Used Subaru Outback for Sale nearFreeport, IL

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 $23,448, and its lowest point over the past year was $21,327. 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 used-car choice if you want a practical, comfortable, all-weather vehicle with broad 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, smooth ride, safety features, and cargo space. Those themes show up again and again across model years, especially for shoppers who want a family-friendly vehicle that handles bad weather and road trips with ease.

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

The main trade-offs in recent expert-tested years center on base-engine performance, infotainment response, and some cabin-tech complexity. Even so, the Outback’s comfort, utility, and confidence-inspiring character keep it near the top of many used-shopping lists.

34.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Outback models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Outback as dependable, comfortable, and well suited to everyday use, and expert reviews reinforce its practical, confidence-inspiring character. Across the lineup, the model’s roomy cabin, all-wheel drive, and strong safety reputation are recurring strengths.

• 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, long-term ownership risk is generally tied more to age, mileage, and maintenance history than to the model’s core reputation, so a well-kept example is the best path to a satisfying purchase.

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, 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.
• Infotainment: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto both operate wirelessly, and a 12.1-inch infotainment touchscreen is placed higher on the dashboard to reduce distraction.
• Fuel efficiency: The EPA estimates the new Outback will return as much as 27 mpg in combined driving (25/31 mpg city/highway) for the base engine and 24 mpg combined (21/29 mpg city/highway) for the turbocharged XT models.

Which Subaru Outback trim should I buy?

The 2026 Subaru Outback offers these trims:

• Premium: The entry-level trim starts at $36,445 and gives you the base model with a 2.5-liter boxer engine, standard AWD, a 12.1-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Subaru's EyeSight safety suite.
• Touring: This trim adds several niceties and driver assists, including a surround-view camera system, hands-free automated highway driving assist, active lane-change assist, and highway pre-curve speed control.
• Wilderness: This adventure-focused trim increases ground clearance to 9.5 inches and adds all-terrain tires and electronically controlled suspension dampers.

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 a wide spread of prices. More listings also usually mean more chances to compare condition, mileage, and equipment before you buy.

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 points to softer pricing across much of the lineup. The declines are generally meaningful, with several years showing larger drops that can improve value for buyers. A few newer years are falling more slowly than older ones, which can help them stay relatively pricier in the used market.

The 2017, 2016, and 2025 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 −5.36% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −5.93%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $28,857. The Subaru Outback offers a roomy cabin, strong cargo space, and a comfortable ride.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2026 Outback is available with a 2.5-liter horizontally-opposed four-cylinder boxer engine that produces 180 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque, while XT models use a turbocharged 2.4-liter boxer-four with 260 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: A 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and a 12.1-inch infotainment touchscreen bring a more modern interface, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto both operate wirelessly.
• Safety: All 2026 Outbacks come with Subaru's EyeSight suite of advanced safety features, and the Touring trim adds a surround-view camera system, hands-free automated highway driving assist, and active lane-change assist.
• Starting price: The 2026 Subaru Outback has a starting manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $36,445 for the Premium trim.

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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.