For the same model year, dealers ask 14 points more than private sellers; a salvage title knocks off about 6%; CT is the cheapest state at -12% and WA the priciest at +26%; a manual Legacy asks +20% against the median of its model year.
Subaru Legacy price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | 9 | |
| 2024 | — | 8 | |
| 2023 | — | 12 | |
| 2022 | — | 8 | |
| 2020 | — | 13 | |
| 2019 | — | 15 | |
| 2018 | 2.2× | 30 | |
| 2017 | — | 26 | |
| 2016 | 2.8× | 30 | |
| 2015 | 2.3× | 42 | |
| 2014 | 2.9× | 33 | |
| 2013 | 3.2× | 42 | |
| 2012 | 2.9× | 33 | |
| 2011 | — | 22 | |
| 2010 | — | 14 | |
| 2009 | — | 14 | |
| 2008 | — | 9 | |
| 2007 | — | 7 | |
| 2006 | — | 13 | |
| 2005 | — | 15 | |
| 2004 | — | 10 | |
| 2002 | — | 8 | |
| 2001 | — | 5 | |
| 1999 | — | 9 | |
| 1998 | — | 6 | |
| 1997 | — | 5 | |
| 1995 | — | 9 | |
| 1993 | — | 6 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Subaru Legacy the dealer markup works out at 14% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 708 | +11.9% | $10,025 |
| Private seller | 586 | -2.2% | $5,677 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 1,122 | +7.0% | $7,721 |
| Rebuilt | 107 | -5.7% | $11,229 |
| Salvage | 30 | -5.7% | $6,481 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2015 Legacy, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 75–100k and 175–200k bands the asking price falls 59%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 75–100k miles | 29 | |
| 100–125k miles | 32 | |
| 125–150k miles | 41 | |
| 150–175k miles | 20 | |
| 175–200k miles | 10 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Subaru Legacy is transmission: MANUAL asks +20% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Manual | 89 | +20.0% |
| Transmission | Automatic | 1,152 | +4.8% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Subaru Legacy asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is WA at +26%, cheapest CT at -12% — 38 points apart, which on a $6,500 car is roughly $2,457.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| CT | 35 | |
| NV | 60 | |
| FL | 39 | |
| MN | 92 | |
| NY | 49 | |
| CA | 137 | |
| PA | 43 | |
| CO | 161 | |
| OR | 125 | |
| WA | 221 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Subaru Legacy cost?
The median asking price is $6,500 across 1,480 live listings. A 1993 asks about $3,600 and a 2025 about $25,724. The most listed year is 2015, at $9,849.
Is it cheaper to buy a Legacy from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 11.9% above and private sellers 2.2% below, a gap of about $2,678 on a 2023 at $18,995.
How much value does a Legacy lose per 25,000 miles?
About 20% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2015 Legacy, measured from the 75–100k band to the 175–200k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Subaru Legacy valuation tool.
How much less is a salvage-title Legacy worth?
A salvage-title Legacy asks 6% less than the median for its model year (30 listings): about $1,083 off a 2023 at $18,995.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Legacy?
Of the states with enough listings, CT asks least at -12.3% against the national median, and WA most at +25.5%. On the typical $6,500 Legacy that spread is about $2,457.
Why do Legacy prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 42 listings of the 2013 Legacy, the priciest tenth asks 3.2× what the cheapest tenth does: $8,000 against $2,500.
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