Used Subaru Legacy for Sale near South Carolina

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 $18,254, and its lowest point over the past year was $18,084. 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 pick if you want standard all-wheel drive, comfort, and everyday practicality backed by an all-generations owner rating of 4.56/5.

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 strong safety focus. Review summaries also repeatedly point to good fuel efficiency and dependable everyday usability, especially for winter driving and other poor-weather conditions.

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

The main tradeoffs that come up again and again are uninspired styling, sluggish performance, and interior materials that feel cheap. Some expert reviews also note that the technology can be less intuitive than you might want, so the Legacy makes the most sense if you value traction, comfort, and safety more than flash.

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

Are Subaru Legacy models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Legacy as dependable, comfortable, and well suited to everyday driving. Across the model years in the data, reviews also highlight strong all-wheel drive performance, good fuel efficiency, and a reassuring safety focus.

• 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 verify maintenance history and choose a well-kept example with a clean record.

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

Across all model years, at 73.1% 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: 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 gives you the Legacy’s standard all-wheel drive, dual 7-inch displays, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Subaru EyeSight safety tech. It is the simplest way to get the model’s core strengths.
• Premium: This is the best-value trim if you want the most useful upgrade in everyday comfort and tech, adding the standard 11.6-inch infotainment screen, heated front seats, a 10-way power driver’s seat, dual-zone climate control, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
• Sport: This trim adds a more distinctive look with 18-inch black wheels and a sportier appearance package while keeping the Legacy’s standard AWD and safety equipment.
• Limited: This trim adds a more upscale cabin with leather upholstery, blind-spot monitoring, lane departure warning, and available premium touches that make it a strong choice if you want more convenience and driver-assist equipment.
• Limited XT: This trim adds the turbocharged 2.4-liter engine for stronger passing and highway merging, along with the Limited’s upscale equipment.
• Touring XT: This is the top trim, combining the turbo engine with the most premium equipment in the lineup for buyers who want the fullest Legacy experience.

What Subaru Legacy do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right color, trim, and price. They also tend to be the years buyers focus on when they want newer features and broader availability.

What is the Subaru Legacy's resale value?

Most Legacy model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while the smallest changes are clustered near the bottom of the table. That points to a market where values are easing broadly rather than holding firm.

The 2015 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2015, 2014, and 2025 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 −4.25% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −5.65%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 33.7% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 33.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $24,973. 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 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.