interested in a dealer demo car; does the benefit still apply?

No. The only vehicles eligible are NEW. The definition of a new vehicle is one that has never previously been titled or reported as sold and generally has less than 100 miles on it.

Aloha! Is this offer good in Hawaii?

Unfortunately, dealerships in Hawaii are not participating in this offer.

Are there any additional costs I might have to pay?

The Leave No Trace member purchasing the car is responsible for freight, accessories and all applicable federal, state and local taxes, as well as license and municipality registration fees.

Are family members of Leave No Trace members eligible for the Subaru VIP Program?

While VIP Program referrals are only issued to Leave No Trace members, immediate family members including spouses and domestic partners residing in the same household are eligible, subject to dealership verification of membership status and address. Children are not eligible under the VIP Program.

Can Leave No Trace members in other countries take advantage of this too?

Unfortunately, this is only open through participating dealerships in the United States.

Is this offer open to any vehicle?

Yes. BUT, the final decision of which models are available is left to individual dealer discretion.

* MSRP does not include tax, title and registration fees. All sales are subject to availability and retailer discretion. Limited time offer subject to change without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Prior sales excluded. This offer replaces all existing offers. Valid in the U.S. only, except Hawaii. Cannot be combined with any other SOA promotional offers, coupons (such as auto show or internet coupons) or direct mail offers (except Subaru Guaranteed Trade-in Program (GTP), $500 Subaru Added Security® Maintenance Plan Coupon or Subaru Reward Dollars).

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