Used Subaru Legacy for Sale near 16046

How much does the Subaru Legacy cost in today's market?

Used Subaru Legacy prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Subaru Legacy's current nationwide average price is $17,917, and its lowest point over the past year was $17,894. 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 Legacy a good car?

Yes — the Subaru Legacy is a strong used-car pick if you want standard all-wheel drive, comfort, and a practical daily-driving setup. The all-generations owner rating is 4.56/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Legacy for its all-wheel drive confidence, comfortable interiors, and fuel efficiency. They also consistently highlight its safety focus and dependable, easygoing character.

Expert reviews rate the 2021 and 2020 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs across recent expert-reviewed years are uninspired styling, sluggish performance, and interior materials that can feel cheap.

32.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Legacy models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Legacy as dependable, comfortable, and well suited to year-round driving. Expert reviews also reinforce its practical character, especially its standard all-wheel drive and safety focus.

• Owners rate the Subaru Legacy between 4.67 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable, especially if you prioritize a sedan with a strong reputation for everyday usability and winter confidence.

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

Across all model years, at 72.8% 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-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Subaru EyeSight technology
• Infotainment: dual 7-inch infotainment and climate/vehicle system/safety feature control displays; standard 11.6-inch infotainment screen; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Which Subaru Legacy trim should I buy?

The 2021 Subaru Legacy offers these trims:

• Base: The entry trim uses the 2.5-liter engine and gives you standard all-wheel drive, EyeSight safety tech, and dual 7-inch displays, making it the value-focused starting point.
• Premium: This trim adds the standard 11.6-inch infotainment screen and is the best-value choice for shoppers who want the biggest everyday upgrade in tech and convenience.
• Sport: This trim adds 18-inch black wheels and a more distinctive appearance.
• Limited: This trim adds a more upscale cabin feel and available leather, while keeping the standard engine.
• Limited XT: This trim adds the turbocharged 2.4-liter engine for stronger passing and highway performance.
• Touring XT: This trim adds the turbo engine along with the most upscale equipment in the lineup.

What Subaru Legacy do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they combine broad availability with strong deal percentages, giving you more choices when you shop. They also sit close to the newest generation, which helps them appeal to buyers who want modern features and a familiar Legacy formula.

What is the Subaru Legacy's resale value?

Most Legacy model years are down year over year, which is good news if you want to buy used at a lower entry price than before. The steepest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while the older models show smaller changes. That makes the lineup broadly favorable for shoppers looking for value.

The 2015 and 2016 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2015, 2016, and 2017 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Subaru Legacy safe?

• 2021: 9/10
• 2020: 10/10
• 2015: 9/10
• 2014: 7/10

Subaru EyeSight technology is standard on the 2021 Legacy.

For the safest used buy, the 2020 model posts the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Subaru Legacy now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −2.43% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −8.25%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 34.9% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 35.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $24,802. The Subaru Legacy offers standard all-wheel drive and a calm, comfortable driving character that suits everyday commuting and all-weather use.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.