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 $23,270, and its year-round low is $21,364.19. That puts recent model years in a notably higher price band than older ones, with the newest examples commanding the strongest prices. 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 pick if you want a roomy, capable wagon 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 spacious interior, comfortable ride, and all-wheel-drive capability. Safety and cargo space also come up again and again as major strengths, especially for families and active buyers. The main trade-offs in recent expert reviews center on engine power in base versions and the way some tech and interior details are executed.

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

32.2% 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. Expert reviews also reinforce its reputation for safety, practicality, and all-weather confidence.

• 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 condition, maintenance history, and mileage than to the model's overall reputation.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 81.8% — 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...

• Premium: This entry trim gives you the starting point for the redesigned Outback, including the new cabin layout, digital instrument panel, and the base 2.5-liter engine. It suits you if you want the newest body style and core comfort without moving up the price ladder.
• Touring: This trim adds several niceties and driver assists, plus premium items like a surround-view camera system, hands-free automated highway driving assist, and active lane-change assist. It suits you if you want the most advanced convenience and assistance features.
• Wilderness: This trim adds the more off-road-capable setup, including 9.5 inches of ground clearance, all-terrain tires, and electronically controlled suspension dampers. It suits you if you want the most adventure-ready Outback.

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 more inventory to compare and a wider spread of prices and trims. That usually makes it easier to find a version that fits your budget and feature priorities.

What is the Subaru Outback's resale value?

The table shows broad year-over-year price declines across the lineup, which is helpful if you're shopping used because it creates more room for value. The newest model years are still falling, but at a smaller pace than some older ones. Overall, the pattern favors buyers who want to step into a recent Outback after some of the initial price drop has already happened.

The 2025, 2017, and 2016 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.

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 −4.4% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.96%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $29,292. The Subaru Outback offers a roomy cabin and a comfortable ride that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2026 Outback is available with a choice of two engines. The base powerplant is a 2.5-liter horizontally-opposed four-cylinder "boxer" engine that produces 180 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque. 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. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto both operate wirelessly and a wireless charging pad is available.
• 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 July 31, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.