Used Subaru Outback Prices by Year
As of August 2026, a used Subaru Outback typically lists for $21,527 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $4,995 for a 2005 to $39,999 for a 2026 — every figure below is a national median of 13,739 live listings, not a book value, and the Outback steps down a median 11.1% per model year of age.
Subaru Outback price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Avg mileage | EPA combined | NCAP | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $39,999 | $34,262 – $48,093 | 6,012 mi | 23–27 MPG | — | 686 |
| 2025 | $31,963 | $27,785 – $37,081 | 19,813 mi | 23–28 MPG | 5★ | 1,239 |
| 2024 | $29,332 | $24,120 – $33,163 | 38,328 mi | 23–28 MPG | 5★ | 1,975 |
| 2023 | $26,000 | $20,948 – $30,377 | 55,015 mi | 23–28 MPG | 5★ | 1,117 |
| 2022 | $23,998 | $19,293 – $28,829 | 65,745 mi | 24–29 MPG | 5★ | 1,040 |
| 2021 | $22,664 | $17,574 – $26,482 | 74,968 mi | 26–29 MPG | 5★ | 613 |
| 2020 | $21,527 | $16,789 – $25,775 | 78,222 mi | 26–29 MPG | 5★ | 1,012 |
| 2019 | $18,200 | $12,998 – $22,971 | 92,398 mi | 22–28 MPG | 5★ | 940 |
| 2018 | $16,030 | $11,292 – $20,457 | 104,914 mi | 22–28 MPG | 5★ | 965 |
| 2017 | $14,180 | $9,068 – $18,998 | 114,632 mi | 22–28 MPG | 5★ | 870 |
| 2016 | $12,954 | $8,520 – $17,995 | 119,263 mi | 22–28 MPG | 5★ | 575 |
| 2015 | $10,792 | $6,995 – $15,610 | 132,678 mi | 22–28 MPG | 5★ | 570 |
| 2014 | $8,999 | $5,995 – $13,394 | 130,962 mi | 20–26 MPG | 5★ | 471 |
| 2013 | $7,999 | $5,500 – $11,134 | 136,835 mi | 20–26 MPG | 5★ | 495 |
| 2012 | $7,230 | $4,547 – $9,995 | 148,932 mi | 20–24 MPG | 4★ | 296 |
| 2011 | $6,800 | $3,999 – $9,995 | 153,984 mi | 20–24 MPG | 4★ | 305 |
| 2010 | $5,999 | $3,860 – $9,191 | 156,085 mi | 20–24 MPG | — | 180 |
| 2009 | $6,322 | $3,678 – $9,993 | 142,186 mi | 20–22 MPG | — | 77 |
| 2008 | $5,995 | $3,839 – $8,914 | 152,084 mi | 20–22 MPG | — | 99 |
| 2007 | $5,771 | $3,982 – $8,438 | 150,307 mi | 20–22 MPG | — | 53 |
| 2006 | $5,747 | $3,210 – $9,766 | 146,508 mi | 19–22 MPG | — | 82 |
| 2005 | $4,995 | $3,042 – $8,045 | 162,440 mi | 19–22 MPG | — | 79 |
“Typical price” is the national median asking price; the range covers the middle 80% of listings (10th–90th percentile), so it excludes teaser and outlier prices on both ends.
Cheapest Subaru Outback
The cheapest quotable model year is the 2005, typically listing for $4,995 (most between $3,042 and $8,045) with an average odometer of 162,440 miles. Among recent model years, the least-expensive common trim is the PREMIUM at a typical $27,682. Before chasing the lowest price, weigh mileage against a one-year-newer car — each model year of age saves a median 11.1%, and the per-year table above shows where the price-per-mile balance is best. See the cheapest Subaru Outback listings for sale →
Most expensive Subaru Outback
The priciest used model year is the 2026 at a typical $39,999 (most between $34,262 and $48,093). The most expensive common trim is the WILDERNESS, typically $33,379 — a $5,697 spread over the base PREMIUM within the same nameplate.
Subaru Outback price by trim (last 4 model years)
The trim changes the price more than a model year does: the cheapest common trim, the PREMIUM, typically lists for $27,682; the priciest, the WILDERNESS, for $33,379. The PREMIUM is what the used market mostly stocks — 36.1% of trim-labeled listings, while the BASE is the rarest quotable trim at 1.8%.
| Trim | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Share of listings | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PREMIUMMost popularCheapest | $27,682 | $21,847 – $34,893 | 36.1% | 37,513 mi |
| LIMITED | $30,439 | $25,679 – $40,905 | 27.0% | 30,826 mi |
| ONYX EDITION | $30,151 | $26,044 – $33,900 | 12.6% | 32,193 mi |
| TOURING | $32,997 | $28,472 – $44,759 | 11.3% | 27,662 mi |
| WILDERNESSPriciest | $33,379 | $28,497 – $45,488 | 11.1% | 30,282 mi |
| BASE | $25,855 | $20,664 – $28,080 | 1.8% | 32,037 mi |
Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings from the last 4 model years — a supply-side popularity signal. Trims with fewer than 25 live cars are not quoted.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Subaru Outback cost?
As of August 2026, a used Subaru Outback typically lists for $21,527 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $4,995 (2005) to $39,999 (2026), based on 13,739 live listings.
How much is a 2026 Subaru Outback?
A used 2026 Subaru Outback typically lists for $39,999, with most asking prices between $34,262 and $48,093. Average odometer reading is 6,012 miles.
What's the cheapest year of the Subaru Outback worth looking at?
The 2005 model year is the least expensive quotable year at a typical $4,995 — but compare its mileage (162,440 miles on average) and per-year table above before deciding; a newer year at a small premium often carries far fewer miles.
How fast does the Subaru Outback depreciate?
Across adjacent model years currently on the market, the Outback steps down a median 11.1% per model year of age — e.g. moving one year older typically saves about that share of the price.
How much does the trim change a used Outback's price?
A lot: over the last 4 model years, the cheapest common trim (PREMIUM) typically lists for $27,682 while the priciest (WILDERNESS) runs $33,379 — a $5,697 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the PREMIUM (36.1% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $27,682.
How much is a used 2024 Subaru Outback?
A used 2024 Subaru Outback typically lists for $29,332, with most asking prices between $24,120 and $33,163; average odometer is 38,328 miles (1,975 for sale).
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