Used Subaru Impreza for Sale nearTiskilwa, IL

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 $16,188, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $15,003 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 earns strong marks from owners for its standard all-wheel drive, practical everyday usability, and confident handling. The all-generations owner rating is 4.63/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Impreza for its traction in varied weather, its comfortable and family-friendly cabin, and its easy-to-live-with character as a daily driver. Across the model years with expert coverage, the Impreza also stands out for its standard AWD, sporty feel, and value-focused appeal.

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

The main trade-offs are a rougher ride in some years, modest acceleration, and interior materials that lean more functional than upscale. Even so, the Impreza remains a compelling used pick if you want all-weather confidence and practical transportation.

34.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Impreza models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Impreza as a dependable, easy-to-live-with compact car with strong all-weather traction and solid everyday usability. Expert coverage also reinforces its practical character, especially for buyers who value standard AWD and straightforward ownership.

• 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 71.1% 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 Imprezas, with frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning and lane-centering; the Sport adds Starlink communications features, and the RS adds blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, and automatic emergency steering.
• Infotainment: 11.6-inch touchscreen on the Sport and RS trims, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto included in all Imprezas and wireless connectivity in the Sport and RS trims.
• Fuel efficiency: The 2024 Subaru Impreza's 2.0-liter base engine is estimated to return 27 mpg city, 34 mpg highway, and 30 mpg in combined driving, and 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, steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles, sportier handling, and Starlink communications features; it is the best-value trim for many shoppers.
• RS: The RS adds the 2.5-liter engine, red interior accents, blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, and automatic emergency steering.

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 the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right price, trim, and condition. They also tend to attract shoppers looking for newer features and broader availability.

What is the Subaru Impreza's resale value?

Most model years are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. The largest drops are concentrated in the newer years, while a few older examples are nearly flat or slightly higher.

The 2014, 2017, and 2018 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2014, 2018, 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 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 −3.26% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.28%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $22,834. The Subaru Impreza offers standard all-wheel drive, which gives it broad appeal for everyday driving in changing weather.

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 also come with the Starlink system that includes 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.

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 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.