Used Subaru Outback for Sale nearMalibu, CA

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 $23,314, and its lowest point over the past year was $21,377. 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, all-weather vehicle with broad owner appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 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. Expert reviews also reinforce its comfort, practicality, and everyday usefulness, especially for buyers who want a vehicle that handles family duty and outdoor plans with ease.

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

The main trade-offs across recent expert-tested years are underwhelming base-engine performance, CVT behavior that can feel less engaging, and infotainment systems that can be frustrating or sluggish.

36.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Outback models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Subaru Outback for reliability, comfort, safety, and all-wheel-drive confidence across the model years in the data. Expert reviews also repeatedly highlight its practical design, roomy cabin, and everyday usefulness, which supports its reputation as a dependable choice for used buyers.

• Owners rate the Subaru Outback between 4.3 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For long-term ownership, you should still plan for careful maintenance and a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially on older examples.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 82.1% — 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, and a wireless charging pad is available.
• 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: Entry-level model with a starting MSRP of $36,445, plus a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, a 12.1-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Subaru's EyeSight suite.
• Touring: 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: The more off-road-capable trim, with 9.5 inches of ground clearance, all-terrain tires, and electronically controlled suspension dampers.

What Subaru Outback do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing competition, and a better chance of finding the trim and condition you want.

What is the Subaru Outback's resale value?

The table shows broad year-over-year price declines across the lineup, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The biggest drops are concentrated in several newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older years have smaller changes and have held value better. That pattern suggests there are still opportunities to find stronger value if you compare model years carefully.

The 2017, 2015, and 2014 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 −7.53% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.17%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 38.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,282. The Subaru Outback offers a roomy cabin and a practical, versatile character that suits everyday driving and family use.

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 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 and a 12.1-inch infotainment touchscreen are paired with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a wireless charging pad.
• 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 MSRP of $36,445 for the Premium trim.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 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.

How does the 2019 Subaru Outback compare to the 2019 Honda CR-V?

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.