Used Subaru Outback for Sale nearYellow Pine, ID

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 its lowest point over the past year was $21,360. 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 for shoppers who want comfort, capability, and everyday practicality. 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, all-wheel-drive confidence, and comfortable ride. They also highlight its safety features and cargo space, which make it especially appealing for families and active lifestyles.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert reviews are underwhelming base-engine performance, infotainment systems that can feel slow or complicated, and higher trim levels that add less value than the lower-priced versions.

34.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Outback models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Outback for its reliability, spacious cabin, all-wheel-drive capability, and comfortable ride. Expert reviews also reinforce its reputation for safety, practicality, 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 tied more to age, mileage, and maintenance history than to the model’s core reputation, so a well-kept example is the safest path.

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, 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: The entry-level model starts at $36,445 and gives you the redesigned Outback’s new look, standard all-wheel drive, and the core comfort and practicality that define the model.
• 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 arrives with a higher starting price and adds more off-road-oriented capability for buyers who want the most rugged version of the lineup.

What Subaru Outback do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they offer a strong mix of newer features, broad availability, and plenty of shopping choice. More listings also make it easier for you to compare prices and find the right trim and condition.

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 fairly consistent across the lineup, with only modest variation in how much each year has moved. The smallest drops are concentrated among the years that have held value best relative to the rest of the range.

The 2017, 2025, 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, 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 −5.64% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.09%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,980. 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 are paired with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus an available 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, active lane-change assist, and highway pre-curve speed control.
• 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.