How much does the 2024 Subaru Outback cost?

Prices have softened 6.96% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

With 6,595 listings available, you have a healthy amount of inventory to compare across trims and condition levels.

If you find a listing below $28,533.55, 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 fits well if you want a practical, comfortable vehicle with SUV-like utility in a smaller, wagon-shaped package. The overview points to standard all-wheel drive, a spacious interior, strong safety ratings, and a turbocharged engine option that broadens its appeal for daily driving and outdoor use.

One trade-off is the underwhelming base engine. Another is the dated infotainment system.

With 34.5% of listings marked as good or great deals, you still have room to shop selectively.

Is the 2024 Subaru Outback reliable?

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

The overview emphasizes standard all-wheel drive, strong safety ratings, and a practical, comfort-focused setup, all of which support the Outback’s reputation as a dependable used choice. The expert notes also point to a comfortable ride and a powertrain lineup that includes a turbo option for buyers who want more reserve.

The performance notes describe the turbo setup as a better match for the vehicle’s weight, while the base engine is described as underpowered. Subaru also includes standard all-wheel drive and a continuously variable transmission, which are important parts of the ownership picture.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is choosing a version that feels too lightly powered for your needs.

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

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 91.6% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you’re comparing higher-mileage examples or vehicles with off-road use. Focus on tire wear, brake condition, interior wear, and whether the features you want are actually present on the trim you’re considering.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: Base and Premium trims come with cloth seats, while Onyx Edition and Wilderness use StarTex synthetic leather and Touring adds more upscale materials. The Touring trim also gets the most chrome, while the Wilderness has its own exterior tweaks and matte black wheels.
• 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. The turbo setup also raises towing capacity from 2,700 to 3,500 lbs.
• 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, and reverse automatic braking starts with the Onyx trim level.
• 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 Premium, and Wi-Fi capability comes on all but the base trim.
• Fuel efficiency: The base engine is rated at 26 mpg city, 32 highway, and 28 combined. The turbo engine is estimated 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 core Outback formula, but it keeps the dual 7-inch screen setup, cloth seats, USB-A only, and the four-speaker audio system.
• Sweet-spot trim: Premium is the best value if you want a more modern daily driver, because it adds wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus USB-C connectivity.
• Premium/top trim: Touring is the most upscale choice, with the 11.6-inch screen, leather seating surfaces, a CD player, and extra driver-focused tech.
• Off-road trim: Wilderness is the one to choose if you want the most ground clearance, all-terrain tires, and the dual-function X-Mode system.

The Onyx Edition is also worth a look if you want a stronger safety package, since it adds blind-spot monitoring with lane-change assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and reverse automatic braking.

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

The market looks selective rather than overheated, so you can shop with some leverage if you’re patient.

• Deal availability: 34.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 6,595 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 6.96% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 91.6% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $28,533.55, 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 $29,292 sits slightly below last year's $31,482.

That softer pricing can help you buy more efficiently now, but it also suggests the market has already adjusted downward from prior-year levels. If you plan to sell later, that means your resale outcome will depend heavily on how well you preserve condition and how desirable your trim and equipment are.

Higher-demand versions should hold up better than bare-bones examples, especially if they include the stronger engine or more desirable safety and tech features. Clean history and strong equipment will matter more when the market is already showing price softness.

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 (IIHS), and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 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 level, and blind-spot monitoring with lane-change assist plus rear cross-traffic alert also becomes standard on the Onyx Edition.

Touring adds a wide-angle camera, a digital rearview mirror, and a driver-attention monitor. A backup camera and high-beam assist are standard as well.

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:

• 34.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 91.6% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 6.96% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It keeps the wagon-like shape, standard all-wheel drive, and a broad trim range with feature-enriched updates.

Consider the 2023 if:

• At $26,777, the 2023 costs less than the current year's $29,292 average.
• It brings fresh styling and updated infotainment and safety tech.

Consider the 2025 if:

• At $32,694, the 2025 costs more than the current year's $29,292 average.
• It adds a spacious cabin and keeps the Outback’s rugged wagon identity.

The bottom line: choose the 2024 if you want the refreshed sixth-generation Outback with strong safety, broad trim choice, and softer pricing than last year. If you’re price-sensitive, the 2023 is the better value play; if you want to spend more for a newer model-year alternative, the 2025 is the next step up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from July 31, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.