A used Subaru Outback in Canada lists for roughly $8,000 to $48,000 in October 2026. Best value right now is a 2020 to 2022 car at about $18,500 to $34,500.
What does a used Subaru Outback cost in Canada?
These ranges are built from current average asking prices on CarGurus.ca across Canada, year by year. They cover the bulk of the market: a very high-kilometre car will sit below the range, and a nearly new, dealer-certified one at the top or above it.
Canadian market asking prices, October 2026
| Years | Typical range |
|---|---|
| 2015 to 20175th generation | $8,000 to $17,000 |
| 2018 to 20195th generation refresh | $13,500 to $24,500 |
| 2020 to 20226th generation, 2.4L turbo available | $18,500 to $34,500 |
| 2023 to 20256th generation refresh | $25,000 to $48,000 |
Market reference only, not an offer for a specific vehicle. Asking prices before taxes and dealer fees. Source: CarGurus.ca price trends. Updated October 8, 2026.
Which Outback generation should you buy?
2015 to 2019: the comfortable wagon
The fifth generation is roomy, rides softly and has full-time AWD and real ground clearance. Most have the 2.5L and a CVT; the 3.6R six-cylinder is smoother and rarer. The 2018 refresh brought a quieter cabin and an updated screen.
2020 and newer: the modern Outback
The sixth generation added a big portrait touchscreen, EyeSight standard and an optional 2.4L turbo in the XT trims, which fixes the old lack of power. The 2023 refresh changed the styling and tech.
Outback pros and cons
What owners like
- Standard AWD and SUV ground clearance with wagon handling
- Very roomy cabin and cargo area
- Comfortable on long highway trips
What owners complain about
- The 2.5L feels slow when loaded
- Touchscreen on 2020 and newer can be laggy
- Some owners reported batteries draining and cracked windshields
What should you check before buying a used Outback?
- All years, CVT: drive it from cold and at highway speed and walk away from shudder, whine or hesitation.
- 2020 and newer: test the touchscreen, rear camera and phone connection, and look closely at the windshield for chips or cracks.
- Battery: ask whether the battery has been replaced and watch for warning lights. Battery drain was a common owner complaint on several years.
- All years: check for rust underneath on cars from salted provinces, test the AWD, read the full Carfax and run the VIN for open recalls.
Those are the Outback-specific items. The general checks for any used car are in my pre-purchase inspection checklist, and before any money moves, run a lien check.
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The Outback is the car for people who want SUV capability without driving an SUV. A 2020 to 2022 is the best value, and the 2.4L turbo XT is worth finding if you tow or drive loaded.
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How much is a used Subaru Outback in Canada?
In October 2026 a used Subaru Outback in Canada typically lists from about $8,000 for a 2015 to 2017 model to about $48,000 for a 2023 to 2025. The best value right now is a 2020 to 2022 car.
Which used Subaru Outback year is best?
A 2020 to 2022. You get the current generation with EyeSight standard and the option of the 2.4L turbo, at a good discount from new.
Is the Subaru Outback good in winter?
Yes. Full-time AWD and about 220 mm of ground clearance make it one of the best non-SUV vehicles for Canadian winters, especially on proper winter tires.
Can you find a Subaru Outback for me if I live outside BC?
Yes. The Car Finding Service covers the search, shortlist, inspection, negotiation and paperwork, and the car can be delivered anywhere in Canada. If you already found one, Remote Vehicle Verification sends an inspector to see it in person before you pay.