Used Subaru Outback for Sale nearAshland City, TN

How much does the Subaru Outback cost in today's market?

Used Subaru Outback prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Subaru Outback's current nationwide average price is $23,418, and its year-round low is $21,365.61. That puts the model's pricing in a fairly broad band depending on age and trim, with newer examples commanding the highest averages. 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 Outback a good car?

Yes — the Subaru Outback is a strong choice if you want a practical, comfortable used vehicle with broad owner appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.63/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Outback for its reliability, spacious interior, all-wheel drive capability, safety, and cargo room. Across the model years, that combination shows up again and again as the core of the Outback's appeal, especially for families and outdoor-minded buyers.

Expert reviews rate the 2015 and 2018 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert coverage are the underwhelming base engine, CVT behavior, and infotainment systems that can feel less polished than the rest of the vehicle. Even so, the Outback's mix of comfort, utility, and all-weather confidence keeps it compelling for used buyers.

31.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Outback models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Outback for reliability, safety, spaciousness, and all-wheel-drive confidence. Expert coverage also reinforces the model's reputation for comfort, practicality, and long-term usefulness across multiple generations.

• Owners rate the Subaru Outback between 4.33 and 4.96 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks favorable if you prioritize a durable, practical vehicle and verify maintenance history before you buy.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 82.3% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2020 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Subaru's EyeSight suite of advanced safety features
• Infotainment: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto both operate wirelessly

Which Subaru Outback trim should I buy?

The 2026 Subaru Outback offers these trims:

• Premium: Entry-level trim with a 2.5-liter boxer engine, CVT, AWD, and a starting MSRP of $36,445; best value for most buyers who want the core Outback formula.
• Touring: Adds several niceties and driver assists, including premium items such as a surround-view camera system, hands-free automated highway driving assist, and active lane-change assist.
• Wilderness: Adds 9.5 inches of ground clearance, all-terrain tires, and electronically controlled suspension dampers for buyers who want the most adventure-ready setup.

What Subaru Outback do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a strong mix of availability, newer features, and pricing that still sits below the newest model years. When more listings are on the market, you also have a better chance of finding the trim, color, and condition you want.

What is the Subaru Outback's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used because it creates more room for value. The newer models in the table are still declining, but at a smaller pace than several older years. Overall, the pattern favors buyers who want to wait for a better entry point rather than pay peak pricing.

The 2016, 2025, and 2017 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Subaru Outback safe?

• 2026: 7/10
• 2025: 9/10
• 2024: 9/10
• 2023: 9/10
• 2022: 9/10
• 2021: 9/10
• 2020: 8/10
• 2018: 10/10
• 2016: 10/10
• 2015: 10/10

All 2026 Outbacks come with Subaru's EyeSight suite of advanced safety features, including frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep and lane-centering assist, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, reverse automatic braking, automatic emergency steering, emergency stop assist, haptic steering wheel alerts, a driver condition monitor, adaptive headlights, and automatic high beams.

For the safest used buy, the 2015, 2016 and 2018 models all post the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Subaru Outback now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −4.52% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.43%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $29,039. The Subaru Outback offers a roomy cabin, strong all-wheel-drive confidence, and a practical, road-trip-friendly character that has long defined the nameplate.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The base powerplant is a 2.5-liter horizontally-opposed four-cylinder "boxer" engine that produces 180 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque, while XT models go with a turbocharged 2.4-liter boxer-four, increasing output to 260 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: A 12.3-inch digital instrument panel allows the driver to customize what information is displayed, while a 12.1-inch infotainment touchscreen is placed higher on the dashboard to reduce distraction.
• Safety: All 2026 Outbacks come with Subaru's EyeSight suite of advanced safety features, including frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep and lane-centering assist, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, reverse automatic braking, automatic emergency steering, emergency stop assist, haptic steering wheel alerts, a driver condition monitor, adaptive headlights, and automatic high beams.
• Starting price: The 2026 Subaru Outback has a starting manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $36,445 (including $1,450 in destination fees) for the Premium trim, which is now the entry-level model.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.