How much does the Subaru Impreza cost in today's market?

Used Subaru Impreza prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Subaru Impreza's current nationwide average price is $15,998, and its year-round low is $15,035.43. That puts the model's pricing in a fairly broad band across generations, with newer years commanding the highest averages and older years sitting at lower entry points. 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 Impreza a good car?

Yes — the Subaru Impreza is a strong used-car pick if you want standard all-wheel drive, everyday practicality, and a reputation for being easy to live with. The all-generations owner rating is 4.63/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Impreza for its all-wheel-drive confidence, comfortable daily usability, and safety-minded character. Across the years, the recurring themes are solid handling, good all-weather traction, and a practical interior that works well for commuting and family use.

Expert reviews rate the 2017 and 2015 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs show up in the newer expert-reviewed years: the ride can feel firm, the interior materials are more functional than upscale, and the base engine is tuned for efficiency and everyday use rather than strong acceleration. Still, those compromises are part of the Impreza's value-focused character.

30.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Impreza models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Impreza as a dependable, practical car with strong all-weather confidence and easy day-to-day usability. Expert feedback for the newest reviewed model also reinforces that it is built around straightforward operation, good ride quality, and a durable-feeling cabin.

• Owners rate the Subaru Impreza between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by choosing a well-kept example with a clean history and avoiding cars that have been heavily modified or poorly maintained.

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

Across all model years, at 69.4% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2023 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: EyeSight driver assist suite, with frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning and lane-centering; the Sport model adds automatic collision notification, enhanced roadside assistance and an SOS button, and the RS adds blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, and automatic emergency steering.
• Infotainment: 11.6-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; wireless connectivity in the Sport and RS trims.

Which Subaru Impreza trim should I buy?

The 2024 Subaru Impreza offers...

• Base: The entry trim gives you the 2.0-liter engine, standard all-wheel drive, and the two 7-inch displays, making it the value-focused starting point.
• Sport: This trim adds the larger 11.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, sportier handling, and a few more convenience and tech features, making it the best-value trim for many shoppers.
• RS: The RS brings the 2.5-liter engine, steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles, sport-tuned suspension, red stitching, red seat upholstery accents, blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, and automatic emergency steering.

What Subaru Impreza do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume model years tend to be the easiest to shop because you get more inventory, more price competition, and a better chance of finding the trim and condition you want. They also tend to be the years most shoppers cross-shop first when looking for a used Impreza.

What is the Subaru Impreza's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. The newer years are also showing smaller declines than many older ones, with the latest model year nearly flat. That pattern suggests you may find better value in recent used examples while still seeing meaningful price relief versus a year ago.

The 2025 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2025, 2014, and 2015 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Subaru Impreza safe?

• 2024: 6/10
• 2021: 9/10
• 2017: 9/10
• 2015: 9/10
• 2014: 9/10

All 2024 Subaru Imprezas come with the automaker’s EyeSight driver assist suite of safety features.

For the safest used buy, the 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2021 models all post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Subaru Impreza now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −0.52% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.77%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,120. The Subaru Impreza offers standard all-wheel drive, which gives it broad year-round usability and a clear identity as a practical compact car.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2024 Subaru Impreza is available with the choice of two engines. The Base and Sport trims come with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 152 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque. The RS model upgrades to a 2.5-liter engine that increases output to 182 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included in all Imprezas and feature wireless connectivity in the Sport and RS trims. In Subarus, it's part of the Starlink system that comes with the Sport and RS trims and also includes a Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Safety: All 2024 Subaru Imprezas come with the automaker’s EyeSight driver assist suite of safety features that include frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning and lane-centering.
• Starting price: The 2024 Subaru Impreza in Base trim has a starting price of $24,085 (including $1,090 in destination charges).

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 August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.