Used Subaru Legacy for Sale nearHickory, 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 $17,741, and its lowest point over the past year was $17,736. 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 earns strong owner praise for its standard all-wheel drive, comfortable cabin, and practical everyday character. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently highlight its winter-weather confidence, safety focus, and fuel efficiency, while expert reviews reinforce its comfortable ride and well-rounded usefulness. Expert reviews rate the 2021 and 2020 models among the highest across all years.

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

32.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Legacy models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Subaru Legacy for its safety, comfort, reliability, and all-wheel-drive confidence. Expert reviews also point to a practical, easy-to-live-with character that fits daily driving well.

• 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 looks manageable if you verify maintenance history and choose a well-kept example.

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

Across all model years, at 70.3% 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-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: 27 mpg in the city, 35 mpg on the highway, and 30 mpg combined

Which Subaru Legacy trim should I buy?

The 2021 Subaru Legacy offers these trims:

• Base: Standard all-wheel drive, dual 7-inch infotainment and climate/vehicle system/safety feature control displays, cloth upholstery, and the 2.5-liter engine make this the entry point for buyers who want the Legacy’s core value and traction.
• Premium: Adds the standard 11.6-inch infotainment screen, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, two USB ports, and a 10-way power driver’s seat, making it the best-value choice for many shoppers.
• Sport: Brings 18-inch black wheels, the turbocharged engine, and a more distinctive appearance for buyers who want extra performance and style.
• Limited: Adds leather upholstery, a Harman Kardon audio system, blind-spot monitoring, lane departure warning, and other upscale touches for a more premium daily driver.
• Limited XT: Combines the Limited’s equipment with the turbocharged engine for buyers who want stronger passing power and a richer feature set.
• Touring XT: Tops the range with the turbocharged engine and the most upscale equipment in the lineup for shoppers 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 wider selection of listings and more chances to find the right trim, mileage, and price combination. They also often sit close to the sweet spot between newer features and used-car value.

What is the Subaru Legacy's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which creates better buying opportunities for used shoppers. The largest drops are concentrated in newer and mid-cycle examples, while a few older years are close to flat or slightly higher. That pattern suggests you can find meaningful value across much of the lineup, especially if you focus on the years with the sharpest price declines.

The 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2016, 2014, and 2015 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 −2.12% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −9.1%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 36.1% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 33.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $24,661. The Subaru Legacy offers standard all-wheel drive and a comfortable, practical cabin that suits everyday commuting and bad-weather driving.

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 November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.