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Subaru Depreciation
Subaru ranks first (#1) in retained value after 3 years of ownership, and places a strong second after 5 years. Subaru earns this high ranking with great performances from its BRZ, Impreza and Outback models. Subarus have consistently held their value better than virtually all other car lines over the years, and are a clear choice for those looking for long-term value. Pair that with their safety and reliability records, and you can't go wrong buying one of these new or used.
The 2018 is our top pick for the best model year value for the Subaru vehicles. With the 2018, you would only pay, on average, 75% of the price as new, with 83% of the vehicle's useful life remaining. The 2016 and 2017 model years are also attractive years for the Subaru models, and provide a relatively good value. Our rankings consider multiple factors, including original new prices, current prices, maintenance costs and remaining years of overall predictabe expenses. Our top ranked model year represents the most car for the money with a Subaru model.
Subaru Depreciation
| Year | Depreciation | Residual Value | Percent Left | Value Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | |
| 2019 | 15.13% | 84.87% | 91.67% | |
| 2018 | 25.10% | 74.90% | 83.33% | Best |
| 2017 | 30.44% | 69.56% | 75.00% | Better |
| 2016 | 38.88% | 61.12% | 66.67% | Better |
| 2015 | 46.20% | 53.80% | 58.33% | Good |
| 2014 | 53.05% | 46.95% | 50.00% | Good |
| 2013 | 59.52% | 40.48% | 41.67% | |
| 2012 | 66.31% | 33.69% | 33.33% | |
| 2011 | 69.28% | 30.72% | 25.00% | |
| 2010 | 73.81% | 26.19% | 16.67% | |
| 2009 | 78.74% | 21.26% | 8.33% | |
| 2008 | 81.98% | 18.02% | 0.00% |
| Year | Depreciation | Residual Value | Value Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0.00% | 100.00% | |
| 2019 | 15.13% | 84.87% | |
| 2018 | 25.10% | 74.90% | Best |
| 2017 | 30.44% | 69.56% | Better |
| 2016 | 38.88% | 61.12% | Better |
| 2015 | 46.20% | 53.80% | Good |
| 2014 | 53.05% | 46.95% | Good |
| 2013 | 59.52% | 40.48% | |
| 2012 | 66.31% | 33.69% | |
| 2011 | 69.28% | 30.72% | |
| 2010 | 73.81% | 26.19% | |
| 2009 | 78.74% | 21.26% | |
| 2008 | 81.98% | 18.02% |
Subaru Depreciation by Model
About Our Data and "Useful Lifespan"
We aggregate and analyze millions of automotive data points from a variety of sources, including some of the industry's leading data providers. The historical depreciation tables, charts, values and overall rankings are conducted on a semi-annual basis, with our most recent update published in April 2020.
While the "Useful Lifespan" of a vehicle will vary greatly from one model to the next, and even one owner to the next, we have determined that twelve years is the most appropriate timeframe which will yield us good, usable data - and that any data beyond that timeframe becomes more dispersed, and ultimately less reliable. Moreover, maintenance costs beyond that timeframe become significantly more varied, as a vehicle owner's care of a particular vehicle will greatly impact its value, and ongoing maintenance costs. We are very much hopeful, however, that your car or truck will last well beyond twelve years, and that it gets you to where you want to go.
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