Used Subaru Impreza for Sale near Esquimalt, BC

How much does the Subaru Impreza cost in today's market?

Used Subaru Impreza prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Subaru Impreza's current nationwide average price is $17,110 CAD, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $17,110 CAD over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Subaru Impreza a good car?

Yes — the Subaru Impreza is a strong used-car choice if you want standard all-wheel drive, everyday practicality, and a comfortable driving experience. The all-generations owner rating is 4.63/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Impreza for its handling, all-weather traction, and fuel efficiency, and they also highlight its comfortable cabin and family-friendly usability. Across the model years, the car’s secure road manners and practical character come through as recurring strengths.

Expert reviews rate the 2024 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs across recent expert-reviewed years centre on modest acceleration, interior materials that can feel inexpensive, and limited cargo space.

28.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Impreza models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Impreza as a dependable daily driver with strong all-wheel-drive confidence, comfortable road manners, and useful everyday practicality. Expert reviews also reinforce its reputation for balanced handling, solid fuel efficiency, and a well-rounded ownership experience.

• Owners rate the Subaru Impreza between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is generally tied more to age, mileage, and maintenance history than to any single model-year pattern in the data.

What should I look for when buying a used Subaru Impreza?

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: EyeSight suite of safety features and driver assist technology, including frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning and lane-keep assist, and lane-centring.
• Infotainment: 11.6-inch touchscreen multimedia system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on all but the Convenience trim.
• Fuel efficiency: The 2024 Subaru Impreza is estimated to return fuel economy of 8.8 litres per 100 kilometres in city driving and 6.9 highway, while the RS and Sport-tech trims are rated at 9.0 L/100 km city and 7.2 highway.

Which Subaru Impreza trim should I buy?

The 2024 Subaru Impreza offers these trims:

• Convenience: This entry trim gives you the 2.0-litre engine, standard AWD, heated front seats, dual 7-inch displays, and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, making it the value-focused starting point.
• Touring: This trim adds the vertical 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and paddle shifters, making it a strong step up for tech and safety.
• RS: This is the best-value trim if you want the more powerful 2.5-litre engine, 18-inch wheels, a power sunroof, a wireless phone charger, and a 10-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system.
• Sport-tech: This top trim builds on the RS with the same 2.5-litre engine and adds the premium equipment set at the highest price point in the lineup.

What Subaru Impreza do most buyers choose?

The Subaru Impreza years with the most listings are 2018, 2019, and 2017.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they offer a broad mix of standard all-wheel drive, useful technology, and everyday practicality. They also give shoppers more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right combination of price, mileage, and equipment.

What is the Subaru Impreza's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which is good news if you are shopping used because it points to softer asking prices across much of the range. The largest drops are in the double digits, while the newest model years show smaller declines than many older ones. That pattern suggests recent inventory is still adjusting, but buyers can already find meaningful value in several generations.

The 2015, 2023, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Subaru Impreza safe?

• 2024: 6/10

All 2024 Subaru Imprezas come with the company's EyeSight suite of safety features and driver assist technology that include frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning and lane-keep assist, and lane-centring.

For the safest used buy, the 2024 model posts the highest confirmed score of 6/10.

Should I buy a used Subaru Impreza now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −7.48% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −7.39%.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 34.2% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $15,069 CAD. The Subaru Impreza offers standard all-wheel drive and a practical, easy-to-live-with character that suits daily driving in all kinds of weather.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2024 Subaru Impreza is available with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that produces 152 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque, while the RS and Sport-tech models upgrade to a 2.5-litre engine with 182 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included in all Imprezas, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity are equipped in all but the Convenience trim.
• Safety: All 2024 Subaru Imprezas come with the company's EyeSight suite of safety features and driver assist technology, and the top three trims add a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert and automatic emergency steering.
• Starting price: The 2024 Subaru Impreza in Convenience trim has a starting price in Canada of $29,303.

If you're buying used today, the 2018 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.