Used Subaru Impreza for Sale nearSan Luis Obispo, 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 $16,104, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $15,013 over the past year. 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 is a strong used-car pick if you want all-weather traction, everyday practicality, and a comfortable, easy-to-live-with driving experience. The all-generations owner rating is 4.63/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Impreza for its all-wheel-drive confidence, comfortable ride, and practical cabin that works well for daily use and family needs. Reviewers also repeatedly point to its fuel efficiency and balanced handling as core strengths, which helps explain why it appeals to shoppers who want a sensible car with a bit of personality.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert reviews are the basic-feeling interior materials, the modest engine response in lower trims, and the fact that the 2024 refresh is more evolutionary than dramatic.

31.3% 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 traction, comfortable ride quality, and solid everyday usability. Expert commentary also reinforces its appeal as a straightforward, easy-to-live-with compact that delivers useful capability in varied weather.

• 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 how the car was maintained and driven, so a clean history and careful inspection matter a lot.

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

Across all model years, at 70.2% 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: This is the best-value starting point if you want standard all-wheel drive and the 2.0-liter engine, plus two 7-inch displays and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Sport: This trim adds the larger 11.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles, the Starlink communications features, and a sport-tuned suspension.
• RS: This is the trim to choose if you want the 2.5-liter engine, the most powerful setup in the lineup, plus blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, automatic emergency steering, red interior accents, and the most complete feature set.

What Subaru Impreza do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare and a stronger chance of finding the right trim, mileage, and price combination. They also line up with newer-model features and broader deal availability, which makes them especially appealing to used shoppers.

What is the Subaru Impreza's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used because it points to softer asking prices across much of the lineup. The largest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while a couple of older years are nearly flat or slightly higher. That mix suggests you can still find value without giving up access to newer features.

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

The 2015, 2014, and 2016 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 −2.56% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.38%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,034. 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 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: 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 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.