Subaru Legacy
2021–2025 model years · Generation introduced 2020
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- Available years
- 2021–2025
- Yearly records
- 5
- Reported market values
- $16,975–$26,600
The overview
The redesigned 2020 Legacy provides a comfortable ride that outshines some luxury cars. Handling is responsive but not sporty. This all-wheel-drive sedan is fitted with a choice of two four-cylinder engines: a 182-hp 2.5-liter or a 260-hp turbocharged 2.4-liter. The standard engine is adequate but makes an unpleasant roar when pushed. It provides a decent 28 mpg overall. The turbo version delivers strong acceleration and is quieter. We like that the well-tuned CVT mimics the shift patterns of conventional automatics. Unfortunately, the large infotainment screen requires users to wade into menus to perform some common tasks. Standard equipment includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control, but blind spot warning and rear cross traffic warning are optional. Starting with the 2021 model year, steering responsive headlights, which are designed to swivel according to steering input to give added visibility in corners, are standard on all trims. Changes for 2022 include standard blind spot warning and reverse automatic braking on the Sport model. For 2025, the Limited trim receives a standard power moonroof, heated steering wheel, navigation, and DriverFocus distraction mitigation system. 2025 is the final year for the Legacy.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
Compare the years
Each row keeps its own source data.
| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 ↗ Premium sedan AWD 2.5-liter 4 (182 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $26,600 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 30 MPG |
| 2024 ↗ Premium sedan AWD 2.5-liter 4 (182 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $23,450 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 30 MPG |
| 2023 ↗ Premium sedan AWD 2.5-liter 4 (182 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $21,450 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 30 MPG |
| 2022 ↗ Premium sedan AWD 2.5-liter 4 (182 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $19,300 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 30 MPG |
| 2021 ↗ Premium sedan AWD 2.5-liter 4 (182 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $16,975 | 2/5 | 4/5 | 30 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2025 model
Premium sedan AWD 2.5-liter 4 (182 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · New
Find 2025 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized cars
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $26,600
- Retail value range
- $21,100 - $31,050
- Original MSRP range
- $26,810 - $40,110
- Trade-in range
- $19,010 - $29,490
Ratings
- Road test score
- 86/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 69%
- Reliability
- 5/5
- Expert recommendation
- Recommended
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 27 MPG
- EPA highway
- 35 MPG
- EPA combined
- 30 MPG
- Tested city
- 19 MPG
- Tested highway
- 39 MPG
- Tested overall
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,730
- Cruising range
- 515 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.4 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.9 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 131 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 54.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 191 in
- Width
- 72 in
- Height
- 59 in
- Wheelbase
- 108 in
- Weight
- 3,510 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 6.5 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2 in
- Rear leg room
- 30 in
- Luggage
- 4+1+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Driving
- 4/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 2/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 31344 First published: July 29, 2024 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2024 model
Premium sedan AWD 2.5-liter 4 (182 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2024 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized cars
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $23,450
- Retail value range
- $19,450 - $26,750
- Original MSRP range
- $24,895 - $38,195
- Trade-in range
- $17,300 - $25,115
Ratings
- Road test score
- 86/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 68%
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Expert recommendation
- Recommended
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 27 MPG
- EPA highway
- 35 MPG
- EPA combined
- 30 MPG
- Tested city
- 19 MPG
- Tested highway
- 39 MPG
- Tested overall
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,730
- Cruising range
- 515 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.4 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.9 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 131 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 54.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 191 in
- Width
- 72 in
- Height
- 59 in
- Wheelbase
- 108 in
- Weight
- 3,510 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 6.5 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2 in
- Rear leg room
- 30 in
- Luggage
- 4+1+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Driving
- 4/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 3/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 26863 First published: May 26, 2023 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2023 model
Premium sedan AWD 2.5-liter 4 (182 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2023 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized cars
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $21,450
- Retail value range
- $17,750 - $24,200
- Original MSRP range
- $24,395 - $37,695
- Trade-in range
- $15,475 - $22,385
Ratings
- Road test score
- 86/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 62%
- Reliability
- 3/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 27 MPG
- EPA highway
- 35 MPG
- EPA combined
- 30 MPG
- Tested city
- 19 MPG
- Tested highway
- 39 MPG
- Tested overall
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,730
- Cruising range
- 515 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.4 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.9 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 131 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 54.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 191 in
- Width
- 72 in
- Height
- 59 in
- Wheelbase
- 108 in
- Weight
- 3,510 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 6.5 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2 in
- Rear leg room
- 30 in
- Luggage
- 4+1+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Driving
- 4/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 3/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 24647 First published: August 24, 2022 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2022 model
Premium sedan AWD 2.5-liter 4 (182 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2022 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized cars
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $19,300
- Retail value range
- $16,400 - $22,300
- Original MSRP range
- $23,495 - $36,695
- Trade-in range
- $13,310 - $20,115
Ratings
- Road test score
- 86/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 65%
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Expert recommendation
- Recommended
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 27 MPG
- EPA highway
- 35 MPG
- EPA combined
- 30 MPG
- Tested city
- 19 MPG
- Tested highway
- 39 MPG
- Tested overall
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,730
- Cruising range
- 515 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.4 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.9 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 131 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 54.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 191 in
- Width
- 72 in
- Height
- 59 in
- Wheelbase
- 108 in
- Weight
- 3,510 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 6.5 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2 in
- Rear leg room
- 30 in
- Luggage
- 4+1+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Driving
- 4/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 2/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 22125 First published: June 22, 2021 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2021 model
Premium sedan AWD 2.5-liter 4 (182 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2021 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized cars
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $16,975
- Retail value range
- $14,600 - $20,300
- Original MSRP range
- $22,895 - $36,145
- Trade-in range
- $11,505 - $17,955
Ratings
- Road test score
- 86/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 70%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 27 MPG
- EPA highway
- 35 MPG
- EPA combined
- 30 MPG
- Tested city
- 19 MPG
- Tested highway
- 39 MPG
- Tested overall
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,730
- Cruising range
- 515 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.4 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.9 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 131 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 54.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 191 in
- Width
- 72 in
- Height
- 59 in
- Wheelbase
- 108 in
- Weight
- 3,510 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 6.5 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2 in
- Rear leg room
- 30 in
- Luggage
- 4+1+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Driving
- 4/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 3/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 20119 First published: November 19, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
