The usual asking price for a used Subaru Outback in NZ is $14,995 to $32,658. The typical one is $19,993 with about 102,000 km.
Prices from 82 dealer listings · 6 October 2026
- Typical price
- $19,993
- Dearer than 75% of the wagons we track
- Usual price range
- $15k–$33k
- Typical kilometres
- 102,000
- Years for sale
- 2007–25
What it costs
By model year
| Year | Usual range from | Typical price | Usual range to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $13,991 | $15,965 | $18,990 |
| 2016 | $18,983 | $19,995 | $20,248 |
| 2025 | $36,990 | $36,990 | $38,394 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Typical price |
|---|---|
| 50,000–100,000 km | $24,990 |
| 100,000–150,000 km | $18,492 |
| Over 150,000 km | $11,970 |
By region
| Region | Typical price | Typical year |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | $15,449 | 2015 |
| Canterbury | $17,489 | 2015 |
| Waikato | $36,990 | 2025 |
Check a Outback's asking price
Compared with dealer asking prices. Condition and history move a fair price too.
For sale now
82 listed by NZ dealers now, from $6,990.
See all 82 for saleWhat it costs to run
2020–26 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $3,890
- Cheaper to run than 51% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 8.1 L/100km
2014–21 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $3,890
- Cheaper to run than 51% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 8.1 L/100km
2009–15 · Diesel
- Running cost a year
- $4,300
- 62% of the used cars we track cost less to run
- Fuel use
- 7.3 L/100km
2004–09 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $5,190
- 85% of the used cars we track cost less to run
- Fuel use
- 10.8 L/100km
Against an electric car
The 2019 Nissan Leaf costs $2,240 a year less to run, and puts out 2.5 tonnes less CO₂e
| A year | 2016 Subaru Outback | 2019 Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Uses | 8.1 L/100 km | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Fuel or power | $3,890 | $580 |
| Road user charges | $0 | $1,060 |
| Total | $3,890 | $1,650 |
| CO₂e | 2,680 kg | 220 kg |
Power at 21.1c/kWh: 50% of New Zealand's 42.1c, as retailers' overnight EV plans charge (an assumption). Rightcar's energy use plus 10% for charging losses; 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE, week to 2 October 2026). Servicing, tyres and insurance aren't included.
How safe it is
2020–26 · Petrol
- Safety rating (estimated)
- Safer than 56% of the used cars we track
2009–15 · Diesel
- Safety rating
- Safer than 56% of the used cars we track
2004–09 · Petrol
- Safety rating
- 66% of the used cars we track rate safer
| Model years and fuel | Safety stars | Fuel use | Running cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–26 · Petrol | 5 out of 5 | 8.1 L/100km | $3,890 |
| 2014–21 · Petrol | 4 out of 5 | 8.1 L/100km | $3,890 |
| 2009–15 · Diesel | 5 out of 5 | 7.3 L/100km | $4,300 |
| 2004–09 · Petrol | 3 out of 5 | 10.8 L/100km | $5,190 |
What goes wrong
- Failed their first test
- 20%
- Against the average car its age
- 22% fewer fails
By year first registered
| Year first registered | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 23% | 28% | 754 |
| 2016 | 19% | 25% | 757 |
| 2022 | 8% | 11% | 599 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 100,000 km | 11% | 17% | 2850 |
| 100,000–150,000 km | 21% | 31% | 1731 |
| 150,000–200,000 km | 33% | 38% | 1570 |
| 200,000 km or more | 42% | 40% | 1607 |
From 2,110 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Subaru Outback, 2025.
Least wear and tear under $20,000On NZ roads
- Registered
- 24,759
- More common than 54% of the models we track
- Imported used
- 34%
- Typical year
- 2015
Rivals
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Questions
How much should I pay for a used Subaru Outback?
Half of the used Outbacks listed by NZ dealers on 6 October 2026 are priced between $14,995 and $32,658, and the typical one is $19,993 with about 102,000 km.
How much is a 2016 Subaru Outback?
Half of the used 2016 Outbacks listed by NZ dealers are priced between $18,983 and $20,248, and the typical one is $19,995 with about 111,000 km.
How much cheaper is an older Outback?
Each model year older is typically about $2,000 cheaper, across the 2015–2025 Outbacks listed.
How much do kilometres change the price of a used Outback?
The typical Outback listed with more than 100,000 km is priced about $16,900 below the typical one with fewer.
Where are used Outbacks for sale in NZ?
Dealers in Auckland, Canterbury and Waikato list them, among other regions. The typical one in Auckland is $15,449.
How safe is a used Subaru Outback?
The 2020–26 petrol model rates an estimated 5 stars out of 5, the 2014–21 petrol model rates 4 stars out of 5, the 2009–15 diesel model rates 5 stars out of 5 and the 2004–09 petrol model rates 3 stars out of 5, in the Vehicle Safety Risk Rating 2025 and Used Car Safety Ratings 2025, shown on Rightcar by NZTA. An estimated rating is Rightcar's for models with too little crash data yet.
How much does a used Subaru Outback cost to run?
At 14,000 km a year, about $3,890 a year for the 2020–26 petrol model, $3,890 a year for the 2014–21 petrol model, $4,300 a year for the 2009–15 diesel model and $5,190 a year for the 2004–09 petrol model. That's Rightcar's real-world fuel use, with fuel at MBIE's national average for the week to 2 October 2026 (91 petrol at $3.43/L and diesel at $3.17/L), plus road user charges. Servicing, insurance and repairs are extra.
How many Outbacks are in NZ?
24,759 were registered in NZ in the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register for March 2026. 34% of them came into the country used, and the typical one is a 2015.
How often does a used Outback fail its MOT in the UK?
20% of UK Outbacks of the years for sale here failed their first MOT in 2025, against 26% for the average UK car of the same years. From 2,110 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Subaru Outback, 2025.
Are these the prices cars actually sell for?
No, they are dealer asking prices. Dealers usually ask more than private sellers, because they sell under the Consumer Guarantees Act and price in reconditioning and a margin. A car's condition and history move its fair price too.
Sources
Prices: used cars listed by NZ dealers, read 6 October 2026.
Safety: Used Car Safety Ratings 2025 (Monash University); Vehicle Safety Risk Rating 2025, an estimate for models with too little crash data, via Rightcar (NZTA). Fuel and energy use: Rightcar.
Running cost at 14,000 km a year: 91 petrol at $3.43/L and diesel at $3.17/L (MBIE national average, week to 2 October 2026). Road user charges at NZTA rates.
On NZ roads: NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, March 2026.
Wear and tear: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Other photo credits