Subaru Outback Depreciation
A Subaru Outback will depreciate 40% after 5 years and have a 5 year resale value of $24,809.
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 13,500 miles per year. It also assumes a selling price of $41,632 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.
Subaru Outback Depreciation
| Years Old | Depreciation | Residual Value | Resale Value | Mileage | Resale Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $9,704 | 76.69% | $31,928 | 13,500 | 2025 |
| 2 | $12,227 | 70.63% | $29,405 | 27,000 | 2026 |
| 3 | $13,210 | 68.27% | $28,422 | 40,500 | 2027 |
| 4 | $15,525 | 62.71% | $26,107 | 54,000 | 2028 |
| 5 | $16,823 | 59.59% | $24,809 | 67,500 | 2029 |
| 6 | $19,692 | 52.70% | $21,940 | 81,000 | 2030 |
| 7 | $22,585 | 45.75% | $19,047 | 94,500 | 2031 |
| 8 | $23,976 | 42.41% | $17,656 | 108,000 | 2032 |
| 9 | $24,321 | 41.58% | $17,311 | 121,500 | 2033 |
| 10 | $25,620 | 38.46% | $16,012 | 135,000 | 2034 |
Subaru Outback Depreciation
| Years Old | Depreciation | Residual Value | Resale Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $9,704 | 76.69% | $31,928 |
| 2 | $12,227 | 70.63% | $29,405 |
| 3 | $13,210 | 68.27% | $28,422 |
| 4 | $15,525 | 62.71% | $26,107 |
| 5 | $16,823 | 59.59% | $24,809 |
| 6 | $19,692 | 52.70% | $21,940 |
| 7 | $22,585 | 45.75% | $19,047 |
| 8 | $23,976 | 42.41% | $17,656 |
| 9 | $24,321 | 41.58% | $17,311 |
| 10 | $25,620 | 38.46% | $16,012 |
Buying a Subaru Outback New vs Used
If you purchase a used Subaru Outback that is 2 years old, then you could save $12,227 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 $4,596. 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 $1,937 per year. This adds up to around $9,685 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 2024 Subaru Outback is our top pick for the best model year value for the Outback. With the 2024, you would only pay, on average, 77% of the price as new, with 92% of the vehicle's useful life remaining. The 2023 and 2022 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,632 | $41,632 | $359 | $0 | 0% | 100% | |
| 2024 | $41,334 | $31,698 | $414 | $9,934 | 23.86% | 76.69% | Best |
| 2023 | $40,526 | $28,625 | $519 | $3,073 | 9.69% | 70.63% | Better |
| 2022 | $39,176 | $26,745 | $659 | $1,880 | 6.57% | 68.27% | Better |
| 2021 | $38,166 | $23,933 | $793 | $2,812 | 10.51% | 62.71% | Good |
| 2020 | $37,905 | $22,586 | $1,035 | $1,347 | 5.63% | 59.59% | Good |
| 2019 | $37,008 | $19,504 | $1,144 | $3,082 | 13.65% | 52.7% |
| Year | Price | % Paid | Value Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,632 | 100% | |
| 2024 | $31,698 | 76.69% | Best |
| 2023 | $28,625 | 70.63% | Better |
| 2022 | $26,745 | 68.27% | Better |
| 2021 | $23,933 | 62.71% | Good |
| 2020 | $22,586 | 59.59% | Good |
| 2019 | $19,504 | 52.7% |
Subaru Outback Depreciation Rankings
We've ranked over 300 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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