Used Subaru Legacy for Sale nearColumbia, NC

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 $17,863, and its lowest point over the past year was $17,863. 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 practical, comfort-focused sedan that consistently earns strong owner praise for all-wheel drive confidence, safety, and everyday usability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly highlight the Legacy's all-wheel drive capability, comfortable interiors, and fuel efficiency. Safety and reliability also come up often, along with the car's calm, easygoing character for daily driving.

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

The main trade-offs are the Legacy's uninspired styling, sluggish performance, and interior materials that can feel cheap.

29.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Legacy models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Subaru Legacy for its safety, comfort, all-wheel drive confidence, and dependable everyday character. Expert feedback also reinforces its practical, safety-focused identity and its strong appeal in poor weather.

• Owners rate the Subaru Legacy between 4.7 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is generally tied more to condition, maintenance history, and prior use than to any single model-year pattern.

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

Across all model years, at 72.7% 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: standard 11.6-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: The 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine gets an EPA-estimated 27 mpg in the city, 35 mpg on the highway, and 30 mpg combined. The turbo does slightly worse in terms of fuel economy earning 24 mpg in the city, 32 mpg on the highway, and 27 mpg combined. These numbers are excellent for a non-hybrid AWD sedan.

Which Subaru Legacy trim should I buy?

The 2021 Subaru Legacy offers these trims:

• Base: Standard all-wheel drive, the 2.5-liter engine, dual 7-inch displays, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Subaru EyeSight make this the entry point for shoppers who want the core Legacy formula.
• Premium: Adds the standard 11.6-inch infotainment screen and brings a stronger mix of convenience and tech, making it the best-value trim for many buyers.
• Sport: Adds 18-inch black wheels and a more distinctive appearance.
• Limited: Adds more upscale equipment and sits above the Sport in the lineup.
• Limited XT: Adds the turbocharged 2.4-liter engine for stronger passing and highway performance.
• Touring XT: Adds the turbo engine and tops the range with the most premium setup.

What Subaru Legacy do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they offer a broader mix of availability, pricing, and deal opportunities. That usually makes them easier to compare and shop confidently.

What is the Subaru Legacy's resale value?

Most Legacy model years are down year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used and want prices that have softened. The largest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while the older model years show smaller changes. That creates a useful spread of value across the lineup.

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

The 2021 Legacy comes standard with Subaru EyeSight technology.

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 −2.33% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −8.44%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 31.8% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 31.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $24,804. The Subaru Legacy offers standard all-wheel drive, a comfortable ride, and a practical cabin that fits everyday family use well.

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

How does the 2024 Subaru Legacy compare to the 2024 Toyota Camry?

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.