Resale value
Subaru Legacy Resale Value & Depreciation
Compare 3 Subaru Legacy model years using observed U.S. listing prices, original MSRP, average mileage and sample size. The numbers help establish a market range; the VIN explains why one car may deserve a discount.
Data updated July 2026
- Years compared
- 3
- Listings represented
- 62
- Newest-year median (2020)
- $27,193
- Market observed
- May 2021
2018–2020
Across qualified year samples
8,231 avg. miles
Asking-price snapshot
Year-by-year market
Subaru Legacy asking price and depreciation by model year
| Year | Median ask | Original MSRP | Depreciation | Avg. mileage | Listings | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $27,193 | $22,745 | 2.0% | 8,231 | 20 | 67/100 |
| 2019 | $22,645 | $26,795 | 17.2% | 13,101 | 14 | 69/100 |
| 2018 | $19,261 | $26,345 | 23.7% | 48,256 | 28 | 70/100 |
Asking prices are adjusted within the source methodology and may not equal final transaction prices. Near-new listings can include options, destination charges or dealer pricing above base MSRP.
Price the individual car
History can move a Subaru Legacy far away from the model-year median
A clean title, documented maintenance, low mileage and desirable equipment can support a higher price. Accidents, title brands, odometer inconsistencies, rental use and unrepaired recalls should push the value lower. Compare vehicles within the same year and configuration, then use the VIN report to explain the difference.
Source trail
Where this Subaru Legacy data comes from
VinExposed combines model-level research with the vehicle-specific history you get from a VIN. Reliability scores and complaint patterns come from Auto Reliability Index's Subaru Legacy research, which analyzes NHTSA records and independent repair data. Observed asking-price and depreciation benchmarks come from CarResaleValue's Subaru Legacy market analysis.
Recall counts describe a model year, not the repair status of one car. Confirm the exact VIN with the official NHTSA recall lookup and a vehicle-history report before buying.
Buyer questions
Subaru Legacy research FAQ
How well does the Subaru Legacy hold its value?
Value retention varies by year. Use the table to compare mileage-adjusted asking prices with original MSRP, then account for trim, condition, location and vehicle history.
What is a used Subaru Legacy worth?
The model-year medians on this page describe observed U.S. asking prices, not an appraisal for one car. Mileage, trim, options, condition, title history, accident records, location and negotiation all change the actual value.
Does a salvage title affect Subaru Legacy resale value?
Yes. Title brands and prior damage can materially reduce value and make financing or insurance harder. Check the VIN before comparing a listing with clean-title market medians.
Check the actual car
Model research narrows the list. The VIN confirms the car.
Check title brands, accidents, odometer history, auction records and recall status for the specific Subaru Legacy you are considering.