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 $18,536, and its year-round low is $18,070.82. That puts the model in a fairly accessible range across much of its used lineup, with newer examples commanding higher prices and older ones offering lower entry points.

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-sedan choice if you value standard all-wheel drive, comfort, and safety-minded practicality. The all-generations owner rating is 4.56/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Legacy for its all-wheel drive capability, comfortable interiors, and dependable everyday character. Review summaries also repeatedly highlight safety, fuel efficiency, and winter-driving confidence as major strengths.

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

The main tradeoffs that show up across recent expert-tested years are uninspired styling, sluggish performance, and interior materials that feel cheap. Even so, the Legacy’s mix of traction, comfort, and safety equipment makes it a compelling used buy for shoppers who want a practical sedan with a clear identity.

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

Are Subaru Legacy models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Legacy’s safety, comfort, all-wheel drive confidence, and everyday practicality as core strengths. Review summaries also repeatedly mention dependable ownership experiences and strong fuel efficiency.

• 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, that combination suggests a sedan built around long-term usefulness, with ownership risk shaped more by condition, maintenance history, and trim choice than by the model’s basic formula.

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

Across all model years, at 74.2% 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.

Which Subaru Legacy trim should I buy?

The 2021 Subaru Legacy offers...

• Base: The Base trim gives you the 2.5-liter engine, standard all-wheel drive, dual 7-inch displays, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, making it the entry point for shoppers who want the core Legacy formula.
• Premium: Premium adds the standard 11.6-inch infotainment screen and is the best-value trim if you want the biggest step up in everyday tech and cabin convenience.
• Sport: Sport brings 18-inch black wheels and a more distinctive appearance while keeping the Legacy’s standard AWD and practical character.
• Limited: Limited adds a more upscale cabin feel with available leather and premium interior touches, making it a strong choice if you want more comfort and refinement.
• Limited XT: Limited XT adds the turbocharged 2.4-liter engine with 260 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque for stronger passing and highway merging.
• Touring XT: Touring XT combines the turbo engine with the most upscale equipment in the lineup for buyers who want the most fully equipped Legacy.

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 equipment. That usually makes it easier to compare trims and find a version that fits your budget and feature priorities.

What is the Subaru Legacy's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want more value for your money. The newer years are also showing declines, so recent Legacy models may be easier to justify than they were a year ago. A few older years are moving only slightly, and one is even up a bit, which shows that some versions are holding closer to their prior pricing.

The 2015 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2014, 2015, and 2025 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 or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −4.55% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −4.91%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 31.9% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 31.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $25,126. The Subaru Legacy offers standard all-wheel drive, which gives it a clear identity and broad everyday appeal.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2021 Subaru Legacy Base, Premium, Sport, and Limited are all powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that achieves 182 horsepower and 176 pound-feet of torque. The upgraded turbocharged 2.4-liter engine in the Limited XT and Touring XT grades achieves 260 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque. 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, while 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.
• Tech: Upgrade to the Legacy Premium or any other Legacy model and get a standard 11.6-inch infotainment screen that features on-screen buttons for audio, climate controls, automatic stop/start, traction control, and other typical menu functionality. Upmarket trim levels of the Legacy get Subaru Starlink Connected Services, navigation, a Harman Kardon premium audio system, and an auto-dimming rearview compass mirror with Homelink.
• Safety: The Subaru Legacy comes standard with Subaru EyeSight technology, including adaptive cruise control with lane centering, pre-collision automatic emergency braking and throttle management, and vehicle lane departure and sway warning.
• Starting price: Pricing for the 2021 Subaru Legacy starts at $22,895 (including a mandatory $925 destination charge).

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 2026 inventory to mature.

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