Subaru Outback Depreciation

A Subaru Outback will depreciate 42% after 5 years and have a 5 year resale value of $23,209.

Similar to the Subaru Forester, the Outback's depreciation is slow and steady over time, resulting in relatively less depreciation in the early years, but higher depreciation as the car ages. Perhaps it is Subaru's home turf of New England, and their snowy, salty roads that result in the Outback continuing to lose value as the car ages.

The chart below shows the expected depreciation for the next 10 years. These results are for vehicles in good condition, averaging 12,000 miles per year. It also assumes a selling price of $39,844 when new. Enter your purchase price, expected ownership period and estimated miles driven annually. Our depreciation calculator will predict an expected resale value for the Subaru Outback.

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Subaru Outback Depreciation

Years Old Depreciation Residual Value Resale Value Mileage Resale Year
1 $7,582 80.97% $32,262 12,000 2025
2 $9,439 76.31% $30,405 24,000 2026
3 $11,953 70.00% $27,891 36,000 2027
4 $13,069 67.20% $26,775 48,000 2028
5 $16,635 58.25% $23,209 60,000 2029
6 $17,906 55.06% $21,938 72,000 2030
7 $20,006 49.79% $19,838 84,000 2031
8 $21,492 46.06% $18,352 96,000 2032
9 $21,898 45.04% $17,946 108,000 2033
10 $24,536 38.42% $15,308 120,000 2034

Subaru Outback Depreciation

Years Old Depreciation Residual Value Resale Value
1 $7,582 80.97% $32,262
2 $9,439 76.31% $30,405
3 $11,953 70.00% $27,891
4 $13,069 67.20% $26,775
5 $16,635 58.25% $23,209
6 $17,906 55.06% $21,938
7 $20,006 49.79% $19,838
8 $21,492 46.06% $18,352
9 $21,898 45.04% $17,946
10 $24,536 38.42% $15,308

Buying a Subaru Outback New vs Used

If you purchase a used Subaru Outback that is 2 years old, then you could save $9,439 compared to buying new, and still have a relatively new model with plenty of useful life remaining. If you plan to keep this vehicle for 3 years then your total cost of depreciation would be $7,196. Try other age and ownership length combinations, or different vehicles to see if you can find depreciation sweetspots where this cost is the lowest. Hint: Try vehicles between 2 and 4 years old, as brand new vehicles depreciate quickly. Also, if this is a recently released model and buying a few years old isn't possible, consider another vehicle, or perhaps wait until more used Outback models become available.

What About Subaru Outback Insurance Costs?

The average cost to insure a Subaru Outback is about $1,893 per year. This adds up to around $9,465 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike depreciation, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own a Subaru Outback. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to know this cost before buying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes. Advertising Disclosure

The Best Model Years to Buy a Subaru Outback

The 2023 Subaru Outback is our top pick for the best model year value for the Outback. With the 2023, you would only pay, on average, 81% 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 Outback, and provide a relatively good value. Our rankings consider multiple factors, including the Outback's price as new, current price, maintenance costs and remaining years of overall predictabe expenses. Our top ranked model year represents the most car for the money of the Subaru Outback models.

Subaru Outback Historical Depreciation

Year New Price Current Price Maintenance $ Decline % Decline % Paid Value Rating
2024 $39,844 $39,844 $337 $0 0% 100%
2023 $40,505 $32,797 $397 $7,047 17.69% 80.97% Best
2022 $38,231 $29,174 $491 $3,623 11.05% 76.31% Better
2021 $38,147 $26,702 $643 $2,472 8.47% 70% Better
2020 $36,888 $24,790 $768 $1,912 7.16% 67.2% Good
2019 $36,242 $21,112 $966 $3,678 14.84% 58.25% Good
2018 $35,952 $19,795 $1,119 $1,317 6.24% 55.06%
2017 $35,494 $17,671 $1,177 $2,124 10.73% 49.79%
2016 $31,098 $16,080 $1,217 $1,591 9% 51.71%
2015 $30,730 $13,841 $1,271 $2,239 13.92% 45.04%
2014 $29,874 $11,478 $1,348 $2,363 17.07% 38.42%
2013 $29,874 $10,057 $1,469 $1,421 12.38% 33.66%
2012 $29,504 $9,010 $1,588 $1,047 10.41% 30.54%
Year Price % Paid Value Rank
2024 $39,844 100%
2023 $32,797 80.97% Best
2022 $29,174 76.31% Better
2021 $26,702 70% Better
2020 $24,790 67.2% Good
2019 $21,112 58.25% Good
2018 $19,795 55.06%
2017 $17,671 49.79%
2016 $16,080 51.71%
2015 $13,841 45.04%
2014 $11,478 38.42%
2013 $10,057 33.66%
2012 $9,010 30.54%

Subaru Outback Depreciation Rankings


We've ranked over 200 models from best to worst for Depreciation. See where the Subaru Outback ranks for Depreciation compared to other vehicles. Also check out how the Outback stacks up in our rankings for Maintenance, Insurance and Overall Costs.

Other Subaru Outback Costs of Ownership

Finding a car or truck that saves on depreciation costs is important. But, it's also imperative to view all major Subaru Outback costs. This will ensure that you are finding the vehicle that provides you the best value, at the lowest cost. We've created tools that will also help you to save on the following ownership expenses:

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