Used 2025 Subaru Outback for Sale near British Columbia

How much does the 2025 Subaru Outback cost?

Prices have softened 12.34% compared to this time last year, making it a favourable time to shop this model year.

There are 343 listings available, which suggests you should have a reasonable amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2025 Subaru Outback a good car?

Yes — the 2025 Subaru Outback earns a 4.5/5 user rating and a 7.5/10 expert rating.

The standout strength is Safety at 9/10.

It stands out as a rugged wagon rather than a conventional SUV, and that distinctive packaging gives you practical everyday utility without blending into the usual crossover crowd. The Outback’s strengths also include great ride quality, standard all-wheel drive, and strong safety ratings, while the main trade-offs are an underwhelming base engine and sluggish touchscreen response.

The 35.0% share of good and great deals suggests there are still worthwhile listings to find.

Is the 2025 Subaru Outback reliable?

Owners rate it 4.5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The Outback’s appeal is reinforced by its practical design, standard all-wheel drive, and comfort-focused road manners. Its rugged wagon layout and strong safety reputation also support confidence if you plan to keep it for the long haul.

The 2.5-litre engine and turbocharged 2.4-litre option both run on regular unleaded gas, and the CVT is generally unobtrusive in normal driving. For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is that the base engine and infotainment system may feel less satisfying over time than the rest of the vehicle.

What should I look for when buying a used 2025 Subaru Outback?

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base Convenience and Touring trims use cloth upholstery and 17-inch wheels, while Onyx and Wilderness models get easy-to-clean StarTex synthetic leather and heated outboard rear seats. All trims but Convenience get a power moonroof and the 11.6-inch infotainment system, while Limited and Premier grades add DriverFocus, built-in navigation, and leather upholstery.
• Powertrain: The standard 2.5-litre four-cylinder makes 182 horsepower and 176 pound-feet of torque, while XT and Wilderness models use a turbocharged 2.4-litre engine with 260 hp and 277 lb-ft. Both versions use regular unleaded gas, and the turbo engine is the better pick if you want stronger acceleration.
• Safety package: Subaru’s EyeSight driver-assist technology is standard and includes adaptive cruise control with lane centring, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, and automatic emergency steering. Touring and higher trims add blind-spot monitoring with lane-change assist and rear cross-traffic alert.
• Infotainment: Most trims get a bright 11.6-inch touchscreen, while the base model uses twin 7-inch displays. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included, wireless unless you have the base model’s twin 7-inch displays.
• Fuel efficiency: The base 2.5-litre model is rated at 9.2 L/100 km city, 7.3 highway, and 8.3 combined. Turbocharged XT models rise to 10.6 city, 8.1 highway, and 9.5 combined, while the Wilderness model is rated at 11.0 city, 9.0 highway, and 10.1 combined.

Which 2025 Subaru Outback trim should I buy?

The 2025 Subaru Outback is offered in 7 trim levels: Convenience, Touring, Onyx, Limited, Wilderness, Limited XT, and Premier XT.

Here's the short version:

• Convenience: This is the entry point, and it gives you the Outback’s core strengths at the lowest price, but you miss out on the larger touchscreen and several comfort upgrades found higher up.
• Touring: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds more equipment while staying on the base engine, making it a sensible step up if you want a better-equipped daily driver.
• Onyx: Choose this if you want the easy-to-clean StarTex interior and the more rugged look, plus heated outboard rear seats.
• Limited: This is the trim to target if you want a more premium feel, with leather upholstery, built-in navigation, and DriverFocus.
• Wilderness: This is the pick for serious adventurers, with the turbocharged engine, 24.1 centimetres of ground clearance, a front skid plate, and extra X-Mode settings.
• Limited XT: This is the stronger choice if you want the turbo engine and a more upscale cabin without going all the way to the top trim.
• Premier XT: This is the most luxurious version, adding Nappa leather upholstery and ventilated front seats.

Touring and higher trim levels also add blind-spot monitoring with lane-change assist and rear cross-traffic alert.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2025 Subaru Outback?

This looks like a moderate market for selective buyers, with enough inventory to shop carefully and enough price softness to create opportunities.

• Deal availability: 35.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 343 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 12.34% compared with last year.

If you find a listing below $39,683 CAD, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2025 Subaru Outback's resale value?

The current average of $39,724 CAD sits slightly below last year's $45,315 CAD.

That decline suggests the market has become more favourable for buyers, but it also means future sellers may need to price competitively to stand out. The Outback’s distinctive wagon shape and strong safety reputation should help it retain interest better than many ordinary crossovers. Its broad appeal as a practical, all-wheel-drive vehicle also supports demand when it comes time to sell.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2025 Subaru Outback safe?

The 2025 Outback earned a Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and a five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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

Subaru’s EyeSight driver-assist technology is standard and includes adaptive cruise control with lane centring, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, and automatic emergency steering. Touring and higher trims also add blind-spot monitoring with lane-change assist and rear cross-traffic alert.

One caveat is that the lane-centring system can make more side-to-side corrections than you may want, so it may feel less settled than you expect on longer drives.

Should I buy a 2025 Subaru Outback or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2025 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2025 if:

• 35.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 12.34% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It remains one of the last remaining station wagons, with strong safety ratings and standard all-wheel drive.

Consider the 2024 if:

• At $34,355 CAD, the 2024 costs less than the current year's $39,724 CAD average.
• It keeps the raised station wagon formula and offers a broad trim range.

Consider the 2026 if:

• It brings an all-new SUV-like redesign with more feature enhancements and stronger all-around balance.

The bottom line: If you want the current Outback’s distinctive wagon shape and proven formula, the 2025 is the safer bet. If price matters most, the 2024 is the value play. If you’d rather wait for the redesigned direction, the 2026 is the one to watch.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.