Used Subaru Outback for Sale nearBlackville, NB

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

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

The Subaru Outback's current nationwide average price is $26,178 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $26,122 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 Outback a good car?

Yes — the Subaru Outback is a strong choice if you want a practical, all-weather used vehicle with broad appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.63/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its spacious interior, all-wheel drive capability, and comfortable ride. Reliability and safety also come up often as recurring strengths, along with useful cargo space for families and active lifestyles.

Expert reviews rate the 2024 and 2023 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs in the newer expert-reviewed years centre on the base engine feeling underwhelming, the infotainment system being dated or frustrating, and some trims adding features that push the price up quickly.

29.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Outback models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Subaru Outback for its reliability, spacious interior, and all-wheel drive capability. Expert reviews also reinforce its reputation for comfort, safety, and everyday usefulness across the model years in the data.

• Owners rate the Subaru Outback between 4.33 and 4.96 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks reassuring, especially if you choose a well-maintained example and stay on top of routine service.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Fuel efficiency: The 2026 Outback will burn as little as 8.5 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving (9.3 city, 7.5 highway) for the base engine and 9.7 L/100 km combined (11.0 city, 8.3 highway) for the turbocharged XT models.

Which Subaru Outback trim should I buy?

The 2026 Subaru Outback offers these trims:

• Touring: The entry-level trim starts the range and gives you the core Outback formula with standard all-wheel drive, a 2.5-litre engine, and the full EyeSight safety suite. It is the best-value choice if you want the Outback’s main strengths without moving up the price ladder too quickly.
• Premium XT: This trim adds the turbocharged 2.4-litre engine, several niceties, driver assists, and a surround-view camera system. It suits you if you want more power and extra convenience features.
• Wilderness: This adventure-focused trim adds 24 centimetres of ground clearance, all-terrain tires, electronically controlled suspension dampers, and a surround-view camera system. It is the pick for buyers who want the most rugged hardware.
• Limited XT: This trim adds the turbocharged engine and a native cloud-based navigation system with a one-year trial. It suits you if you want a more upscale feel with added tech.
• Premier XT: This top trim adds the turbocharged engine, native cloud-based navigation, and a warmer cabin presentation with saddle brown interior accents. It is the choice if you want the most premium Outback experience.

What Subaru Outback do most buyers choose?

The Subaru Outback years with the most listings are 2023, 2024, and 2021.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a strong mix of availability, newer features, and a wide spread of prices. More listings also make it easier to compare condition, mileage, and deal quality before you buy.

What is the Subaru Outback's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which is good news if you are shopping used and want more value for your money. The biggest drops are in the double digits, so recent examples have become noticeably more affordable. A few older years are falling by smaller amounts, which suggests they are retaining value a bit better than the rest.

The 2021, 2014, and 2019 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Subaru Outback safe?

• 2026: 7/10
• 2025: 9/10
• 2024: 9/10
• 2023: 9/10
• 2022: 9/10
• 2021: 9/10
• 2020: 8/10

All 2026 Outbacks come with Subaru's EyeSight suite of advanced safety features, including frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist and lane centring assist, blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, reverse automatic braking, automatic emergency steering, emergency stop assist, haptic steering wheel alerts, a driver attention monitor, adaptive headlights, and automatic high beams.

For the safest used buy, the 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 models all post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −14.46% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −12.73%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 34.1% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 31.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,773 CAD. The Subaru Outback offers a roomy, practical cabin with strong all-weather confidence and a distinctive long-roof character that makes it easy to live with.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2026 Outback is available with a 2.5-litre horizontally opposed four-cylinder boxer engine that produces 180 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque, while XT models use a turbocharged 2.4-litre boxer-four with 260 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: The 2026 Outback adds a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and a 12.1-inch infotainment touchscreen, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: The 2026 Outback comes with Subaru's EyeSight suite of advanced safety features, including automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist and lane centring assist, blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, reverse automatic braking, automatic emergency steering, emergency stop assist, haptic steering wheel alerts, a driver attention monitor, adaptive headlights, and automatic high beams.
• Starting price: In Canada, the 2026 Subaru Outback has a starting manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $43,732 for the Touring trim.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 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 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.