2015 Subaru Impreza Depreciation

A 6-year-old 2015 Subaru Impreza has lost about 40.9% of its roughly $20,995 original value. In the 2021 source cohort, it typically listed for around $11,948, with most listings between $10,951 and $13,046. Listed examples average 87,820 miles.

Subaru Impreza exterior
Image: Auto Reliability Index

2015 Subaru Impreza Price by Mileage

Asking-price medians in the 2021 source cohort at different odometer readings.

75k–100k mi
$12,593· 6 listings
100k–130k mi
$11,395· 5 listings

How Mileage Affects 2015 Subaru Impreza Price

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

2015 Subaru Impreza median price by mileage band
MileageMedian priceListings
75k–100k mi$12,5936
100k–130k mi$11,3955

What's a Good Price for a 2015 Subaru Impreza?

Great deal

Under $10,995

Typical

$10,995$12,995

Overpriced

Above $12,995

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

Price Spread

Range across 20 listings.

Low $7,945High $14,674

Half of all listings fall between $10,995 and $12,995, with a median of $11,948.

2015 Subaru Impreza Efficiency & Specs

EPA fuel-economy and powertrain data.

Combined

30 MPG

City / Hwy

27 / 35

Fuel / year

$2,100

Fuel

Regular

Engine

2.0L 4-cyl

EPA class

Compact Cars

How the 2015 Subaru Impreza Compares to Other Years

At 40.9% depreciation, the 2015 Subaru Impreza sits among its neighbors on the depreciation curve. The one-year-newer 2016 has lost 33.1% (around $15,293), so stepping up a model year costs roughly $3,345 more. 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 2015 Subaru Impreza.

Overall
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover

View full NHTSA report

Known Issues & Complaints

79 NHTSA complaints, 2 recalls reported.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

18 complaints

Battery Drain when plugging into the USB port: This is second battery that had to be replaced since purchase of the vehicle.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

12 complaints

P0018. P0016

2 injuries

POWER TRAIN

12 complaints

My transmission completely locked up on me while driving at interstate speeds. I was traveling at 65 MPH with the car in regular driving mode, on cruise control and the transmission completely locked up on me. The front tires locked briefly

1 injury

ENGINE

7 complaints

All of a sudden, with no reason whatsoever, my daughter's car has "rod knock" with less than 100,000 miles on it. Bought this Subaru for my daughter so she would have a car that would last a long time and she would be safe. Maintenance was

STEERING

7 complaints

Power Steering failed, extremely hard to turn steering wheel, EPS Light on dash illuminated. Luckily happened in driveway. Thinking back steering seemed odd last week was less effort to turn left as opposed to turning right.

AIR BAGS

4 complaints

We bought our 2015 Subaru Impreza from a used car dealer (we are second owner) in February 2020 with 55K miles on it. On our test drive, we noticed the air bag said it was off even with a passenger in the car. We agreed to purchase the vehi

1 crash1 injury

Top Issues

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • POWER TRAIN
  • ENGINE
  • STEERING

Buyer Red Flags

  • !Recall 19V149000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING): Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013
  • !Recall 15V366000 (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE): Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 201

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a 2015 Subaru Impreza worth?

A 2015 Subaru Impreza is typically worth around $11,948, with most listings falling between $10,951 and $13,046. The single biggest swing factor is mileage — listed examples average about 87,820 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 2015 Subaru Impreza depreciated?

The 2015 Subaru Impreza has lost about 40.9% of its original $20,995 base MSRP — roughly $8,587 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 2015 Impreza have?

Listed 2015 Imprezas average about 87,820 miles, with most between 44,871 and 111,460. 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 2015 Subaru Impreza?

For a 2015 Subaru Impreza, anything under $10,995 is a strong deal, $10,995 to $12,995 is the typical range where most cars trade, and above $12,995 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 2015 Subaru Impreza are computed from 20 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 May 2021.