Used Subaru Impreza for Sale near Wisconsin

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 $16,103, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $15,025 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 across the full model range, and its appeal centers on everyday usability, all-weather confidence, and a comfortable 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 traction, practical daily-driving character, and comfortable ride. Review feedback also points to solid fuel efficiency and a cabin that works well for everyday use and family needs.

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

The main tradeoffs that show up in expert reviews are a small engine in some versions, interior materials that feel basic, and a transmission that can feel less engaging than the rest of the package. Even so, the Impreza remains a compelling used buy if you want a practical compact car with real traction and broad appeal.

32.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Impreza models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Impreza as a practical, easy-to-live-with car with strong all-wheel-drive confidence and good everyday usability. Expert commentary also reinforces its reputation for balanced handling, comfortable ride quality, and straightforward ownership appeal.

• 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 best managed by choosing a well-kept example with a clean history and avoiding cars that show signs of heavy use or modification.

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

Across all model years, at 69.3% 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, steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles, the EyeSight driver assist suite, and Starlink communications features; it is the best-value trim for many shoppers.
• RS: The RS brings the 2.5-liter engine, red interior accents, sportier handling, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, automatic emergency steering, and the most performance-oriented setup in the lineup.

What Subaru Impreza do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing competition, and a better chance of finding the trim and condition you want.

What is the Subaru Impreza's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you are shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. The largest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older model years are essentially flat to slightly higher. Overall, the pattern favors buyers looking for value.

The 2014, 2015, and 2020 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2014, 2015, and 2020 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

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 −2.4% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.25%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $22,959. The Subaru Impreza offers standard all-wheel drive, which gives it a confident, practical character that suits everyday driving in changing weather.

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.
• Safety: The top RS trim adds a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, and automatic emergency steering that will swerve the vehicle out of the way of trouble if certain conditions are met.
• 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 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.