2020 Subaru Impreza Depreciation

A 6-year-old 2020 Subaru Impreza has lost about 24.9% of its roughly $22,095 original value. In the 2026 source cohort, it typically listed for around $17,472, with most listings between $13,970 and $19,995. Listed examples average 73,883 miles.

Subaru Impreza exterior
Image: Auto Reliability Index

2020 Subaru Impreza Price by Mileage

What buyers actually pay at different odometer readings.

Under 30k mi
$20,790· 13 listings
30k–50k mi
$19,189· 35 listings
50k–75k mi
$17,908· 48 listings
75k–100k mi
$16,175· 36 listings
100k–130k mi
$13,974· 31 listings
Over 130k mi
$11,244· 11 listings

How Mileage Affects 2020 Subaru Impreza Price

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

2020 Subaru Impreza median price by mileage band
MileageMedian priceListings
Under 30k mi$20,79013
30k–50k mi$19,18935
50k–75k mi$17,90848
75k–100k mi$16,17536
100k–130k mi$13,97431
Over 130k mi$11,24411

What's a Good Price for a 2020 Subaru Impreza?

Great deal

Under $15,003

Typical

$15,003$19,062

Overpriced

Above $19,062

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

Price Spread

Range across 174 listings.

Low $11,482High $21,998

Half of all listings fall between $15,003 and $19,062, with a median of $17,472.

2020 Subaru Impreza Efficiency & Specs

EPA fuel-economy and powertrain data.

Combined

29 MPG

City / Hwy

26 / 34

Fuel / year

$2,150

Fuel

Regular

Engine

2.0L 4-cyl

EPA class

Midsize Cars

Depreciation by Trim

See how each 2020 Subaru Impreza trim holds its value.

TrimFuelMSRPMedian ResaleDepreciationListings
BaseGasoline$18,695$17,28218.9%71
PremiumGasoline$22,095$17,27527.0%63
SportGasoline$23,495$18,02227.7%28
LimitedGasoline$25,795$17,48131.4%12

How the 2020 Subaru Impreza Compares to Other Years

At 24.9% depreciation, the 2020 Subaru Impreza sits among its neighbors on the depreciation curve. The older 2019 sits at 30.8% (around $13,679), so dropping back a year saves about $3,793. 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 2020 Subaru Impreza.

Overall
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover

View full NHTSA report

Known Issues & Complaints

85 NHTSA complaints, 1 recalls reported.

VISIBILITY/WIPER

49 complaints

For the second year in a row my windshield has cracked. Nothing hit it, or happened to make it crack. Both cracks were long and coming from the bottom of the windshield under the passenger wiper blade. I noticed it today, 4/28/26 and the sa

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

15 complaints

I HAVE NOW HAD 4 WINDSHIELDS CRACK AND BREAK AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. IT SEEMS LIKE EVERY TIME ONE LITTLE ROCK HITS THE WINDSHIELD BOOM ANOTHER FULL REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED. EVERY TIME I GO FOR A ROAD TRIP THIS KEEPS HAPPENING THE MUST BE A D

1 crash

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 complaints

The electrical system failed and battery then exploded. The vehicle is behind held at a tow yard and has been inspected by allied insurance CPI of tower federal credit union. It is available to be inspected for the time being but will be sc

1 fire

SERVICE BRAKES

4 complaints

Reference complaint no.11684658 confirmed. From email from Tech representative "VDC HYDRAULIC UNIT REPLACEMENT. IT IS AN INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE ABS CONTROL UNIT. THERE ARE SENSORS INSIDE THAT MEASURE BRAKE LINE PRESSURE. THE LEFT FRONT SEN

VISIBILITY

4 complaints

The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound and became aware that the windshield had cracked. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the windshield was replaced. The fa

AIR BAGS

3 complaints

I got into an accident going 60 miles an hour I crash into a guardrail totaled the car but no airbags deployed I broke my wrist and dislocated my thumb

1 crash1 fire2 injuries

Top Issues

  • VISIBILITY/WIPER
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • SERVICE BRAKES
  • VISIBILITY

Buyer Red Flags

  • !Recall 21V587000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE): Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-press

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a 2020 Subaru Impreza worth?

A 2020 Subaru Impreza is typically worth around $17,472, with most listings falling between $13,970 and $19,995. The single biggest swing factor is mileage — listed examples average about 73,883 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 2020 Subaru Impreza depreciated?

The 2020 Subaru Impreza has lost about 24.9% of its original $22,095 base MSRP — roughly $5,502 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 2020 Impreza have?

Listed 2020 Imprezas average about 73,883 miles, with most between 41,612 and 108,911. 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 2020 Subaru Impreza?

For a 2020 Subaru Impreza, anything under $15,003 is a strong deal, $15,003 to $19,062 is the typical range where most cars trade, and above $19,062 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 2020 Subaru Impreza are computed from 174 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.