Used 2020 Subaru Legacy for Sale nearJanesville, WI

How much does the 2020 Subaru Legacy cost?

Prices have softened 9.97% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 528 listings available, which suggests you have a reasonable amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2020 Subaru Legacy a good car?

Yes — the 2020 Subaru Legacy earns a 5/5 user rating and a 7.83/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Safety at 10/10.

The Legacy’s appeal is rooted in practicality, efficiency, safety, and standard all-wheel drive. It is a 4-door, 5-passenger sedan with fuel-efficient engines and an easy-to-use interior, and it also offers strong mileage. That makes it a sensible fit if you want all-weather capability without giving up everyday midsize-sedan usefulness.

The main trade-offs are unintuitive technology and an underwhelming base engine. If you value capability and safety more than a polished infotainment experience or quick acceleration, the Legacy lines up well with that use case.

30.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals, which gives you some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2020 Subaru Legacy reliable?

Owners rate it 5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The Legacy’s reliability case is supported by its practical design, standard all-wheel drive, and strong safety focus. It also pairs fuel-efficient engines with an easy-to-use cabin, which tends to make day-to-day ownership feel straightforward. The expert evaluation also points to a well-rounded sedan that emphasizes value and safety over flash.

Its performance notes suggest the base powertrain is adequate for city and suburban driving, though it can feel strained when you ask for more at highway speeds. For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is that the car’s complicated tech and modest base engine may be the parts you notice most over time.

What should I look for when buying a used 2020 Subaru Legacy?

At 73.5% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

You should start with a vehicle history report and then prioritize a careful inspection of body panels, paint consistency, and any signs of prior repair. It also makes sense to focus on how the cabin electronics and driver-assistance features operate, since the tech is a known weak point. If you’re comparing multiple listings, condition should matter as much as price.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base trim comes with remote keyless entry, Bluetooth connectivity, dual 7-inch touchscreens with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 17-inch steel wheels with plastic covers, automatic climate control, voice recognition, and Subaru EyeSight. Higher trims add features such as a massive 11.6-inch touchscreen, 17-inch alloy wheels, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power moonroof, heated seats, heated mirrors, a windshield wiper de-icer, adaptive LED headlights, leather upholstery, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, and ventilated front seats.
• Powertrain: The base, Premium, Sport, and Limited trims use a 2.5-liter boxer 4-cylinder with 182 horsepower and 176 pound-feet of torque, while the Limited XT and Touring XT use a 2.4-liter turbocharged boxer 4-cylinder with 260 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. The base engine delivers 27 mpg city, 35 highway, 30 combined, and the turbo returns 24 city, 32 highway, 27 combined.
• Safety package: Subaru EyeSight is standard and includes forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, and adaptive cruise control. Other standard safety features include a full array of front- and side-impact airbags, traction control, a reversing camera, and a tire pressure monitoring system.
• Infotainment: The Legacy uses a massive 11.6-inch touchscreen on higher trims, while the base trim gets dual 7-inch touchscreens. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included, and the system also has over-the-air update capability mentioned in testing.
• Fuel efficiency: The base engine is rated at 27 mpg city, 35 highway, 30 combined, and the turbocharged engine is rated at 24 city, 32 highway, 27 combined.

Which 2020 Subaru Legacy trim should I buy?

The 2020 Subaru Legacy is offered in 6 trim levels: base, Premium, Sport, Limited, Limited XT, and Touring XT.

Here's the short version:

• base: This is the value play if you want the lowest entry point while still getting standard all-wheel drive, Subaru EyeSight, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and the core safety and convenience equipment. It is the best fit if you care most about price and basic capability.
• Premium: This is the best-value trim because it adds the 11.6-inch touchscreen, alloy wheels, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, dual-zone climate control, a power moonroof, and the All-Weather Package with heated seats, heated mirrors, and a windshield wiper de-icer. If you want the sweet spot between price and equipment, this is the one to target.
• Sport: Choose this if you want a more aggressive look, with 18-inch alloys, a trunk spoiler, a more aggressive front fascia, LED fog lights, red contrast stitching, leather dash cladding, and aluminum alloy pedal covers.
• Limited: This trim adds more comfort and convenience, including adaptive LED headlights, auto power up/down for all four windows, an 8-way power front passenger seat, driver memory settings, perforated leather upholstery, and heated rear seats.
• Limited XT: This is the step up if you want the turbocharged engine, plus dual tailpipes, a distracted-driving monitor, and a heated steering wheel.
• Touring XT: This is the top choice if you want the most upscale version, with the turbocharged engine, power-folding mirrors with integrated turn signals, full Nappa leather upholstery, and heated and ventilated front seats.

Subaru EyeSight is standard across the lineup, so you do not need to move up a trim just to get the core safety suite.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2020 Subaru Legacy?

The market looks moderately favorable if you’re a selective buyer.

• Deal availability: 30.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 528 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 9.97% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 73.5% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $17,851, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2020 Subaru Legacy's resale value?

The current average of $17,851 sits slightly below last year's $19,827.

That price movement suggests the Legacy has become more affordable for used buyers, which can make it easier to move if you price it competitively later. The current market also shows a meaningful spread between the low and high points of the year-round range, so condition and trim will matter when you eventually sell. If you keep the car well maintained and present it cleanly, you should be in a better position to hold buyer interest.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2020 Subaru Legacy safe?

The 2020 Subaru Legacy earns a 10/10 safety score from our experts.

It comes standard with Subaru’s EyeSight suite of driver-assistance features, including forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, and adaptive cruise control. The system also includes an alert that triggers when traffic ahead starts moving, which can help in stop-and-go situations. Other standard safety features include a full array of front- and side-impact airbags, traction control, a reversing camera, and a tire pressure monitoring system.

Because EyeSight is standard, you do not need to shop higher trims to get the core safety package.

Should I buy a 2020 Subaru Legacy or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2020 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2020 if:

• 30.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 73.5% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 9.97% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It keeps the Legacy formula focused on practicality, efficiency, safety, and standard all-wheel drive.

Consider the 2021 if:

• At $19,772, the 2021 costs more than the current year's $17,851 average.
• It adds a more modern take on the same practical, safety-focused formula.

The bottom line: If you want the better value today, the 2020 is the stronger buy because prices have eased and inventory is available. If you’re willing to spend more for a newer model year, the 2021 is the cleaner alternative for shoppers who want the next step up in age.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.