How much does the 2024 Subaru Outback cost?

Prices have softened 6.31% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 6,580 listings available, which suggests you have room to compare trims and prices. If you find a listing below $28,496.74, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2024 Subaru Outback a good car?

Yes — the 2024 Subaru Outback earns a 4.5/5 user rating and a 7.83/10 expert rating. The model scores 9/10 across Cost effectiveness and Safety.

It stands out with a raised wagon layout, excellent visibility, a spacious interior, and strong safety ratings. That makes it a smart fit if you want SUV-like practicality in a smaller, more carlike package.

The main trade-offs are an underwhelming base engine and a dated infotainment system. If you value comfort, utility, and a broad trim range more than cutting-edge tech, the Outback makes a strong case for itself.

33.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals, which gives you a decent chance to find a competitive offer.

Is the 2024 Subaru Outback reliable?

Owners rate it 4.5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The Outback’s reliability case is helped by its standard all-wheel drive, broad practicality, and a powertrain lineup built around Subaru’s boxer engine and CVT. The turbocharged setup also gives you a stronger option if you want more confident everyday performance, while the base engine is the one most likely to feel strained.

Subaru’s standard maintenance coverage also helps reduce early ownership friction. For used buyers, the bigger long-term risk is choosing a neglected example or one with a powertrain that doesn’t match your needs.

What should I look for when buying a used 2024 Subaru Outback?

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 91.4% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a vehicle history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you’re considering a higher-mileage example or a trim with more equipment. Focus on overall condition, signs of heavy use, and whether the features you care about are actually present on the specific car you’re viewing.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: Base and Premium trims come with cloth seats, while higher trims add leather or synthetic leather, and the Touring trim gets the most upscale interior treatment.
• Powertrain: The standard 2.5-liter flat-four makes 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque, while XT trims use a 2.4-liter turbocharged boxer four-cylinder with 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque.
• Safety package: The EyeSight suite is standard and includes adaptive cruise control with lane-centering, automatic pre-collision braking, lane-keep assist, and automatic emergency steering. Blind-spot monitoring with lane-change assist and rear cross-traffic alert becomes standard on the Onyx Edition.
• Infotainment: The base trim uses dual 7-inch screens, while higher trims get an 11.6-inch portrait-oriented display. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto start with the Premium trim, and OTA capability is not mentioned.
• Fuel efficiency: The base engine is EPA-rated at 26 mpg city, 32 highway, and 28 combined. The turbo engine is rated at 22 city, 29 highway, and 25 combined, while the Wilderness returns 21 city, 26 highway, and 23 combined.

Which 2024 Subaru Outback trim should I buy?

The 2024 Subaru Outback is offered in 6 trim levels: Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Wilderness, Limited, and Touring.

Here's the short version:

• Base trim: It gives you the lowest entry price, but you give up the larger infotainment screen, wireless smartphone integration, and the richer audio setup found higher up the range.
• Sweet-spot trim: Premium is the best value if you want wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a more complete tech setup without jumping to the pricier trims.
• Premium/top trim: Touring is the most luxurious choice, with the 11.6-inch screen, the most upscale interior touches, a CD player, and added driver-monitoring and visibility tech.
• Off-road trim: Wilderness is the one to choose if you want the most ground clearance and the most rugged hardware, but it’s the least efficient daily-driver option.

The Onyx Edition is the first trim to add blind-spot monitoring with lane-change assist and rear cross-traffic alert, so it’s the key safety step up from the lower trims.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2024 Subaru Outback?

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, with enough inventory to shop carefully and enough deal activity to reward patience.

• Deal availability: 33.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 6,580 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 6.31% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 91.4% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $28,496.74, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2024 Subaru Outback's resale value?

The current average of $29,216 sits slightly below last year's $31,184.

That softer pricing can help you buy in at a more favorable point, but it also means future resale will depend heavily on how well the market holds up. If you buy smart and keep the car in strong condition, you’re better positioned to limit depreciation pain.

Trim choice matters too: better-equipped versions may be easier to sell later if they align with what used buyers want. Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2024 Subaru Outback safe?

The 2024 Subaru Outback earned a Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave it five stars overall.

It earns a 9/10 safety score from our experts.

The EyeSight suite is standard and includes adaptive cruise control with lane-centering, automatic pre-collision braking, lane-keep assist, and automatic emergency steering. Reverse automatic braking becomes standard starting with the Onyx trim, while blind-spot monitoring with lane-change assist and rear cross-traffic alert also arrives on the Onyx Edition.

Touring trims add a wide-angle camera, a digital rearview mirror, and a driver-attention monitor. The main caveat is that the Outback’s IIHS result slipped from Top Safety Pick+ in the prior model year to Top Safety Pick for 2024.

Should I buy a 2024 Subaru Outback or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2024 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2024 if:

• 33.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 91.4% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Prices have softened 6.31% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It keeps the wagon shape, strong visibility, and broad trim range while adding refreshed trim details.

Consider the 2023 if:

• At $26,554, the 2023 costs less than the current year's $29,216 average.
• It adds fresh styling and new infotainment and safety tech.

Consider the 2025 if:

• At $32,618, the 2025 costs more than the current year's $29,216 average.
• It leans into the Outback’s distinctive wagon identity with practical value and standard all-wheel drive.

The bottom line: If you want the best balance of price, safety, and trim variety, the 2024 is the strongest all-around pick. If your priority is saving money, the 2023 is the better value play; if you want the newest nearby alternative and can spend more, the 2025 is worth a look.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.