Used Subaru Legacy for Sale nearNewark, NJ

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 $17,980, and its lowest point over the past year was $17,977. 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 everyday driving experience. 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 confidence, comfortable cabins, and solid fuel efficiency. The model also earns repeat praise for safety and reliability, especially from buyers who value a calm, secure sedan for daily driving and winter weather.

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

The main tradeoffs that show up again and again are uninspired styling, sluggish performance, and interior materials that feel cheap. For shoppers who want a sedan that emphasizes traction, comfort, and value over excitement, those compromises are often easy to accept.

31.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Legacy models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently describe the Legacy as a dependable, practical sedan with strong all-wheel drive confidence, comfortable seating, and a reassuring safety focus. The model’s long-running appeal comes from its everyday usability and the way it balances comfort with winter-ready traction.

• 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 when you choose a well-kept example with a clean history and regular maintenance records.

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

Across all model years, at 72.4% 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 with adaptive cruise control with lane centering, pre-collision automatic emergency braking and throttle management, and vehicle lane departure and sway warning
• 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 these trims:

• Base: The entry trim uses the 2.5-liter engine and dual 7-inch displays, and it gives you standard all-wheel drive, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Subaru EyeSight.
• Premium: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds the standard 11.6-inch infotainment screen, plus heated front seats, a 10-way power driver’s seat, dual-zone climate control, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
• Sport: This trim adds 18-inch black wheels and a more distinctive appearance while keeping the Legacy’s core comfort and safety setup.
• Limited: This trim adds a more upscale cabin with leather upholstery and available premium touches, making it a good fit if you want a more refined daily driver.
• Limited XT: This trim adds the turbocharged 2.4-liter engine for stronger passing and highway performance, along with the Limited’s upscale equipment.
• Touring XT: This top trim combines the turbo engine with the most premium 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, 2023, and 2025.

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and a stronger chance of finding the right price, mileage, and equipment mix. They also sit close enough to the newest generation to deliver modern safety and tech features while still offering used-car value.

What is the Subaru Legacy's resale value?

Most Legacy model years are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you want to buy used and benefit from softer pricing. The steepest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while the oldest examples are much steadier and even show slight gains in a couple of cases.

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

The 2014, 2015, and 2016 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, including adaptive cruise control with lane centering, pre-collision automatic emergency braking and throttle management, and vehicle lane departure and sway warning.

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 −2.97% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −6.71%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 33.9% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 32.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $24,890. The Subaru Legacy offers standard all-wheel drive, a comfortable ride, and a practical cabin that fits everyday driving well.

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 September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.