Used Subaru Outback for Sale near Delburne, AB

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 $26,255 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $26,080 CAD. That puts the model's recent pricing in a fairly tight band, with only a small gap between the current average and the year-round low.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 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 vehicle with broad appeal.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.63/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Outback for its spacious interior, comfortable ride, and all-wheel-drive capability. Safety, cargo space, and everyday usefulness also come up again and again as reasons shoppers keep coming back to it.

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

The main trade-offs are the base engine's modest feel, the CVT's character in some years, and infotainment systems that can be less intuitive than the rest of the vehicle.

29.7% 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 coverage also points to a long-running formula built around safety, practicality, and everyday usefulness.

• 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, long-term ownership risk is best managed by choosing a well-maintained example and reviewing service history carefully, especially on higher-mileage vehicles.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: 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.
• Infotainment: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto both operate wirelessly, and a wireless charging pad is available.
• Fuel efficiency: Natural Resources Canada estimates the new 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. The Wilderness brings up the rear with a 10.2 L/100 km combined rating (11.3 city, 8.8 highway).

Which Subaru Outback trim should I buy?

The 2026 Subaru Outback offers these trims:

• Touring: The entry-level trim starts the range with the base 2.5-litre engine, standard all-wheel drive, and the full EyeSight safety suite; it suits buyers who want the core Outback experience and the best value.
• Premium XT: This trim adds the turbocharged 2.4-litre engine, several niceties, driver assists, and a surround-view camera system, making it a strong step-up for shoppers who want more equipment.
• Wilderness: The Wilderness adds 24 centimetres of ground clearance, all-terrain tires, and electronically controlled suspension dampers, and it suits buyers who want the most adventure-ready version.
• Limited XT: This trim adds the turbocharged engine and a native cloud-based navigation system with a one-year trial.
• Premier XT: This trim adds the turbocharged engine, the native cloud-based navigation system with a one-year trial, and a saddle brown interior palette that gives the cabin a warmer, rugged feel.

What Subaru Outback do most buyers choose?

The Subaru Outback years with the most listings are 2023, 2024, and 2022.

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. That usually makes it easier to find the right trim and condition without stretching too far on budget.

What is the Subaru Outback's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, and several have posted double-digit declines. That pattern can work in your favour if you're shopping used, since it opens up more room to find value across a broad range of model years.

The 2021, 2014, and 2022 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 2025 model is at −15.04% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −13.46%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,862 CAD. The Subaru Outback offers a roomy cabin, strong all-weather confidence, and a practical shape that has made it a long-running favourite for families and outdoor-minded drivers.

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: A 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and a 12.1-inch infotainment touchscreen bring a more modern interface, while wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto add convenience.
• Safety: 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.
• Starting price: In Canada, the 2026 Subaru Outback has a starting manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $43,732 CAD 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 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.