Used Subaru Outback for Sale nearSanford, 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 $23,470, and over the past year that average reached a low of $21,339. 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 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 spacious interior, comfortable ride, safety features, cargo space, and all-wheel-drive capability. Across the model years, that combination gives you a vehicle that works well for family duty, road trips, and everyday driving.

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

The main trade-offs show up in the base engine’s performance, infotainment response, and, on some years, interior quality or control complexity. Even so, the Outback’s mix of utility and confidence makes it an easy recommendation for shoppers who value versatility.

33.0% 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. Expert reviews also reinforce the model’s reputation for practicality, roomy cabins, and everyday usefulness.

• 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 manageable if you choose carefully and verify maintenance history, 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 82.2% — 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, with a 12.1-inch infotainment touchscreen

Which Subaru Outback trim should I buy?

The 2026 Subaru Outback offers these trims:

• Premium: Entry-level model with a 2.5-liter boxer engine, standard AWD, and a starting MSRP of $36,445.
• Touring: Adds several niceties and driver assists, including premium safety and convenience equipment, and is the higher-priced comfort-focused choice.
• Wilderness: Adds all-terrain tires and electronically controlled suspension dampers, plus 9.5 inches of ground clearance for more demanding terrain.

What Subaru Outback do most buyers choose?

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

The highest-volume years tend to be the most popular because they give you a wider selection of trims, prices, and condition levels to compare. They also usually sit close to the sweet spot between newer features and used-car value.

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 prices have generally softened. The newer models are still declining, but at a slower pace than many older years, which suggests they’re retaining more of their value. Overall, the table points to broad downward movement rather than any meaningful price increases.

The 2016, 2017, 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 −4.75% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.27%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $28,971. The Subaru Outback offers a roomy cabin, strong cargo space, and a comfortable ride.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The base engine produces 180 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque, while the turbocharged 2.4-liter boxer-four increases output to 260 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto both operate wirelessly, and a 12.1-inch infotainment touchscreen is placed higher on the dashboard.
• 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 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 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.