Used Subaru Impreza for Sale nearMerced, CA

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 $16,076, and its lowest point over the past year was $15,008. 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 its standard all-wheel drive, practical everyday usability, and confident handling. Review summaries also point to a comfortable interior and solid fuel efficiency as recurring strengths that make it easy to live with.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert coverage are a rougher daily ride, cheap-feeling interior materials, and a refresh-focused update on the newest model year rather than a full redesign.

34.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Impreza models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Impreza as a practical, confidence-inspiring car with strong all-wheel-drive performance and easy daily usability. Expert coverage for the newest model year also highlights a well-rounded setup with good ride quality, useful tech, and a straightforward ownership 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 tied to condition and prior use, so a careful inspection and history check matter most on older examples.

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

Across all model years, at 70.5% 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 touchscreen, the Starlink communications features, and a sportier setup with steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles and a sport-tuned suspension.
• RS: The RS brings the 2.5-liter engine, red interior accents, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, automatic emergency steering, and the most complete feature set in the lineup. It is the best-value choice if you want the strongest mix of performance and equipment.

What Subaru Impreza do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume years tend to be popular because they combine broad availability with strong value and familiar equipment. When more listings are on the market, you also get more chances to compare condition, mileage, and pricing before you buy.

What is the Subaru Impreza's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you want to buy used at a softer price point. The largest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older examples are moving only slightly. That pattern gives you several opportunities to find a better entry price without giving up the Impreza’s core appeal.

The 2015 and 2017 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2014, 2015, and 2017 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.

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 −3.17% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.33%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $22,843. The Subaru Impreza offers standard all-wheel drive and a practical, easy-to-live-with character that makes it a strong everyday choice.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2024 Subaru Impreza is available 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 with 182 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included in all Imprezas, and the Sport and RS trims add wireless connectivity plus the Starlink system with a Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Safety: The latest model adds blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, and automatic emergency steering on the RS trim.
• 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 October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.