Used Subaru Outback for SaleNationwide

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 $26,806 CAD, and over the past year that average reached a low of $26,032 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 choice if you want comfort, capability, and everyday practicality in one package. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Outback for its spacious interior, smooth ride, and all-wheel-drive confidence. They also highlight its safety features and cargo space, which make it especially appealing for families and active lifestyles.

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

The main trade-offs centre on base-engine performance, touchscreen responsiveness, and the way some higher trims add cost faster than value. Even so, the Outback remains a well-rounded used buy for shoppers who want a practical vehicle with strong year-round usability.

30.2% 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 across the model years in the data. Reviews also point to a comfortable ride, strong safety features, and useful cargo space as recurring strengths.

• Owners rate the Subaru Outback between 4.3 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you choose a well-maintained example and pay attention to service history.

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: 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.

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 package at the lowest price point.
• Premium XT: Adds several niceties and driver assists, making it a strong step-up choice if you want more equipment.
• Wilderness: Adds 24 centimetres of ground clearance, all-terrain tires, electronically controlled suspension dampers, and a surround-view camera system for tougher terrain and adventure use.
• Limited XT: Adds the native cloud-based navigation system and sits in the upper part of the range.
• Premier XT: Adds the native cloud-based navigation system and a warmer, more upscale cabin presentation, making it the most premium-feeling choice.

What Subaru Outback do most buyers choose?

The Subaru Outback years with the most listings are 2023, 2024, and 2025.

These higher-volume model years tend to be the easiest to shop because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right trim and price. They also tend to attract buyers who want newer features without moving all the way to the latest model year.

What is the Subaru Outback's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used because it creates more room for value. The newer years show double-digit declines, while the older years move down more gradually. That pattern gives you a broad spread of price points, from budget-friendly older examples to newer models that have softened enough to be worth a look.

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

The 2014, 2016, and 2018 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 −11.07% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −13.62%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 28.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 29.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,257 CAD. The Subaru Outback offers a roomy cabin, strong cargo space, and a practical shape that suits everyday use and bad-weather driving.

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, 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 (including $2,295 destination charge and other fees) 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.

How does the 2020 Subaru Outback compare to the 2020 Toyota RAV4?

Our experts score the 2020 Subaru Outback 7.7/10 and the 2020 Toyota RAV4 8.7/10. The Outback gives you standard all-wheel drive, a spacious cabin, and a lower average used price, while the RAV4 brings a stronger engine and better fuel economy figures. The Subaru also has fewer listings than the Toyota, so the RAV4 gives you more inventory to shop from.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.