Used Subaru Legacy for Sale nearRaleigh, 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 $17,602, and the lowest point that nationwide average price reached over the past year was $17,602. 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, a comfortable cabin, and a practical everyday driving experience. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Legacy for its all-weather confidence, comfortable interiors, and safety-focused character. Across the model years, the recurring themes are dependable traction, a practical and comfortable cabin, and solid fuel efficiency.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are uninspired styling, sluggish performance, and interior materials that feel cheap.

32.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Legacy models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Legacy as a dependable, practical sedan with strong all-wheel-drive capability, comfortable interiors, and good fuel efficiency. Expert feedback also reinforces its safety-focused, everyday-use character.

• 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 when you choose a well-maintained example and verify service history, especially on older model years.

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

Across all model years, at 69.4% 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:

• Fuel efficiency: The 2021 Subaru Legacy 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, standard EyeSight safety tech, and the base 2.5-liter engine make this the entry point for buyers who want the Legacy’s core strengths at the lowest price.
• Premium: Adds the 11.6-inch infotainment screen and more convenience features, making it the best-value trim for many shoppers who want a richer daily driving experience.
• Sport: Adds 18-inch black wheels and a sportier appearance, while keeping the Legacy’s practical all-wheel-drive character.
• Limited: Adds more upscale cabin materials and available comfort features, making it a good fit if you want a more polished interior.
• Limited XT: Adds the turbocharged 2.4-liter engine for stronger passing and highway performance.
• Touring XT: Adds the turbocharged engine plus 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.

Those higher-volume years tend to be popular because they combine newer features, stronger availability, and a broad mix of pricing and deal opportunities. More listings also give you more room to compare trims, mileage, and condition before you buy.

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 to benefit from softer pricing. A few older years are flat or slightly higher, but the overall pattern still points to broad price declines across much of the lineup.

The 2016 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2015, 2017, 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 −2.2% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −9.53%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 35.5% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 33.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $24,549. The Subaru Legacy offers standard all-wheel drive and a comfortable, practical cabin that make it a strong everyday sedan.

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 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.