Used Subaru Impreza for Sale nearRock, MI

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 $16,144, and its lowest point over the past year was $14,997. 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 the all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its standard all-wheel drive, confident handling, and everyday practicality. Review feedback also points to a comfortable ride and solid fuel efficiency, which helps make it an easy car to live with in changing weather and for daily 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 engine performance, interior materials, and cargo space, along with a cabin that can feel basic in some years.

34.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Impreza models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Subaru Impreza as a practical, confidence-inspiring compact car with strong all-wheel-drive traction and good everyday usability. Across the years, feedback also highlights comfortable ride quality, solid fuel efficiency, and a low-stress ownership experience for daily driving.

• Owners rate the Subaru Impreza between 4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks strongest when you choose a well-kept example with a clean history and regular maintenance.

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

Across all model years, at 68.1% 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, with frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning and lane-centering
• Infotainment: vertical 11.6-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; wireless connectivity in the Sport and RS trims
• Fuel efficiency: 27 mpg city, 34 mpg highway, and 30 mpg in combined driving

Which Subaru Impreza trim should I buy?

The 2024 Subaru Impreza offers these trims:

• Base: The entry trim brings the 2.0-liter engine, standard AWD, and two 7-inch displays, making it the value-focused starting point.
• Sport: This trim adds the larger 11.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, sportier handling, steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles, and a few more convenience and tech features.
• RS: The RS is the best-value trim, adding the 2.5-liter engine, sport-tuned suspension, red interior accents, blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, automatic emergency steering, 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, 2025, and 2023.

Those higher-volume years tend to draw the most attention because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find a well-priced example. They also sit close to the current generation, which helps keep them appealing to shoppers who want newer features and broader availability.

What is the Subaru Impreza's resale value?

Most model years are moving lower year over year, which is helpful if you want to buy used while prices are easing. A few older years are essentially flat or slightly higher, showing that some well-kept examples continue to command steady demand. Overall, the pattern favors shoppers looking for recent-model value.

The 2016 and 2018 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2017, 2015, and 2014 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

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 −3.79% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.33%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $22,582. The Subaru Impreza offers standard all-wheel drive, which gives it broad year-round appeal 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 the Starlink system and a Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Safety: All 2024 Subaru Imprezas come with the automaker’s EyeSight driver assist suite of safety features, 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 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.

How does the 2023 Subaru Impreza compare to the 2023 Honda Civic?

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.