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 $16,082, and its lowest point over the past year was $15,002. 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 pick if you want a practical compact car with all-weather confidence and everyday usability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its all-wheel-drive traction, comfortable ride, and fuel efficiency, and many also like its practical, easy-to-live-with character. Across the years, the Impreza also earns credit for safety and for being a sensible daily driver with broad appeal.

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

Recent expert reviews point to a few recurring tradeoffs: the cabin can feel basic, the ride can be firm in some years, and the engine performance can feel modest when you want stronger acceleration. Even so, the Impreza remains appealing because it delivers useful capability, good traction, and a straightforward ownership experience.

33.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Impreza models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the Impreza for its all-wheel-drive confidence, practical everyday usability, and comfortable ride. Review feedback also points to strong fuel efficiency and a car that works well in varied weather conditions.

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

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most manageable when you choose a well-kept example with a clean history and a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

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

Across all model years, at 69.1% 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 on all 2024 Subaru Imprezas
• Infotainment: 11.6-inch infotainment 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 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, the bigger infotainment screen, sportier handling, and a few more convenience and tech features.
• RS: The RS adds the 2.5-liter engine, steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles, sport-tuned suspension, blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, automatic emergency steering, side skirts, and red interior accents; it is the best-value trim if you want the most complete mix of performance and features.

What Subaru Impreza do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing spread to shop, and a better chance of finding the trim and condition you want. They also tend to attract shoppers looking for a newer used car without moving all the way to the newest model year.

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 want to buy used and benefit from softer pricing. A few older years are holding value or edging up, showing that some well-regarded examples still command steady demand. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer used years, which can create stronger opportunities for shoppers.

The 2018 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2015, 2014, and 2017 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 −3.23% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.73%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $22,612. The Subaru Impreza offers standard all-wheel drive, which gives it broad year-round confidence and a practical, easy-to-live-with character.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2.0-liter base engine is estimated to return 27 mpg city, 34 mpg highway, and 30 mpg in combined driving, while the RS is rated only 1 mpg less across the board.
• Tech: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included in all Imprezas and feature wireless connectivity in the Sport and RS trims, and Subaru’s 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.

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 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.