Used Subaru Outback for Sale nearRaleigh, NC

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 $23,197, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $21,352 over the past year.

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, and confidence-inspiring 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, and cargo space. Across the lineup, it also earns credit for safety and everyday usefulness, which helps explain why it remains such a popular choice for families and outdoor-minded drivers.

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 the base engine feeling underwhelming, infotainment response being sluggish or complicated, and some trims bringing diminishing returns as prices rise.

35.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Outback models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Outback for reliability, comfort, safety, and all-wheel drive confidence. Expert reviews also reinforce its reputation for practicality, roomy packaging, and strong everyday usefulness.

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

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is generally manageable, but older examples deserve careful history checks and maintenance review before you commit.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.1% — 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 trim with a 2.5-liter boxer engine, 12.1-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Subaru's EyeSight suite; a strong value for most shoppers.
• 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 model years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing flexibility, and a better chance of finding the trim 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 declines are especially pronounced in the newer years, while the older models show smaller changes and a bit more price stability. Overall, the table points to a market where buyers can find meaningful savings across much of the lineup.

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 −8.22% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.18%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $30,961. The Subaru Outback offers a roomy cabin, strong cargo utility, and a comfortable ride that make it easy to live with every day.

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 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.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.