Used Subaru Outback for Sale nearPine Falls, MB

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 $26,158 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $26,002 CAD. 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 used-car pick if you want a practical, comfortable, 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 standard all-wheel drive. Safety features and cargo space also come up again and again as reasons shoppers like it, especially if you want a family-friendly vehicle with everyday versatility.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert reviews are the underwhelming base engine, the CVT’s character, and infotainment systems that can feel less intuitive than the rest of the vehicle.

31.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Outback models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Subaru Outback as dependable, comfortable, and well suited to daily use. Across the model years in the data, praise centres on its reliability, safety, roomy cabin, and all-wheel drive confidence.

• 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 generally tied more to maintenance costs and powertrain complexity than to the Outback’s core usefulness.

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: A 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and a 12.1-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• 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 AWD, and the full EyeSight safety suite, making it the best-value choice for most buyers who want the Outback’s core strengths without stretching the budget.
• Premium XT: This trim adds the turbocharged 2.4-litre engine, several niceties, driver assists, and a surround-view camera system, so it suits shoppers who want more power and extra convenience features.
• Wilderness: The Wilderness adds 24 centimetres of ground clearance, all-terrain tyres, electronically controlled suspension dampers, and a surround-view camera system, making it the most adventure-focused choice.
• Limited XT: This trim pairs the turbocharged engine with a native cloud-based navigation system and a more upscale feature set for buyers who want a stronger mix of comfort and technology.
• Premier XT: The top trim adds the turbocharged engine, native cloud-based navigation, and a saddle brown interior palette that gives the cabin a warmer, more distinctive feel.

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 offer a strong mix of newer features, broad availability, and pricing that still sits below the newest model years. More listings also give you a better chance of finding the trim, colour, and condition you want.

What is the Subaru Outback's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you want to buy used because recent Outbacks are generally cheaper than they were a year ago. The biggest drops are concentrated in several newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older examples have fallen more gently. One model year is essentially flat, showing that some older examples have stabilised.

The 2014 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2014, 2016, and 2021 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.

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 −15.23% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −13.84%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 31.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 31.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,401 CAD. The Subaru Outback offers a roomy cabin, a comfortable ride, and standard all-wheel drive, which makes it a practical choice for everyday driving and weekend trips.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2026 Outback is available with a 2.5-litre horizontally opposed four-cylinder 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 layout, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto both operate wirelessly.
• 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 October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.