Used Subaru Impreza for Sale nearNorth Cowichan, 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 $17,626 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $17,626 CAD. 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, easygoing 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-wheel-drive confidence, and fuel efficiency. They also tend to highlight its comfortable interior and everyday usefulness, especially for commuting and family use.

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

The main trade-offs across recent expert-reviewed years centre on engine performance that can feel modest, interior materials that can seem inexpensive, and cargo space that is not especially generous.

25.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Impreza models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Impreza for its all-wheel-drive confidence, comfortable daily-driving character, and solid fuel efficiency. Expert reviews also point to a well-rounded formula built around practicality, safety, and easy-to-live-with technology.

• 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 best managed by choosing a well-maintained example and reviewing service history carefully, especially on higher-mileage cars.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: EyeSight driver-assistance technology with frontal collision warning and automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, and lane-centring.
• Infotainment: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus the vertical 11.6-inch infotainment touchscreen on Touring, RS, and Sport-tech trims.
• Fuel efficiency: The 2024 Subaru Impreza is available with the choice of two engines. In Canada, the Convenience and Touring trims come with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that produces power specs of 152 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque. The RS and Sport-tech models upgrade to a 2.5-litre engine that increases output to 182 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque. Both are paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and all trims but the base model also add steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles. Automotive enthusiasts will be disappointed to learn the manual transmission option has been dropped with the newest generation of Impreza. All-wheel-drive (AWD) with active torque vectoring is standard for all Imprezas.

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, and the dual 7-inch displays, making it the value-focused starting point.
• Touring: This trim adds the vertical 11.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and extra convenience and tech features, making it the best-value choice for many shoppers.
• RS: This trim brings the 2.5-litre engine, paddle shifters, side skirts, red interior accents, and a 10-speaker Harman Kardon audio system for a more engaging and better-equipped setup.
• Sport-tech: This top trim adds the 2.5-litre engine, the 11.6-inch touchscreen, Subaru Starlink communications features, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic emergency steering.

What Subaru Impreza do most buyers choose?

The Subaru Impreza years with the most listings are 2018, 2019, and 2023.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more choice, more price points, and a better chance of finding the right trim and condition. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and more accessible used pricing.

What is the Subaru Impreza's resale value?

Most Impreza model years show meaningful year-over-year price declines, which can work in your favour if you are shopping used. The newer models are also trending down, but at a slower pace than some older years, which suggests stronger demand for recent examples. Overall, the table points to a model that continues to soften in price while still retaining solid used-market appeal.

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 −9.13% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −5.22%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 28.7% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 32.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $14,988 CAD. The Subaru Impreza offers standard all-wheel drive and a practical, confidence-inspiring character that suits everyday driving in all kinds of weather.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2024 Subaru Impreza is available with the choice of two engines. In Canada, the Convenience and Touring trims come with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that produces power specs of 152 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque. The RS and Sport-tech models upgrade to a 2.5-litre engine that increases output to 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 that include frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning and lane-keep assist, and lane-centring.
• Starting price: The 2024 Subaru Impreza in Convenience trim has a starting price in Canada of $29,303 CAD.

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 September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.