2021 Subaru Crosstrek Depreciation

A 5-year-old 2021 Subaru Crosstrek has lost about 20.8% of its roughly $26,495 original value. In the 2026 source cohort, it typically listed for around $22,502, with most listings between $19,094 and $25,589. Listed examples average 63,859 miles.

Subaru Crosstrek exterior
Image: Auto Reliability Index

2021 Subaru Crosstrek Price by Mileage

What buyers actually pay at different odometer readings.

Under 30k mi
$26,494· 33 listings
30k–50k mi
$24,672· 52 listings
50k–75k mi
$22,990· 78 listings
75k–100k mi
$20,619· 50 listings
100k–130k mi
$17,582· 23 listings
Over 130k mi
$14,816· 6 listings

How Mileage Affects 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Price

Each dot is a real listing — price plotted against odometer reading.

2021 Subaru Crosstrek median price by mileage band
MileageMedian priceListings
Under 30k mi$26,49433
30k–50k mi$24,67252
50k–75k mi$22,99078
75k–100k mi$20,61950
100k–130k mi$17,58223
Over 130k mi$14,8166

What's a Good Price for a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek?

Great deal

Under $20,511

Typical

$20,511$24,787

Overpriced

Above $24,787

Based on the middle 50% of listings — always adjust for mileage and condition.

Price Spread

Range across 242 listings.

Low $16,981High $26,998

Half of all listings fall between $20,511 and $24,787, with a median of $22,990.

Ownership & Condition

Across 242 2021 Subaru Crosstrek listings.

Accident-free

85.7%

One-owner

28.6%

Avg owners

1.7

Personal use

57.1%

Certified (CPO)

0.8%

2021 Subaru Crosstrek Efficiency & Specs

EPA fuel-economy and powertrain data.

Combined

28 MPG

City / Hwy

26 / 32

Fuel / year

$2,250

Fuel

Regular

Engine

2.0L 4-cyl

EPA class

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Depreciation by Trim

See how each 2021 Subaru Crosstrek trim holds its value.

TrimFuelMSRPMedian ResaleDepreciationListings
SportGasoline$26,495$22,65218.9%56
PremiumGasoline$24,645$20,35520.5%51
LimitedGasoline$27,995$23,18421.3%70
HybridHybrid$35,345$25,58529.6%5

How the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Compares to Other Years

At 20.8% depreciation, the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek sits among its neighbors on the depreciation curve. The one-year-newer 2022 has lost 15.9% (around $23,646), so stepping up a model year costs roughly $1,144 more. The older 2020 sits at 24.5% (around $20,598), so dropping back a year saves about $1,904. Buying one model year newer or older is one of the easiest ways to trade purchase price against age and remaining warranty.

Safety Ratings

NHTSA crash test ratings for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek.

Overall
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover

View full NHTSA report

Known Issues & Complaints

107 NHTSA complaints, 1 recalls reported.

VISIBILITY/WIPER

27 complaints

On Friday evening, [XXX], while closing the rear driver-side window, I heard a loud mechanical snap, after which the window failed to operate. The window regulator has binding issues (as documented in Subaru TSB 07-189-21R). This mechanical

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

19 complaints

Subaru Starlink alerts keep disrupting my navigation so it’s making driving unsafe bc it pops up and interrupts Waze Navigation and has to be addressed to get back to my map. It happens incessantly and persistently even though I’ve turned o

POWER TRAIN

12 complaints

On [XXX] ~[XXX] PM, at highway speed on [XXX] eastbound near Frisco, CO (a mountain interstate), returning to Denver from Salt Lake City, my 2021 Subaru Crosstrek suddenly and without warning dropped into reduced-power limp mode and began l

2 crashes

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

11 complaints

The DCM on our 2021 Subaru Crosstrek is causing a parasitic drain on the battery. It left us stranded several times. We replaced the battery twice in the past 15 months. There is a class action lawsuit against Subaru for this exact problem,

1 crash

ENGINE

11 complaints

The vehicle shuddered violently when turning the ignition, and then failed to start entirely. The mechanic found that the engine coil was severely damaged, no external influence, just that it had become worn out remarkably fast. The vehicle

1 crash2 fires1 injury

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

6 complaints

Traveling at speed of 30MPH. A tocoma truck in front of me suddenly stopped in road lane. Driver said that his vehicle made an auto assist stop were the brakes lock. My 2021 Crosstrek eyesight/braking system failed. I saw the truck stop but

2 crashes2 injuries

Top Issues

  • VISIBILITY/WIPER
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • POWER TRAIN
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ENGINE

Buyer Red Flags

  • !Recall 23V755000 (POWER TRAIN): Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inh

2021 Subaru Crosstrek Listings

Real 2021 Crosstrek listings on the market now.

Live dealer listings, refreshed periodically. Prices and availability change.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek worth?

A 2021 Subaru Crosstrek is typically worth around $22,502, with most listings falling between $19,094 and $25,589. The single biggest swing factor is mileage — listed examples average about 63,859 miles, and each additional 10,000 miles shaves a few percent off the price. Condition, accident history, trim, and how many owners a car has had move the number from there. Treat the median as a fair starting point and adjust up for a clean, low-mileage, one-owner car or down for higher mileage and any reported damage.

How much has the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek depreciated?

The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek has lost about 20.8% of its original $26,495 base MSRP — roughly $5,511 in value, after adjusting listing prices to typical mileage for the age. Most of a car's lifetime depreciation happens in its earliest years, so a vehicle of this age has usually weathered the steepest part of the curve already. That's what makes a well-kept example at this age an efficient buy: you let the original owner absorb the fastest depreciation, then enjoy a much slower decline from here.

How many miles does a used 2021 Crosstrek have?

Listed 2021 Crosstreks average about 63,859 miles, with most between 32,026 and 96,476. As a rule of thumb, "average" mileage for any car is roughly 12,000 miles per year of age, so compare a specific listing against that benchmark. A below-average odometer commands a premium and an above-average one a discount, but a higher-mileage car with complete service records and one owner can be a better buy than a low-mileage car with gaps in its history. Consistent maintenance does more for a car's remaining lifespan than a low number on the odometer alone.

What is a good price for a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek?

For a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, anything under $20,511 is a strong deal, $20,511 to $24,787 is the typical range where most cars trade, and above $24,787 is on the expensive side — those higher prices usually buy lower mileage, a certified warranty, or a premium trim. Always weigh the asking price against the car's specific mileage and condition rather than the sticker alone: a slightly higher price for a clean, one-owner, accident-free example is often money well spent. And treat a listing priced well below the range as a prompt to dig deeper — unusually cheap cars almost always have a reason, whether it's high mileage, accident history, or a branded title.

Methodology

Figures for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek are computed from 182 real used-car listings. Each asking price is normalized to a standard 12,000 miles per year for the car's age, adjusted by a 5% asking-to-sale estimate, and compared against the original base MSRP for that VIN's trim. Full methodology. Updated August 2026.