Subaru Depreciation

Subaru ranks first (#1) in retained value after 3, 5 and 7 years of ownership. 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.

2023 is our top pick for the best model year value for Subaru vehicles. With the 2023, you would only pay, on average, 85% of the price as new, with 92% of the vehicle's useful life remaining. The 2022 and 2021 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.


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Subaru Depreciation

Year Depreciation Residual Value Percent Left Value Rating
2024 0.00% 100.00% 100.00%
2023 15.10% 84.90% 91.67% Best
2022 20.64% 79.36% 83.33% Better
2021 27.72% 72.28% 75.00% Better
2020 30.34% 69.66% 66.67% Good
2019 36.36% 63.64% 58.33% Good
2018 40.60% 59.40% 50.00%
2017 43.50% 56.50% 41.67%
2016 47.50% 52.50% 33.33%
2015 52.07% 47.93% 25.00%
2014 60.21% 39.79% 16.67%
2013 62.79% 37.21% 8.33%
2012 69.56% 30.44% 0.00%
Year Depreciation Residual Value Value Rating
2024 0.00% 100.00%
2023 15.10% 84.90% Best
2022 20.64% 79.36% Better
2021 27.72% 72.28% Better
2020 30.34% 69.66% Good
2019 36.36% 63.64% Good
2018 40.60% 59.40%
2017 43.50% 56.50%
2016 47.50% 52.50%
2015 52.07% 47.93%
2014 60.21% 39.79%
2013 62.79% 37.21%
2012 69.56% 30.44%

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