Used Subaru Legacy for Sale nearSanta Maria, 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 $18,049, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $17,958 over the past year. 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 case from owners across the full lineup, especially if you value all-weather confidence and everyday comfort. The all-generations owner rating is 4.56/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Legacy for its standard all-wheel drive, comfortable interiors, and strong safety focus. Fuel efficiency also comes up often as a positive, especially for a sedan with AWD.

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

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

32.3% 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. The strongest recurring themes are its all-wheel drive capability, safety, and everyday practicality.

• 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 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 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: 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, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual 7-inch displays, and Subaru EyeSight; it suits you if you want the lowest-cost way into the Legacy formula.
• Premium: This trim adds the standard 11.6-inch infotainment screen and brings a stronger mix of convenience and tech, making it the best-value trim for many shoppers.
• Sport: This trim adds 18-inch black wheels and a more distinctive appearance while keeping the Legacy’s core comfort and safety strengths.
• Limited: This trim adds more upscale cabin materials and equipment, making it a good fit if you want a more polished daily driver.
• Limited XT: This trim adds the turbocharged 2.4-liter engine for stronger passing and highway performance.
• Touring XT: This trim adds the turbo 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.

The highest-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you the broadest selection of listings and the strongest chance of finding the right color, mileage, and equipment mix. They also tend to attract shoppers who want newer features while staying within a more accessible price range.

What is the Subaru Legacy's resale value?

Most Legacy model years are showing price declines, which is good news if you’re shopping used because it creates more room to find value. The steepest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while the older ones are changing only slightly. That pattern suggests you can still find meaningful savings across much of the lineup without giving up the Legacy’s core strengths.

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.

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 −3.28% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −7.95%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 35.4% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 34.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $24,841. The Subaru Legacy offers standard all-wheel drive, a comfortable ride, and a calm, practical character that makes it easy to live with every day.

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 October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.