Right now there are 26,322 used Subaru listings across 16 models, averaging $11,908. That average hides a 7-fold range — from the B9 Tribeca at $3,900 to the Solterra at $27,400 — so the model you pick decides the price far more than the badge does.
Subaru models on the market
A used Subaru can mean almost anything: the Subaru Solterra asks $27,400 at the median while the Subaru B9 Tribeca goes for $3,900 — a 7-fold spread under one badge, with the middle of the range around $9,500. Which is why the model matters more than the marque here — open the one you are shopping for. Supply counts too: with 26,322 listings across 12 models, a Subaru with plenty of choice lets you walk away from a bad car.
| Model | Listings | Median price | Years listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Forester | $8,950 (2015) | 1998–2026 | |
| Subaru Outback | $7,500 (2013) | 1996–2026 | |
| Subaru Impreza | $7,995 (2013) | 1993–2026 | |
| Subaru Crosstrek | $13,995 (2018) | 2009–2026 | |
| Subaru Legacy | $8,850 (2016) | 1991–2025 | |
| Subaru WRX | $17,750 (2017) | 2001–2026 | |
| Subaru XV CrossTrek | $9,500 (2014) | 2013–2016 | |
| Subaru Ascent | $17,000 (2019) | 2019–2026 | |
| Subaru B9 Tribeca | $3,900 (2006) | 2004–2014 | |
| Subaru BRZ | $15,671 (2015) | 2013–2026 | |
| Subaru Baja | $8,500 (2003) | 2003–2006 | |
| Subaru Solterra | $27,400 (2024) | 2023–2026 |
Buying a Subaru from a dealer or an owner
Comparing the same model year on both sides — 21 years of listings, 16,482 from dealers and 5,346 private — a forecourt Subaru asks 28% more than one sold privately, 1.28× at the median. That premium buys reconditioning, a warranty in some states and paperwork someone else handles; whether it is worth it depends on how much of that you would rather do yourself.
Drawn within each model year on purpose — a flat comparison would put the Subaru dealer premium far higher, but only because forecourt stock is younger, not because the markup is bigger.
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How we count
All Subaru figures on this page come from 26,322 live Subaru listings — asking prices, not sale prices. Sellers ask more than they get, so treat these as the top of the range, not the bottom.
Percentages here are never plain averages: each listing is first turned into its ratio against the median for its own model year, and those ratios are averaged instead. Without that step the numbers lie confidently — average every Subaru listing by seller and the dealer premium looks far bigger than the honest 28% above, purely because forecourt stock is younger. Slices too thin to survive the test are dropped rather than dressed up with an error bar, which on Subaru leaves 12 models standing out of the 16 tracked. The full method, with the traps it avoids →
Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Subaru cost?
Across 26,322 live listings covering 16 models, the average asking price is $11,908. The table above breaks it down per model.
Which Subaru is cheapest to buy used?
By median asking price, the B9 Tribeca at $3,900. Bear in mind a cheap purchase and a cheap car are different things — check its reliability record too.
Which Subaru models are easiest to find?
The Forester leads with 7,508 of the 26,322 Subaru listings on file — roughly 29% of everything the marque has on the market, which is the difference between being able to walk away from a bad car and having to take what you find.
Is a Subaru cheaper from a private seller?
Yes, by about 28% on the same model year — that is the median gap across 16,482 dealer and 5,346 private Subaru listings. The dealer premium pays for reconditioning and paperwork; whether it is worth it depends on how much of that you would rather handle yourself.
Are these Subaru prices what cars actually sell for?
No — these are asking prices from live classified adverts, 26,322 of them. Sellers usually accept less, so treat every figure here as the top of the range.
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