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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 $26,106 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $26,106 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 has a strong reputation with owners across its model years, and the all-generations owner rating is 4.63/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its spacious interior, comfortable ride, and all-wheel-drive confidence. Reliability, safety, and cargo space also come up again and again as reasons shoppers keep coming back to the Outback.

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

The main trade-offs in recent expert reviews centre on the base engine’s modest power, infotainment systems that can feel less intuitive, and higher trim levels whose added equipment does not always deliver the strongest value.

29.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Outback models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Subaru Outback for its reliability, spacious cabin, comfortable ride, and all-wheel-drive confidence. Expert reviews also reinforce its reputation for 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 generally tied more to maintenance history and trim choice than to the model’s core reputation.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• 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.

Which Subaru Outback trim should I buy?

The 2026 Subaru Outback offers these trims:

• Touring: This entry-level trim starts the range and gives you the Outback’s core comfort, practicality, and all-wheel-drive capability at the lowest price point.
• Premium XT: This trim adds several niceties and driver assists, making it the best-value choice if you want more equipment without moving too far up the range.
• Wilderness: This trim adds 24 centimetres of ground clearance, all-terrain tires, and electronically controlled suspension dampers for buyers who want the most adventure-ready setup.
• Limited XT: This trim adds the native cloud-based navigation system with a one-year trial.
• Premier XT: This trim adds the native cloud-based navigation system with a one-year trial and a more upscale cabin presentation.
• Wilderness: This trim also adds the native cloud-based navigation system with a one-year trial and the surround-view camera system.

What Subaru Outback do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, colour, and price. They also often sit close to the sweet spot between newer features and more accessible pricing.

What is the Subaru Outback's resale value?

Used Outback prices are down across every model year shown, which is good news if you are shopping for value. The biggest drops are in the double digits, so recent model years have become noticeably more affordable over the past year. The smallest decline belongs to the 2021 model year, which suggests it has been the steadiest of the group.

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 2024 model is at −14.64% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −12.82%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 31.6% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 30.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,601 CAD. The Subaru Outback offers generous space, standard all-wheel drive, and a practical, confidence-inspiring character that suits everyday driving and weekend use.

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