Used 2021 Subaru Outback for Sale nearSurrey, BC

How much does the 2021 Subaru Outback cost?

Prices have softened 11.69% compared to this time last year, making it a favourable time to shop this model year.

There are 295 listings available, which suggests you have a decent amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2021 Subaru Outback a good car?

Yes — the 2021 Subaru Outback earns a 4.7/5 user rating and a 7.8/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Form and function at 10/10.

Owners consistently praise its comfortable ride, impressive safety features, and modern technology. The Outback also gets credit for its generous space, go-anywhere capability, reliability, low cost, high resale, and safety. That makes it a strong fit if you want a practical, all-wheel-drive wagon that prioritises usefulness over flash.

The market also shows 35.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals, which gives you some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2021 Subaru Outback reliable?

Owners rate it 4.7/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

User feedback points to a vehicle that feels dependable, with owners highlighting its comfortable ride, safety, and technology while also expressing confidence in its long-term appeal. The expert assessment reinforces that theme by describing the Outback as a model built around reliability and low cost. Subaru also frames it as a value-focused wagon with high resale, which supports the case for trouble-free ownership.

The main long-term ownership risk for used buyers is that the base engine can feel underpowered, especially if the vehicle has been loaded up or driven hard.

What should I look for when buying a used 2021 Subaru Outback?

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base trim uses two 7-inch touchscreens in the centre stack, while Premium and above get the 11.6-inch portrait display. Higher trims add a more polished cabin, and Limited and Premier trims bring two-tone leather upholstery with contrast stitching. If you want the best-value setup, look closely at Premium and above for the stronger interior presentation.
• Powertrain: The standard 2.5-litre boxer flat-four makes 182 horsepower and is described as brutally slow with the CVT. XT trims swap in a 2.4-litre turbocharged flat-four with 260 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque, which is much smoother and more capable in everyday driving.
• Safety package: Subaru EyeSight is standard on all trims and includes adaptive cruise, lane-keep assist, and forward automatic emergency braking. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert is standard from the Touring trim, as is reverse automatic braking. A driver-attention monitor is included only with the Premier and Premier XT.
• Infotainment: The system includes a single large screen on most trims, while the base model uses dual 7-inch displays. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard, SiriusXM satellite radio is included, and optional navigation is available. The interface is modern in content but dated in appearance.
• Fuel efficiency: The turbo XT is rated at 10.1 litres per 100 kilometres city and 7.9 highway, compared with 9.0 city and 7.1 highway for the base engine.

Which 2021 Subaru Outback trim should I buy?

The 2021 Subaru Outback is offered in 6 trim levels: Base, Premium, Outdoor, Limited, Premier, and Touring.

Here's the short version:

• Base: This is the least expensive way into the Outback, but it also brings the least appealing interior setup, with dual 7-inch touchscreens instead of the larger portrait display. It makes sense only if you want the lowest entry price and can live with the simpler cabin.
• Premium: This is the best-value trim for most shoppers because it adds the 11.6-inch portrait display and a much more modern-feeling interior. It is the trim where the Outback starts to feel properly equipped.
• Outdoor: This trim adds two extra driving modes for snow and mud, making it the pick if you want a more outdoors-focused setup. It also unlocks the XT powertrain, which is a major upgrade if you want more passing power.
• Limited: This trim brings a more upscale cabin with two-tone leather upholstery and contrast stitching, and it can be paired with the XT engine. It suits you if comfort and refinement matter more than keeping costs down.
• Premier: This is the most luxurious-feeling trim in the lineup, and it adds the driver-attention monitor. If you want the most complete feature set, this is the one to target.
• Touring: This trim adds blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert and reverse automatic braking. It is the best choice if you want the strongest safety equipment without necessarily stepping all the way to the top luxury-focused trims.

Subaru EyeSight is standard on all trims, while blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert and reverse automatic braking start at Touring.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2021 Subaru Outback?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so it rewards shoppers who are willing to compare listings carefully.

• Deal availability: 35.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 295 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 11.69% compared with last year.

If you find a listing below $25,710 CAD, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2021 Subaru Outback's resale value?

The current average of $25,745 CAD sits slightly below last year's $29,152 CAD.

That price movement suggests the market has cooled, which can be good news if you are buying now but less favourable if you are planning to sell soon. A softer used-price environment usually means future sellers may need to price more competitively to attract attention. Even so, the Outback’s reputation for practicality and owner satisfaction should help support demand over time.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.7/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2021 Subaru Outback safe?

The 2021 Outback was a 2020 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) "Top Safety Pick+", and the 2020 Outback, which is identical to the 2021 Outback, earned the top “Good” ratings in all six crash tests and for headlights, plus the top “Superior” rating for its forward emergency braking, activated by vehicles and pedestrians. It earns an overall five-star rating from NHTSA, with four-star ratings for the front passenger in a frontal crash and for rollover.

It earns a 9/10 safety score from our experts.

Subaru EyeSight is standard on all trims and includes adaptive cruise, lane-keep assist, and forward automatic emergency braking. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert is standard from the Touring trim, as is reverse automatic braking. A driver-attention monitor is included only with the Premier and Premier XT.

Should I buy a 2021 Subaru Outback or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2021 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2021 if:

• 35.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 11.69% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.7/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It combines generous space, go-anywhere capability, reliability, low cost, high resale, and safety.

Consider the 2020 if:

• At $22,732 CAD, the 2020 costs less than the current year's $25,745 CAD average.
• It adds fresh safety tech and a new tablet-style interface.

Consider the 2022 if:

• At $28,237 CAD, the 2022 costs more than the current year's $25,745 CAD average.
• It shifts toward tougher, adventure-focused capability.

The bottom line: The 2021 is the best all-around pick if you want the Outback’s core strengths at a softened price. If you are especially price-sensitive, the 2020 is the smarter value play, while the 2022 makes sense only if you want the more rugged direction.

How does the 2021 Subaru Outback compare to the 2021 Toyota RAV4?

Our experts score the 2021 Subaru Outback 7.8/10 and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 7.3/10. The Outback is the better choice if you want more space, a wagon-like layout, and stronger value in the used market. The RAV4 brings more power and slightly better fuel economy, but it also costs more on average and has a smaller share of good deals.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.