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Used Subaru Legacy: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Subaru Legacy from 2010 to 2025, across 3 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $6,000 to $30,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2010–2019, 2021–2025. Look harder at or skip 2020.
2020–2025 Subaru Legacy
A roomy midsize sedan with standard all-wheel drive and plenty of space for passengers.
Years to target: 2021–2025. Look harder at or skip: 2020. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $18,500* | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~80,000 |
| 2021 | $20,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~70,000 |
| 2022 | $22,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~60,000 |
| 2023 | $24,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~45,000 |
| 2024 | $27,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~35,000 |
| 2025 | $30,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~20,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2020: owner complaints spike (121, mostly the visibility and wipers).
- The touchscreen can lag or glitch, and the Legacy was discontinued after 2025, which may hurt resale value.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the Premium: it adds the large touchscreen, heated seats and a power driver seat over the base. EyeSight is standard, and XT trims bring a much stronger turbo engine.
On the test drive
Ask whether the CVT fluid has been changed, and feel for shudder or hesitation when pulling away. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2020).
- Adaptive cruise control: standard from the start of this generation (2020).
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from 2023.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Honda Accord 2023–2024 · $24,500–$27,000
- Toyota Camry 2020–2022 · $21,500–$25,500
- Honda Civic 2022–2025 · $23,000–$27,000
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2015–2019 Subaru Legacy
A spacious midsize sedan with standard all-wheel drive, a comfortable ride and an optional six-cylinder.
Years to target: 2015–2019. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $11,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~125,000 |
| 2016 | $13,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~115,000 |
| 2017 | $14,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~105,000 |
| 2018 | $16,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~95,000 |
| 2019 | $17,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~85,000 |
Worth knowing
- The base 2.5-liter feels leisurely, and owners report cracked windshields and battery drain, so confirm the CVT has been serviced.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the 2.5i Premium with EyeSight: it adds heated seats, a power seat and adaptive cruise with automatic braking. CarPlay arrived for 2017.
On the test drive
Ask whether the CVT fluid has been changed, and feel for shudder or hesitation when pulling away. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2015, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2015, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Camry 2016–2017 · $13,000–$14,500
- Honda Accord 2015–2016 · $13,000–$14,500
- Toyota Corolla 2015–2017 · $12,500–$14,500
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2010–2014 Subaru Legacy
A roomy midsize sedan with standard all-wheel drive, a comfortable ride and an available flat-six.
Years to target: 2010–2014. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $6,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~165,000 |
| 2011 | $6,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~155,000 |
| 2012 | $6,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~145,000 |
| 2013 | $7,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~135,000 |
| 2014 | $8,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~125,000 |
Worth knowing
- The CVT dulls acceleration, and some 2.5-liter engines burn oil between changes.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the 2.5i Premium: it adds a power driver seat and more features over the base car, and the All-Weather package adds heated seats. 2013 and later offer EyeSight.
On the test drive
Check the oil level between changes, since some 2.5-liter engines burn oil. Ask whether the CVT fluid has been changed, and feel for shudder or hesitation when pulling away.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2013, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2013, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Ford Fusion 2012 · $6,000
- Honda Accord 2010–2011 · $6,500–$7,000
- Lincoln MKZ 2010–2011 · $6,000–$7,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.