Used Subaru Legacy for Sale nearSan Diego, CA

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 $17,826, and the lowest point that nationwide average price reached over the past year was $17,826. 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 a strong reputation with owners across its model years, and its all-wheel-drive setup, comfort, and safety focus come through consistently in the reviews. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Legacy for its standard all-wheel drive, comfortable ride, and practical everyday usability. Review summaries also point to strong fuel efficiency, dependable winter-weather performance, and a cabin that works well for daily driving.

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 can feel cheap.

31.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Legacy models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Legacy as dependable, comfortable, and confidence-inspiring in poor weather. Expert reviews also reinforce its practical character, with strong safety content and standard all-wheel drive standing out across the lineup.

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

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks reassuring, especially if you prioritize a sedan built around safety, traction, and everyday durability.

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

Across all model years, at 71.8% 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: dual 7-inch infotainment and climate/vehicle system/safety feature control displays; standard 11.6-inch infotainment screen; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

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 gives you standard all-wheel drive, EyeSight, and the core Legacy formula at the lowest price point.
• Premium: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds the standard 11.6-inch infotainment screen and builds on the Legacy’s comfort-and-safety focus.
• Sport: This trim adds 18-inch black wheels and a more distinctive appearance.
• Limited: This trim adds a more upscale cabin feel and sits above the Sport in the lineup.
• Limited XT: This trim adds the turbocharged 2.4-liter engine for stronger passing and highway merging.
• Touring XT: This top trim adds the turbo engine and the most upscale equipment in the lineup.

What Subaru Legacy do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare prices, trims, and condition. They also tend to be the most visible used picks because more listings create more opportunities to find the right match.

What is the Subaru Legacy's resale value?

Most Legacy model years are down year over year, and several recent years show especially sharp declines. That pattern can work in your favor if you want a used sedan with a lower entry price than it had a year ago. A few older years are changing only slightly, which suggests steadier pricing at the lower end of the range.

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

The 2016, 2015, 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

Subaru EyeSight technology comes standard on the 2021 Legacy.

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 −2.36% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −8.83%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 35.6% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 35.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $24,767. The Subaru Legacy offers standard all-wheel drive, which gives it a clear everyday identity and broad appeal for year-round driving.

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

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.