A 2021 Subaru Crosstrek still asks 67% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 87 suvs we price, that ranks #6, above the 47% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 3 (−17.2%), after which losses ease to about 9.7% a year. Mileage costs it 42%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 595 listings.
Subaru Crosstrek value by year
The newest Crosstrek at under half the 2026 price is the 2017, with a median asking price of $11,500 (43% of it). A 2021 and a 2020 ask almost the same, $17,995 against $17,900, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $20,900 | $32,488 | 20 | |
| 2025 | $20,900 | $30,900 | 34 | |
| 2024 | $17,550 | $27,700 | 57 | |
| 2023 | $16,999 | $26,795 | 22 | |
| 2022 | $14,500 | $24,795 | 17 | |
| 2021 | $13,980 | $23,995 | 58 | |
| 2020 | $14,900 | $21,004 | 23 | |
| 2019 | $12,695 | $19,977 | 76 | |
| 2018 | $9,500 | $18,999 | 74 | |
| 2017 | $7,500 | $16,179 | 61 | |
| 2016 | $7,499 | $15,995 | 79 | |
| 2015 | $5,480 | $14,500 | 25 | |
| 2014 | $5,995 | $10,799 | 34 | |
| 2013 | $1,100 | $8,750 | 15 |
How the Subaru Crosstrek depreciates
The newest Subaru Crosstrek has a median asking price of $26,945; a 13-year-older one runs about $6,500 — roughly 76% lost over 13 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Subaru Crosstrek hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota RAV4 keeps 60%, the Jeep Wrangler 56% and the Honda CR-V 59%, against 67% for the Crosstrek. The Crosstrek holds value better than the Toyota RAV4, Jeep Wrangler and Honda CR-V.
The Subaru Crosstrek market right now
Adjust your Subaru Crosstrek value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Subaru Crosstrek about 42% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2026 Subaru Crosstrek: a dealer trade-in offer is around $20,900, selling private-party nets about $26,945, and a lot asks near $32,488 — a $11,588 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Crosstrek costs about the same from a dealer as from a private seller, across the 8 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Subaru Crosstrek price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $23,500 (6) | $26,417 (40) | +12% |
| 2025 | $21,200 (14) | $27,600 (88) | +30% |
| 2024 | $21,950 (32) | $23,999 (143) | +9% |
| 2023 | $21,250 (10) | $18,997 (68) | −11% |
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Subaru Crosstrek value FAQ
How much is a Subaru Crosstrek worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $6,500 to $26,945 across 14 model years. A 2026 is worth about $26,945, the median of 20 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Subaru Crosstrek's value?
Among Crosstreks from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $23,950, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $11,200; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 42%.
Which Subaru Crosstrek year is the best value?
The newest Crosstrek at under half the 2026 price is the 2017, with a median asking price of $11,500 (43% of it). A 2021 and a 2020 ask almost the same, $17,995 against $17,900, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Subaru Crosstrek cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
About the same: across 8 recent model years in our listings, dealers and private sellers ask within a few percent of each other.
Does the Crosstrek hold value better than the Toyota RAV4?
Yes: over 5 years the Crosstrek keeps 67% of its value and the Toyota RAV4 60%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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