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2020 Subaru Outback Price: Typical Asking Price & MSRP

A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.

Typical asking price

$20,592

Inside the middle half of current listings.

Price intelligence

A map of today's market

Typical asking price is in the typical market range

$12,999$27,980
Typical market range
$18,044–$22,495

Middle 50% of active listings

Typical asking price
$20,592

At typical mileage

Original MSRP range
$26,645–$39,695

5 sourced trims when new

Buyer context

Market pulse

What this means for you. It's market data, not a price for a specific car.

Where there's room on price

33

/ 100 (moderate)

Approx. 50 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.

National supply

50

days of supply

Balanced market

Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2020 Subaru Outback.

Estimated dealer cost (invoice)

$24,513–$25,579

Estimated dealer invoice — about $26,645 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.

Typical asking price by trim

TrimTypical asking (at typical mileage)MSRPEst. dealer cost
Base$16,995$26,645$24,513–$25,579
Premium$19,278$28,895$26,583–$27,739
Onyx Edition$20,765$34,895$32,103–$33,499
Limited$21,070$37,745$34,725–$36,235
Touring$22,258$39,695$36,519–$38,107

Trim comparison

How each trim is priced

Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Typical asking price
Trim
$15,179$28,345$41,511
Typical asking

Base

$16,995

Base: typical asking price $16,995, original MSRP $26,645, estimated dealer cost $24,513 to $25,579.

Premium

$19,278

Premium: typical asking price $19,278, original MSRP $28,895, estimated dealer cost $26,583 to $27,739.

Onyx Edition

$20,765

Onyx Edition: typical asking price $20,765, original MSRP $34,895, estimated dealer cost $32,103 to $33,499.

Limited

$21,070

Limited: typical asking price $21,070, original MSRP $37,745, estimated dealer cost $34,725 to $36,235.

Touring

$22,258

Touring: typical asking price $22,258, original MSRP $39,695, estimated dealer cost $36,519 to $38,107.

All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and typical asking price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.

Out-the-door price by state

Out-the-door for a 2020 Subaru Outback runs about $20,903 in MT to $22,983 in NJ — the typical asking price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.

StateSales/use taxDoc + title + regOut-the-door
CA$1,493$110+$22,195
TX$1,287$332$22,211
FL$1,236$1,074+$22,902
NY$824$371$21,787
PA$1,236$587$22,415
IL$1,287$683$22,562
OH$1,184$444$22,220
GA$1,441$637$22,670
NC$618$793$22,003
WA$1,338$215+$22,145
OR$0$525$21,117

Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.

Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon

Safety & recalls

6 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2020 Subaru Outback.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

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-air software update may have timed out without completing the installation, corrupting the data, and causing the rearview display to shutoff intermittently. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software and, if necessary, replace the Cockpit Control Module, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-20.

Campaign 20V766000 · 10/12/2020

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

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 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 were mailed August 19, 2022. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855. Vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall once available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-21.

Campaign 21V955000 · 09/12/2021

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.

Campaign 21V587000 · 29/07/2021

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

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.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal mounting bracket hardware and replace the hardware or brake pedal assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUL-97.

Campaign 19V664000 · 18/09/2019

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

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.

Questions buyers ask

What is the typical asking price for a 2020 Subaru Outback?

Used 2020 Subaru Outback listings ask about $20,592 at typical mileage, with most listings between $18,044 and $22,495. That is what sellers are asking, not what buyers pay.

Is the 2020 Subaru Outback cheaper than MSRP?

Yes — its original MSRP was about $26,645, so the typical asking price for a used one is roughly $6,053 below MSRP.

What is the out-the-door price of a 2020 Subaru Outback?

Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $20,903 in MT to $22,983 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.

Is now a good time to buy a 2020 Subaru Outback?

There are about 50 days of national market supply for the 2020 Subaru Outback — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2020 Subaru Outback.

Is the listed price on a 2020 Subaru Outback fair?

Usually, yes. 2020 Subaru Outback listings typically ask about $20,089, roughly 2% below the typical asking price at typical mileage, $20,592. Compare any listing against that figure, and get the dealer's out-the-door price in writing, because tax and fees are added on top of the listed price.

What does the dealer pay for a 2020 Subaru Outback?

The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $24,513–$25,579 — its $26,645 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.

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