2016 Subaru Outback Depreciation
A 10-year-old 2016 Subaru Outback has lost about 59.5% of its roughly $30,395 original value. In the 2026 source cohort, it typically listed for around $12,899, with most listings between $9,905 and $18,274. Listed examples average 113,151 miles.
2016 Subaru Outback Price by Mileage
What buyers actually pay at different odometer readings.
How Mileage Affects 2016 Subaru Outback Price
Each dot is a real listing — price plotted against odometer reading.
| Mileage | Median price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 30k–50k mi | $20,790 | 10 |
| 50k–75k mi | $18,998 | 26 |
| 75k–100k mi | $16,080 | 61 |
| 100k–130k mi | $13,195 | 79 |
| Over 130k mi | $10,059 | 76 |
What's a Good Price for a 2016 Subaru Outback?
Great deal
Under $11,172
Typical
$11,172–$16,795
Overpriced
Above $16,795
Based on the middle 50% of listings — always adjust for mileage and condition.
Price Spread
Range across 255 listings.
Half of all listings fall between $11,172 and $16,795, with a median of $13,697.
Ownership & Condition
Across 255 2016 Subaru Outback listings.
Accident-free
0%
One-owner
100%
Avg owners
1
Personal use
0%
2016 Subaru Outback Efficiency & Specs
EPA fuel-economy and powertrain data.
Combined
25 MPG
City / Hwy
23 / 30
Fuel / year
$2,550
Fuel
Regular
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Depreciation by Trim
See how each 2016 Subaru Outback trim holds its value.
| Trim | Fuel | MSRP | Median Resale | Depreciation | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5i Premium | Gasoline | $27,395 | $12,162 | 59.4% | 44 |
| 2.5i Limited | Gasoline | $30,395 | $12,746 | 59.4% | 120 |
| 3.6R Limited | Gasoline | $33,395 | $14,169 | 60.5% | 34 |
How the 2016 Subaru Outback Compares to Other Years
At 59.5% depreciation, the 2016 Subaru Outback sits among its neighbors on the depreciation curve. The one-year-newer 2017 has lost 56.1% (around $14,709), so stepping up a model year costs roughly $1,810 more. The older 2015 sits at 64.4% (around $11,245), so dropping back a year saves about $1,654. 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 Outback.
Known Issues & Complaints
637 NHTSA complaints, 4 recalls reported.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
292 complaintsParasitic battery drain due to a faulty DCM module. I've purchase 3 batteries in the past 16 months. I now have to keep a trickle charger on my car at night to ensure my battery is not dead in the morning. Unable to park overnight without c
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
89 complaintsVehicle: 2016 Subaru Outback Recall Number: WUJ95 – Front Exhaust Pipe Bellows Crack I incurred repair expenses to address a condition that was later covered by Subaru Recall WUJ95. At the time of the repair, I was unaware that the vehicle
VISIBILITY/WIPER
76 complaints1.Windshield crack in the deicing area. Driving on a highway heard a loud boom as if a very big rock hit the car. 30-40 second later there was another boom of normal loudness. At this moment windshield crack has been noticed. The windshield
POWER TRAIN
45 complaintsWhile driving the 2016 Subaru Outback, the vehicle experienced a sudden, catastrophic failure of the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The transmission completely failed, resulting in an immediate and dangerous loss of propulsion wh
ENGINE
29 complaintsleak in cam carrier gasket caused large ammounts of smoke to fill engine bay and enter cabin air system. Struggled to breath and vision to an extent was obstructed. when car was parked, smoke continued to fill the engine bay. problem was co
STEERING
24 complaintsSUBJECT: Formal Safety Defect Complaint: 2016 Subaru Outback – Manufacturing Nondisclosure of Latent "Day 1" Design Flaw Causing Ignition Key Entrapment, Uncommanded Steering Column Lockout, and Severe Family Safety Risk I am writing to for
Top Issues
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- VISIBILITY/WIPER
- POWER TRAIN
- ENGINE
Buyer Red Flags
- !Recall 19V910000 (AIR BAGS): Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Outback vehicles. A replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passe
- !Recall 16V292000 (STEERING): Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the af
- !Recall 15V502000 (POWER TRAIN): Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission o
- !Recall 15V794000 (POWER TRAIN): Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016 Legacy vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 16, 2015, and Outback vehicles manufactured October
2016 Subaru Outback Listings
Real 2016 Outback listings on the market now.
$20,998
2016 2.5i Premium PZEV · Blue
26,587 mi · Roseville, CA
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$22,590
2016 2.5i Limited PZEV · Red
27,762 mi
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$24,590
2016 3.6R Limited · Beige
39,867 mi
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$20,590
2016 2.5i · Gray
46,344 mi
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$23,990
2016 2.5i Limited · Blue
48,188 mi
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$20,990
2016 2.5i Limited PZEV · Beige
48,388 mi
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Live dealer listings, refreshed periodically. Prices and availability change.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 2016 Subaru Outback worth?
A 2016 Subaru Outback is typically worth around $12,899, with most listings falling between $9,905 and $18,274. The single biggest swing factor is mileage — listed examples average about 113,151 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 Outback depreciated?
The 2016 Subaru Outback has lost about 59.5% of its original $30,395 base MSRP — roughly $18,085 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 Outback have?
Listed 2016 Outbacks average about 113,151 miles, with most between 74,855 and 152,984. 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 Outback?
For a 2016 Subaru Outback, anything under $11,172 is a strong deal, $11,172 to $16,795 is the typical range where most cars trade, and above $16,795 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 Outback are computed from 200 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.