Subaru Depreciation Calculator
A typical Subaru keeps about 68% of its price after 3 years and 56% after 5, better than average for its class. Enter your own numbers below.
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Today $38,000
- Total value lost
- $16,743 (44%)
- Cost of depreciation per month
- $279
- Each extra 1,000 miles a year costs
- $425 by the end
- Worst single year
- $5,415
| Year | Value | Lost that year | Total lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | $38,000 | — | 0% |
| Year 1 | $32,585 | $5,415 · 14% | 14% |
| Year 2 | $28,919 | $3,666 · 11% | 24% |
| Year 3 | $25,883 | $3,037 · 10% | 32% |
| Year 4 | $23,359 | $2,524 · 10% | 39% |
| Year 5 | $21,257 | $2,102 · 9% | 44% |
Subaru depreciation rate
Standard all-wheel drive and a loyal buyer base keep used prices firm. Popular models: Crosstrek, Outback, Forester, WRX.
| Value left after | 1 yr | 3 yrs | 5 yrs | 7 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru (model estimate) | 86% | 68% | 56% | 49% |
| Average suv / crossover | 81% | 59% | 45% | 38% |
The brand tier (holds value well) reflects recurring patterns in Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards and iSeeCars depreciation studies. It shifts the yearly loss by about a quarter. It isn't model-specific data; check listings for a sale price.
See also: cars that hold their value, depreciation rate by year and compare two vehicles.
Questions people ask
How fast does a Subaru depreciate?
Subaru vehicles generally lose value better than average for their class. Using AssetDropper's model for a typical suv / crossover with Subaru's resale tier, one keeps about 86% of its price after one year, 68% after three and 56% after five. Individual models vary a lot, so use the calculator with your own price, age and mileage.
Which Subaru models hold their value best?
Among the Subaru lineup (Crosstrek, Outback, Forester, WRX), the models that resale studies by Kelley Blue Book and iSeeCars tend to rate highest are usually the trucks, SUVs and long-running nameplates. Standard all-wheel drive and a loyal buyer base keep used prices firm.
Is a used Subaru a good buy?
A used Subaru keeps its value well, so you pay a smaller discount versus new, but you'll also get more back when you sell. Compare a new and a 3-year-old example on the compare page.
How do I estimate my Subaru's value?
Enter today's value (or the price you paid) and the vehicle's age above. The calculator continues the depreciation curve from that age. For an exact sale price, check current listings for the same model, year, trim and mileage near you.