How much does the Subaru Impreza cost in today's market?

Used Subaru Impreza prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Subaru Impreza's current nationwide average price is $15,998, and its year-round low is $15,033.16. That puts the model's pricing in a fairly broad band across the years shown here, with newer examples commanding the highest averages and older ones sitting much lower. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Subaru Impreza a good car?

Yes — the Subaru Impreza earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, and its all-generations owner rating is 4.63/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Impreza for its handling, standard all-wheel drive, and everyday practicality. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its safety features and comfortable interior, which make it an easy car to live with for commuting and family use.

Expert reviews rate the 2017 and 2015 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs in recent expert reviews center on ride firmness, interior materials, and the way some versions prioritize practicality over excitement. Even so, the Impreza remains a compelling used buy if you want traction, usability, and a car that fits daily life well.

25.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Impreza models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Impreza as a dependable everyday car with strong all-weather traction and solid fuel efficiency. Expert reviews also reinforce its appeal as a practical, easy-to-live-with compact that delivers confidence in poor weather and a comfortable driving experience.

• Owners rate the Subaru Impreza between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most manageable when you focus on clean, well-kept examples with a clear history and avoid cars that have been heavily modified or poorly maintained.

What should I look for when buying a used Subaru Impreza?

Across all model years, at 69.3% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2023 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: EyeSight driver assist suite on all 2024 Subaru Imprezas, with frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning and lane-centering; the Sport adds Starlink communications features, and the RS adds blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, and automatic emergency steering.
• Infotainment: 11.6-inch infotainment touchscreen on the Sport and RS trims, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto included in all Imprezas and wireless connectivity in the Sport and RS trims.
• Fuel efficiency: The 2024 Subaru Impreza is estimated to return 27 mpg city, 34 mpg highway, and 30 mpg in combined driving. The RS is rated only 1 mpg less across the board.

Which Subaru Impreza trim should I buy?

The 2024 Subaru Impreza offers these trims:

• Impreza: The Base trim is the entry point, and it gives you standard AWD plus the starting price advantage; it suits you if you want the lowest-cost way into the lineup.
• Sport: The Sport trim adds the larger 11.6-inch infotainment screen, sportier handling, and a few more convenience and tech features, making it the best-value trim for many shoppers.
• RS: The RS trim brings the 2.5-liter engine, steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles, red interior accents, and the most performance-focused setup in the lineup.

What Subaru Impreza do most buyers choose?

The Subaru Impreza years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

The highest-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right color, mileage, and condition. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and more accessible pricing.

What is the Subaru Impreza's resale value?

Most model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used and want more room to negotiate. The biggest drops are concentrated in the middle of the lineup, while the newest years are easing down more gradually. That pattern suggests you can often find stronger value in recent used examples without paying the newest-model premium.

The 2014 and 2015 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2014, 2015, and 2025 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Subaru Impreza safe?

• 2024: 6/10
• 2021: 9/10
• 2017: 9/10
• 2015: 9/10
• 2014: 9/10

For the safest used buy, the 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2021 models all post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Subaru Impreza now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −1.45% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.52%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 28.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 28.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,121. The Subaru Impreza offers standard all-wheel drive, which gives it broad year-round usability and a clear identity as a practical compact car.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2024 Subaru Impreza is available with the choice of two engines. The Base and Sport trims come with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 152 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque, while the RS model upgrades to a 2.5-liter engine that increases output to 182 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included in all Imprezas and feature wireless connectivity in the Sport and RS trims, and the Sport and RS trims also come with Subaru’s Starlink system and a Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Safety: All 2024 Subaru Imprezas come with the automaker’s EyeSight driver assist suite, and the top RS trim adds a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, and automatic emergency steering.
• Starting price: The base trim has a starting price of $24,085.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.