2020 Subaru Outback Depreciation
A 6-year-old 2020 Subaru Outback has lost about 38.1% of its roughly $33,445 original value. In the 2026 source cohort, it typically listed for around $21,563, with most listings between $18,562 and $25,877. Listed examples average 71,637 miles.
2020 Subaru Outback Price by Mileage
What buyers actually pay at different odometer readings.
How Mileage Affects 2020 Subaru Outback Price
Each dot is a real listing — price plotted against odometer reading.
| Mileage | Median price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Under 30k mi | $25,990 | 27 |
| 30k–50k mi | $24,998 | 47 |
| 50k–75k mi | $22,998 | 69 |
| 75k–100k mi | $20,637 | 60 |
| 100k–130k mi | $18,385 | 35 |
| Over 130k mi | $14,685 | 13 |
What's a Good Price for a 2020 Subaru Outback?
Great deal
Under $19,969
Typical
$19,969–$24,988
Overpriced
Above $24,988
Based on the middle 50% of listings — always adjust for mileage and condition.
Price Spread
Range across 251 listings.
Half of all listings fall between $19,969 and $24,988, with a median of $22,500.
Ownership & Condition
Across 251 2020 Subaru Outback listings.
Accident-free
66.7%
One-owner
100%
Avg owners
1
Personal use
100%
Certified (CPO)
0.8%
2020 Subaru Outback Efficiency & Specs
EPA fuel-economy and powertrain data.
Combined
28 MPG
City / Hwy
25 / 32
Fuel / year
$2,300
Fuel
Regular
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Depreciation by Trim
See how each 2020 Subaru Outback trim holds its value.
| Trim | Fuel | MSRP | Median Resale | Depreciation | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | Gasoline | $28,895 | $20,180 | 32.9% | 69 |
| Limited | Gasoline | $33,445 | $21,595 | 38.3% | 58 |
| Onyx Edition XT | Gasoline | $34,895 | $21,675 | 39.1% | 26 |
| Touring | Gasoline | $37,345 | $23,199 | 41.7% | 13 |
| Limited XT | Gasoline | $37,745 | $22,981 | 42.9% | 15 |
| Touring XT | Gasoline | $39,695 | $22,209 | 43.8% | 11 |
How the 2020 Subaru Outback Compares to Other Years
At 38.1% depreciation, the 2020 Subaru Outback sits among its neighbors on the depreciation curve. The one-year-newer 2021 has lost 33.6% (around $23,098), so stepping up a model year costs roughly $1,535 more. The older 2019 sits at 45.1% (around $18,318), so dropping back a year saves about $3,245. 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 Outback.
Known Issues & Complaints
889 NHTSA complaints, 6 recalls reported.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
284 complaintsWindshield cracked from a rock chip. Within 1 day, the crack had expanded to 12 inches across the windshield.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
245 complaintsThe contact owns a 2020 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH on the highway, the contact was alerted by the message “Eyesight Technology Failure”, before the battery shut down, causing the steering wheel to seize, fo
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
123 complaintsA fire started under the hood of my car while I was driving. There were no warning lights on in my car and the temperature gauge was in the middle where it usually is. Earlier in the day, I smelled gas, but I thought it was a different car
VISIBILITY
70 complaintsThe contact owns a 2020 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side mirror had started to detach from the vehicle without an impact to the vehicle, and the mirror had become inoperable. The vehicle was not yet diagnos
POWER TRAIN
45 complaintsMy transmission has started to fail. The check engine light came on the error code read p0867, transmission fluid pressure. Other lights came on as well because it tripped the rest of the sensors because of the CVT failure. This seems to be
STRUCTURE
17 complaintsI have owned the 2020 Subaru Outback since December 2020. Staring in 2021 there have been problems with the lift gate not opening to where it now closes immediately after opening it. This occurs randomly and causes a dangerous situation whe
Top Issues
- VISIBILITY/WIPER
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- VISIBILITY
- POWER TRAIN
Buyer Red Flags
- !Recall 20V766000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION): Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with "high" grade and "mid" grade multimedia navigation. The August 2020 over-the-ai
- !Recall 21V955000 (POWER TRAIN): Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the c
- !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
- !Recall 19V664000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC): Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Outback and Legacy vehicles. The brake pedal mounting bracket may have a missing or insufficiently tightened bolt.
2020 Subaru Outback Listings
Real 2020 Outback listings on the market now.
$24,590
2020 Premium · Silver
33,160 mi · Chicago, IL
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$20,600
Certified2020 Limited · Crystal White Pearl
98,662 mi · Catskill, NY
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$30,998
2020 Touring XT · Green
15,291 mi · Salem, OR
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$25,990
2020 Premium · Gray
16,036 mi
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$27,990
2020 Premium · White
17,549 mi
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$28,998
2020 Touring XT · Gray
17,934 mi · Columbus, OH
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Live dealer listings, refreshed periodically. Prices and availability change.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 2020 Subaru Outback worth?
A 2020 Subaru Outback is typically worth around $21,563, with most listings falling between $18,562 and $25,877. The single biggest swing factor is mileage — listed examples average about 71,637 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 Outback depreciated?
The 2020 Subaru Outback has lost about 38.1% of its original $33,445 base MSRP — roughly $12,743 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 Outback have?
Listed 2020 Outbacks average about 71,637 miles, with most between 36,091 and 105,762. 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 Outback?
For a 2020 Subaru Outback, anything under $19,969 is a strong deal, $19,969 to $24,988 is the typical range where most cars trade, and above $24,988 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 Outback are computed from 192 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.