Real price data
What should you pay for a 2021 Subaru Legacy?
Original MSRP
$22,895
When new
Fair market price
$20,058
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$2,837
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $17,974 · 75th $22,152 · MSRP $22,895
Spread of current 2021 Subaru Legacy listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
58
out of 100
strong leverage
~52 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
Ridekick's negotiating-leverage score blends national Market Day Supply with how far listings sit above the mileage-adjusted fair price. Higher means more room to negotiate.
Market demand & negotiating leverage
52days of supply
Balanced marketSupply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Subaru Legacy.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2021 Subaru Legacy inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$21,063–$21,979
Estimated dealer invoice — about $22,895 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | $18,134 | $22,895 | $21,063–$21,979 |
| Premium | $19,009 | $25,145 | $23,133–$24,139 |
| Sport | $19,976 | $27,095 | $24,927–$26,011 |
| Limited | $20,598 | $34,445 | $31,689–$33,067 |
| Touring | $23,399 | $36,145 | $33,253–$34,699 |
- Base
- $18,134
- Premium
- $19,009
- Sport
- $19,976
- Limited
- $20,598
- Touring
- $23,399
Safety & recalls
3 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2021 Subaru Legacy.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-22. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-955.
Campaign 22V485000 · 08/07/2022
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.
Campaign 23V755000 · 09/11/2023
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ODS sensors on the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-24.
Campaign 24V227000 · 22/03/2024
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2021 Subaru Legacy?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $20,058, within a typical market range of $17,974 to $22,152.
Is the 2021 Subaru Legacy cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $22,895, so a fair used price is roughly $2,837 below MSRP.
Is now a good time to buy a 2021 Subaru Legacy?
There are about 52 days of national market supply for the 2021 Subaru Legacy — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Subaru Legacy.
How much can you negotiate on a 2021 Subaru Legacy?
Negotiating leverage rates 58/100 (strong). ~52 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
What does the dealer pay for a 2021 Subaru Legacy?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $21,063–$21,979 — its $22,895 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 6/24/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.