Right now there are 19,191 used Subaru listings across 16 models, averaging $11,399. That average hides a 8.6-fold range — from the B9 Tribeca at $2,900 to the Solterra at $24,991 — 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 $24,991 at the median while the Subaru B9 Tribeca goes for $2,900 — a 8.6-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 19,191 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 Outback | $8,500 (2015) | 1996–2026 | |
| Subaru Forester | $9,500 (2015) | 1998–2026 | |
| Subaru Impreza | $6,995 (2013) | 1993–2026 | |
| Subaru Crosstrek | $10,950 (2016) | 2009–2026 | |
| Subaru Legacy | $4,800 (2013) | 1991–2025 | |
| Subaru WRX | $15,995 (2017) | 2001–2026 | |
| Subaru XV CrossTrek | $8,995 (2014) | 2013–2016 | |
| Subaru Ascent | $15,995 (2019) | 2019–2026 | |
| Subaru BRZ | $16,936 (2015) | 2013–2026 | |
| Subaru B9 Tribeca | $2,900 (2006) | 2004–2014 | |
| Subaru Baja | $8,200 (2005) | 2003–2006 | |
| Subaru Solterra | $24,991 (2023) | 2023–2026 |
Buying a Subaru from a dealer or an owner
Comparing the same model year on both sides — 21 years of listings, 9,632 from dealers and 5,775 private — a dealer-sold Subaru asks 24% more than one sold privately, 1.24× 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 dealer stock is younger, not because the markup is bigger.
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How we count
All Subaru figures on this page come from 19,191 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 24% above, purely because dealer 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 19,191 live listings covering 16 models, the average asking price is $11,399. The table above breaks it down per model.
Which Subaru is cheapest to buy used?
By median asking price, the B9 Tribeca at $2,900. 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 Outback leads with 10,718 of the 19,191 Subaru listings on file — roughly 56% 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 24% on the same model year — that is the median gap across 9,632 dealer and 5,775 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, 19,191 of them. Sellers usually accept less, so treat every figure here as the top of the range.
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