A 2020 Subaru Legacy still asks 61% of what a 2025 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 43 sedans we price, that ranks #27, below the 65% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 6 (−24.6%), after which losses ease to about 7.7% a year. Mileage costs it 46%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 482 listings.
Subaru Legacy value by year
The newest Legacy at under half the 2023 price is the 2015, with a median asking price of $9,399 (49% of it). A 2019 and a 2018 ask almost the same, $11,900 against $11,998, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,999 | $33,900 | 9 | |
| 2024 | $8,500 | $23,900 | 9 | |
| 2023 | $15,491 | $20,700 | 13 | |
| 2022 | $15,495 | $21,000 | 10 | |
| 2021 | $17,584 | $19,950 | 3 | |
| 2020 | $11,500 | $19,598 | 9 | |
| 2019 | $7,950 | $18,900 | 18 | |
| 2018 | $7,500 | $16,999 | 25 | |
| 2017 | $7,500 | $16,995 | 26 | |
| 2016 | $5,488 | $15,995 | 26 | |
| 2015 | $5,500 | $13,500 | 46 | |
| 2014 | $2,900 | $9,000 | 30 | |
| 2013 | $1,750 | $8,500 | 38 | |
| 2012 | $2,200 | $8,500 | 30 | |
| 2011 | $3,200 | $6,975 | 22 | |
| 2010 | $3,000 | $11,995 | 17 | |
| 2009 | $1,590 | $6,995 | 18 | |
| 2008 | $2,500 | $4,900 | 11 | |
| 2007 | $2,200 | $6,995 | 13 | |
| 2006 | $2,900 | $5,800 | 15 | |
| 2005 | $2,800 | $12,000 | 15 | |
| 2004 | $1,900 | $4,997 | 11 | |
| 2003 | $1,300 | $4,975 | 23 | |
| 2002 | $2,900 | $5,999 | 5 | |
| 2001 | $1,800 | $3,000 | 4 | |
| 2000 | $1,100 | $1,800 | 4 | |
| 1999 | $1,900 | $2,800 | 7 | |
| 1998 | $3,950 | $9,500 | 4 | |
| 1997 | $1,500 | $4,195 | 4 | |
| 1996 | $1,990 | $3,450 | 4 | |
| 1995 | $3,299 | $4,995 | 3 | |
| 1994 | $2,000 | $4,900 | 4 | |
| 1993 | $1,000 | $5,400 | 6 |
How the Subaru Legacy depreciates
The newest Subaru Legacy has a median asking price of $25,724; a 32-year-older one runs about $3,600 — roughly 86% lost over 32 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Subaru Legacy hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Corolla keeps 72%, the Lexus IS 73% and the Acura TLX 39%, against 61% for the Legacy. The Legacy holds value better than the Acura TLX, but not the Toyota Corolla and Lexus IS.
The Subaru Legacy market right now
Adjust your Subaru Legacy value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Subaru Legacy about 46% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2023 Subaru Legacy: a dealer trade-in offer is around $15,491, selling private-party nets about $18,995, and a lot asks near $20,700 — a $5,209 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Legacy costs a median 3% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 3 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Subaru Legacy price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $17,475 (6) | $17,999 (15) | +3% |
| 2019 | $13,250 (14) | $12,748 (36) | −4% |
| 2018 | $12,000 (15) | $13,493 (52) | +12% |
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Subaru Legacy value FAQ
How much is a Subaru Legacy worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,100 to $25,724 across 33 model years. A 2023 is worth about $18,995, the median of 13 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Subaru Legacy's value?
Among Legacys from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $21,925, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $7,997; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 46%.
Which Subaru Legacy year is the best value?
The newest Legacy at under half the 2023 price is the 2015, with a median asking price of $9,399 (49% of it). A 2019 and a 2018 ask almost the same, $11,900 against $11,998, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Subaru Legacy cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 3% more, across 3 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Legacy hold value better than the Toyota Corolla?
No: over 5 years the Legacy keeps 61% of its value and the Toyota Corolla 72%, by the median asking prices of the 2025 and 2020 model years.
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