2016 Subaru Impreza Depreciation

A 5-year-old 2016 Subaru Impreza has lost about 33.1% of its roughly $21,095 original value. In the 2021 source cohort, it typically listed for around $15,293, with most listings between $12,745 and $17,795. Listed examples average 58,020 miles.

Subaru Impreza exterior
Image: Auto Reliability Index

2016 Subaru Impreza Price by Mileage

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

30k–50k mi
$16,490· 8 listings
50k–75k mi
$14,893· 6 listings
75k–100k mi
$13,999· 5 listings

How Mileage Affects 2016 Subaru Impreza Price

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

2016 Subaru Impreza median price by mileage band
MileageMedian priceListings
30k–50k mi$16,4908
50k–75k mi$14,8936
75k–100k mi$13,9995

What's a Good Price for a 2016 Subaru Impreza?

Great deal

Under $13,978

Typical

$13,978$16,567

Overpriced

Above $16,567

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

Price Spread

Range across 22 listings.

Low $9,005High $20,849

Half of all listings fall between $13,978 and $16,567, with a median of $15,293.

2016 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 2016 Subaru Impreza Compares to Other Years

At 33.1% depreciation, the 2016 Subaru Impreza sits among its neighbors on the depreciation curve. The one-year-newer 2017 has lost 42.1% (around $11,434). The older 2015 sits at 40.9% (around $11,948), so dropping back a year saves about $3,345. 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 2016 Subaru Impreza.

Overall
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover

View full NHTSA report

Known Issues & Complaints

75 NHTSA complaints, 1 recalls reported.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

14 complaints

Key will not turn past ACC after driving and so will not allow key to be removed from the car. This is a sporadic issue but could be a safety concern if needing to leave the car for an emergency as it runs down the battery and will not allo

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

12 complaints

The variable fan speed control for the cabin air melted. The dial could no longer be moved and the assembly, once removed, had parts that were melted. Subaru was not interested. Cost me $1200 to get it fixed. Unfortunately, I cannot locate

POWER TRAIN

11 complaints

Engine light came on. Checked it, the failure was the transmission solenoid. It reported that a failure was about to occur. Brought it into the Subaru dealership because the will not sell any transmission parts to repair shops in the Phoeni

1 crash

AIR BAGS

8 complaints

The contact owns a 2016 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH and while attempting to avoid a collision with a second vehicle, the contact lost control of the steering and crashed into a tree. During the

3 crashes1 injury

STEERING

5 complaints

I contacted Subaru in Mentor Oh at adventure subaru under TSB 19V065000 and was told to take it in to get looked at, my issue when I purchased the car at 67k miles i found that the car had a loud clunky sound while steering and going over b

1 crash

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

5 complaints

EXPERIENCED UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION WHEN TAKING MY FOOT OFF THE BREAK WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT; SUCCESSFULLY STOPPED THE CAR WITH THE BREAK HOWEVER WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BREAK AGAIN TO GO FORWARD, THE CAR ACCELERATED DRIVING

2 crashes1 injury

Top Issues

  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • POWER TRAIN
  • AIR BAGS
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a 2016 Subaru Impreza worth?

A 2016 Subaru Impreza is typically worth around $15,293, with most listings falling between $12,745 and $17,795. The single biggest swing factor is mileage — listed examples average about 58,020 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 2016 Subaru Impreza depreciated?

The 2016 Subaru Impreza has lost about 33.1% of its original $21,095 base MSRP — roughly $6,982 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 2016 Impreza have?

Listed 2016 Imprezas average about 58,020 miles, with most between 34,690 and 83,443. 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 2016 Subaru Impreza?

For a 2016 Subaru Impreza, anything under $13,978 is a strong deal, $13,978 to $16,567 is the typical range where most cars trade, and above $16,567 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 2016 Subaru Impreza are computed from 22 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.