Used Subaru Legacy for Sale nearWashington, DC

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 $17,977, and its lowest point over the past year was $17,959. 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 daily-driving setup. 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 ride and seating, and strong safety focus. Fuel efficiency also comes up often as a recurring strength, especially for shoppers who want a sedan that feels easy to live with year-round.

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

The main tradeoffs are familiar across recent years: styling tends to be understated, performance is often described as sluggish, and some interiors feel less polished than rivals. Even so, the Legacy’s standard AWD, comfort, and safety equipment make it a compelling choice for practical buyers.

33.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Legacy models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Legacy’s all-wheel drive confidence, comfortable cabin, and strong safety focus as core strengths. Across the model years in the data, it comes across as a dependable, practical sedan that fits well into everyday use.

• 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.

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

Across all model years, at 72.5% 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 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 safety tech, making it the value-focused starting point.
• Premium: This trim adds the standard 11.6-inch infotainment screen and brings a more upscale feature set for shoppers who want the best-value step up.
• Sport: This trim adds a sportier look, 18-inch black wheels, and the turbocharged XT powertrain, giving you more punch and a more distinctive appearance.
• Limited: This trim adds more comfort and convenience equipment while keeping the standard engine, making it a strong choice if you want a more polished daily driver.
• Limited XT: This trim adds the turbocharged XT engine for stronger passing and highway performance while keeping the Limited’s upscale equipment.
• Touring XT: This top trim adds the turbocharged XT engine and 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, 2025, and 2023.

Higher-volume years tend to be the easiest for you to shop because they usually give you more listings to compare and more chances to find the right color, mileage, and equipment mix. They also tend to attract more attention from sellers and buyers, which helps keep the market active.

What is the Subaru Legacy's resale value?

Most Legacy model years are down year over year, which is good news if you want to buy used and benefit from softer pricing. The largest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while the oldest examples are much closer to flat. That pattern suggests you can find stronger value in several recent model years without giving up the Legacy’s core appeal.

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

The 2015, 2014, 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

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 −3.01% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −8.01%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 34.7% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 34.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $24,803. The Subaru Legacy offers standard all-wheel drive and a comfortable, practical cabin that suits 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 October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.