Used Subaru Impreza for Sale nearKanawha, IA

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 $16,123, and its lowest point over the past year was $15,028. 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 appeal centers on all-weather traction, everyday practicality, and easy livability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.63/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Impreza for its excellent handling, reliable all-wheel drive, comfortable ride, and solid fuel efficiency. Many also like its safety features and cabin comfort, which make it a natural fit for daily driving and family use.

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

The main trade-offs show up in engine response, interior materials, and cargo space, while some recent expert reviews also point to a refresh rather than a full redesign. Even so, the Impreza remains a compelling used buy if you want a practical compact with traction and a friendly ownership experience.

32.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Impreza models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Impreza for its all-wheel-drive traction, comfortable ride, and everyday practicality. Expert commentary also reinforces its easy-to-live-with character, especially for buyers who value confidence in varied weather and a simple, useful layout.

• 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 generally tied more to condition, maintenance history, and prior use than to the model’s core appeal, so a careful inspection and history check matter.

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

Across all model years, at 70.7% 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
• Infotainment: 11.6-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; wireless connectivity in the Sport and RS trims
• Fuel efficiency: The 2.0-liter base engine 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:

• Base: The entry trim gives you standard all-wheel drive and the two 7-inch displays, making it the value-focused starting point.
• Sport: This 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 brings the more powerful 2.5-liter engine, steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles, side skirts, red interior accents, and the most complete feature set in the lineup.

What Subaru Impreza do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they offer a wider selection and more pricing competition. That usually makes it easier for you to compare trims, mileage, and condition before deciding.

What is the Subaru Impreza's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which creates more room for used buyers to find value. The largest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older years are much closer to flat and one year has moved up slightly.

The 2015 and 2020 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2014, 2020, and 2015 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

All 2024 Subaru Imprezas come with the automaker’s EyeSight driver assist suite of safety features that include frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning and lane-centering.

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 −2.93% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.5%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $22,880. The Subaru Impreza offers standard all-wheel drive and a practical, easy-to-live-with character that suits everyday driving.

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 Starlink system comes with a Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Safety: The top RS trim adds a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, and automatic emergency steering.
• Starting price: The 2024 Subaru Impreza in 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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.