A 2026 Subaru Outback averages $26,995 today, with most selling between $13,200 and $40,259. ForCar prices the Subaru Outback from real US listings across 30 model years ($2,450–$30,689) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2021 Subaru Outback still asks 85% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 68 suvs we price, that ranks #2, above the 48% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 7 (−20.7%), after which losses ease to about 12.4% a year. Mileage costs it 43%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 2,868 listings.
Subaru Outback value by year
What a Subaru Outback is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,200 | $40,259 | 6 | |
| 2025 | $23,997 | $42,245 | 47 | |
| 2024 | $19,500 | $30,988 | 72 | |
| 2023 | $18,990 | $29,787 | 58 | |
| 2022 | $17,995 | $27,995 | 89 | |
| 2021 | $16,477 | $26,000 | 59 | |
| 2020 | $14,000 | $26,103 | 85 | |
| 2019 | $9,900 | $20,900 | 162 | |
| 2018 | $8,500 | $18,000 | 211 | |
| 2017 | $7,499 | $16,900 | 250 | |
| 2016 | $6,999 | $16,500 | 174 | |
| 2015 | $6,500 | $14,728 | 273 | |
| 2014 | $4,500 | $11,995 | 182 | |
| 2013 | $3,999 | $9,995 | 222 | |
| 2012 | $3,000 | $9,995 | 170 | |
| 2011 | $3,200 | $7,995 | 187 | |
| 2010 | $2,999 | $7,495 | 104 | |
| 2009 | $1,900 | $8,500 | 80 | |
| 2008 | $2,500 | $6,900 | 108 | |
| 2007 | $2,800 | $6,995 | 58 | |
| 2006 | $2,300 | $8,900 | 57 | |
| 2005 | $2,150 | $5,988 | 72 | |
| 2004 | $1,900 | $4,995 | 34 | |
| 2003 | $1,500 | $10,500 | 18 | |
| 2002 | $2,000 | $4,995 | 28 | |
| 2001 | $1,450 | $3,800 | 25 | |
| 2000 | $1,500 | $3,500 | 12 | |
| 1999 | $3,450 | $7,400 | 15 | |
| 1998 | $1,800 | $3,350 | 5 | |
| 1997 | $1,200 | $3,200 | 5 |
How the Subaru Outback depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Subaru Outback loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Subaru Outback averages $26,995; a 29-year-older one runs about $2,850 — roughly 89% lost over 29 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Subaru Outback hold value better than its rivals?
Every suv we price, ranked by how much of its 2026 price a 2021 car still asks. Higher is better — the Subaru Outback sits at #2 of 68, against a class median of 48%.
The Subaru Outback market right now
What the market asks for a Subaru Outback at each model year — the median of 4,564 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Subaru Outback value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Subaru Outback is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Subaru Outback about 43% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Subaru Outback has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2026 Subaru Outback: a dealer trade-in offer is around $13,200, selling private-party nets about $26,995, and a lot asks near $40,259 — a $27,059 spread on the same car.
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Subaru Outback value FAQ
How much is a Subaru Outback worth?
A 2026 Subaru Outback averages $26,995 today (roughly $13,200–$40,259). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Subaru Outback value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Subaru Outback value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Subaru Outback from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Subaru Outback year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Subaru Outback Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Subaru Outbacks are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.