Nissan Rogue vs Subaru Crosstrek: Which Used Buy Wins?
As used buys (October 2026), the Nissan Rogue typically lists for $20,998 against $26,500 for the Subaru Crosstrek (same model years — 2024–2026 — national medians from live listings). the Subaru Crosstrek leads on NCAP safety (5.0★ vs 4.3★ average). Overall medians mix very different trims — at the cheapest common trims it's the S at $19,805 vs the BASE at $24,119; see the trim-by-trim tables for a fair match. Every figure below is live market data, not book values.
Head to head
Trim-by-trim prices (last 4 model years)
A fair comparison matches equivalent trims, not overall medians. Like for like: at the cheapest common trims, the Nissan Rogue S ($19,805) faces the Subaru Crosstrek BASE ($24,119); the most common trims on the market are the SV (66.8% of Nissan Rogue listings) and the PREMIUM (44.7% of Subaru Crosstrek listings); at the top of the market, the PLATINUM ($29,128) faces the WILDERNESS ($29,483). Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings (a supply-side popularity signal: what the market actually stocks and sells most). “Cheapest”/“Priciest” mark the ends of the quotable trim range — trim ladders don't map one-to-one across brands, so this is not a factory base-model claim.
| Nissan Rogue | Subaru Crosstrek | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trim | Typical price | Share | Trim | Typical price | Share |
| SCheapest | $19,805 | 15.6% | BASECheapest | $24,119 | 8.7% |
| SVMost popular | $21,575 | 66.8% | PREMIUMMost popular | $26,193 | 44.7% |
| SL | $25,596 | 11.8% | SPORT | $27,098 | 14.0% |
| PLATINUMPriciest | $29,128 | 5.8% | LIMITED | $27,995 | 23.6% |
| — | WILDERNESSPriciest | $29,483 | 9.0% | ||
Rows are aligned by price position (both sides sorted cheapest-first), not by equivalent equipment — trim names never map one-to-one across brands. Full per-trim detail (price ranges, mileage) is on each model's price page: Nissan Rogue prices · Subaru Crosstrek prices.
Used price by model year
| Year | Nissan Rogue typical | Subaru Crosstrek typical | Difference | Nissan Rogue MPG | Subaru Crosstrek MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $25,892 | $30,871 | Subaru Crosstrek +$4,979 | 29–32 MPG | 26–29 MPG |
| 2025 | $20,998 | $27,485 | Subaru Crosstrek +$6,487 | 29–33 MPG | 27–29 MPG |
| 2024 | $19,998 | $26,500 | Subaru Crosstrek +$6,502 | 31–33 MPG | 27–29 MPG |
| 2023 | $21,988 | $23,900 | Subaru Crosstrek +$1,912 | 31–33 MPG | 25–30 MPG |
| 2022 | $19,129 | $22,408 | Subaru Crosstrek +$3,279 | 31–33 MPG | 25–30 MPG |
| 2021 | $18,591 | $20,995 | Subaru Crosstrek +$2,404 | 28–33 MPG | 25–30 MPG |
| 2020 | $15,495 | $19,577 | Subaru Crosstrek +$4,082 | 27–29 MPG | 25–30 MPG |
| 2019 | $14,299 | $17,234 | Subaru Crosstrek +$2,935 | 27–34 MPG | 25–29 MPG |
| 2018 | $12,500 | $15,967 | Subaru Crosstrek +$3,467 | 27–34 MPG | 25–29 MPG |
| 2017 | $11,900 | $13,890 | Subaru Crosstrek +$1,990 | 27–34 MPG | 26–29 MPG |
| 2016 | $10,194 | $12,898 | Subaru Crosstrek +$2,704 | 27–28 MPG | 26–29 MPG |
Typical price = national median asking price of live listings for that model year (October 2026); MPG = EPA combined range across rated versions.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to buy used — Nissan Rogue or Subaru Crosstrek?
Comparing the same model years (2024–2026), the Nissan Rogue is cheaper: it typically lists for $20,998 versus $26,500 for the Subaru Crosstrek (national medians, October 2026).
Which is safer — Nissan Rogue or Subaru Crosstrek?
By NCAP overall crash-test rating the Subaru Crosstrek averages 5.0 of 5 stars across rated years versus 4.3 for the Nissan Rogue. Always check the specific model year's rating in the table above.
Which is more reliable — Nissan Rogue or Subaru Crosstrek?
NHTSA lists an average of 4.4 recalls per model year for the Nissan Rogue and 1.5 for the Subaru Crosstrek — an edge for the Subaru Crosstrek. Recall and complaint counts scale with sales volume, so treat them as context and check any specific car's VIN history.
Which trims should I actually compare?
Like for like: at the cheapest common trims, a Nissan Rogue S typically lists for $19,805 vs $24,119 for a Subaru Crosstrek BASE; the most common trims on the market are the SV ($21,575, 66.8% of Nissan Rogue listings) and the PREMIUM ($26,193, 44.7% of Subaru Crosstrek listings); at the top of the market, the PLATINUM ($29,128) faces the WILDERNESS ($29,483). Overall medians hide this trim mix — use the trim tables above for a fair match. Trim names never map one-to-one across brands, so "cheapest" means the least expensive trim with a real market share, not the factory base.
https://vehisales.com/research/compare/nissan/rogue/vs/subaru/crosstrek.
Dig deeper
Nissan Rogue — live listings & specs Subaru Crosstrek — live listings & specs Nissan Rogue prices by year Subaru Crosstrek prices by year Nissan Rogue MPG by year Subaru Crosstrek MPG by year
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