The usual asking price for a used Subaru XV in NZ is $13,490 to $19,990. The typical one is $16,985 with about 94,000 km.
Prices from 176 dealer listings · 6 October 2026
- Typical price
- $16,985
- Cheaper than 90% of the SUVs we track
- Usual price range
- $13k–$20k
- Typical kilometres
- 94,000
- Years for sale
- 2012–23
What it costs
By model year
| Year | Usual range from | Typical price | Usual range to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $11,870 | $12,990 | $13,989 |
| 2014 | $11,980 | $12,980 | $13,959 |
| 2015 | $13,985 | $14,980 | $16,990 |
| 2016 | $16,950 | $17,990 | $18,247 |
| 2017 | $16,989 | $18,990 | $19,990 |
| 2018 | $19,988 | $19,993 | $22,238 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Under 50,000 km | $24,488 |
| 50,000–100,000 km | $17,997 |
| 100,000–150,000 km | $14,474 |
By region
| Region | Typical price | Typical year |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | $18,980 | 2017 |
| Auckland | $12,995 | 2014 |
| Otago | $13,990 | 2015 |
| Wellington | $14,980 | 2015 |
| Waikato | $14,488 | 2015 |
| Bay of Plenty | $15,949 | 2017 |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Typical price | Typical year |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | $16,989 | 2016 |
| Hybrid | $14,995 | 2015 |
Check a XV's asking price
Compared with dealer asking prices. Condition and history move a fair price too.
For sale now
176 listed by NZ dealers now, from $7,980.
See all 176 for saleWhat it costs to run
2018–23 · Petrol hybrid
- Running cost a year
- $3,460
- Cheaper to run than 65% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 7.2 L/100km
2017–23 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $3,700
- Cheaper to run than 60% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 7.7 L/100km
2013–17 · Petrol hybrid
- Running cost a year
- $2,840
- Cheaper to run than 84% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 5.9 L/100km
2011–17 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $3,750
- Cheaper to run than 57% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 7.8 L/100km
Against an electric car
The 2019 Nissan Leaf costs $1,190 a year less to run, and puts out 1.7 tonnes less CO₂e
| A year | 2016 Subaru XV | 2019 Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Uses | 5.9 L/100 km hybrid | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Fuel or power | $2,840 | $580 |
| Road user charges | $0 | $1,060 |
| Total | $2,840 | $1,650 |
| CO₂e | 1,950 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
2018–23 · Petrol hybrid
- Safety rating
- Safer than 56% of the used cars we track
2017–23 · Petrol
- Safety rating
- Safer than 56% of the used cars we track
| Model years and fuel | Safety stars | Fuel use | Running cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–23 · Petrol hybrid | 5 out of 5 | 7.2 L/100km | $3,460 |
| 2017–23 · Petrol | 5 out of 5 | 7.7 L/100km | $3,700 |
| 2013–17 · Petrol hybrid | 4 out of 5 | 5.9 L/100km | $2,840 |
| 2011–17 · Petrol | 4 out of 5 | 7.8 L/100km | $3,750 |
What goes wrong
- Failed their first test
- 24%
- Against the average car its age
- 11% fewer fails
By year first registered
| Year first registered | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 39% | 36% | 501 |
| 2013 | 33% | 34% | 547 |
| 2014 | 30% | 31% | 615 |
| 2015 | 27% | 28% | 630 |
| 2016 | 22% | 25% | 717 |
| 2017 | 19% | 22% | 600 |
| 2018 | 13% | 19% | 1096 |
| 2019 | 11% | 16% | 943 |
| 2021 | 7% | 13% | 574 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 100,000 km | 11% | 17% | 4133 |
| 100,000–150,000 km | 25% | 31% | 1696 |
| 150,000–200,000 km | 37% | 38% | 814 |
From 6,223 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Subaru XV, 2025.
Least wear and tear under $20,000On NZ roads
- Registered
- 16,925
- Less common than 58% of the models we track
- Imported used
- 58%
- Typical year
- 2015
Rivals
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Questions
How much should I pay for a used Subaru XV?
Half of the used XVs listed by NZ dealers on 6 October 2026 are priced between $13,490 and $19,990, and the typical one is $16,985 with about 94,000 km.
How much is a 2015 Subaru XV?
Half of the used 2015 XVs listed by NZ dealers are priced between $13,985 and $16,990, and the typical one is $14,980 with about 101,000 km.
How much cheaper is an older XV?
Each model year older is typically about $1,600 cheaper, across the 2013–2018 XVs listed.
How much do kilometres change the price of a used XV?
The typical XV listed with more than 100,000 km is priced about $5,000 below the typical one with fewer.
How much is a petrol XV compared with a hybrid one?
The typical petrol XV is $16,989 and is usually a 2016. The typical hybrid one is $14,995 and is usually a 2015, so part of the difference is age.
Where are used XVs for sale in NZ?
Dealers in Canterbury, Auckland and Otago list them, among other regions. The typical one in Canterbury is $18,980.
How safe is a used Subaru XV?
The 2018–23 petrol hybrid model rates 5 stars out of 5, the 2017–23 petrol model rates 5 stars out of 5, the 2013–17 petrol hybrid model rates 4 stars out of 5 and the 2011–17 petrol model rates 4 stars out of 5, in the Used Car Safety Ratings 2025, shown on Rightcar by NZTA.
How much does a used Subaru XV cost to run?
At 14,000 km a year, about $3,460 a year for the 2018–23 petrol hybrid model, $3,700 a year for the 2017–23 petrol model, $2,840 a year for the 2013–17 petrol hybrid model and $3,750 a year for the 2011–17 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). Servicing, insurance and repairs are extra.
How many XVs are in NZ?
16,925 were registered in NZ in the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register for March 2026. 58% of them came into the country used, and the typical one is a 2015.
How often does a used XV fail its MOT in the UK?
24% of UK XVs of the years for sale here failed their first MOT in 2025, against 26% for the average UK car of the same years. From 6,223 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Subaru XV, 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), via Rightcar (NZTA). Fuel and energy use: Rightcar.
Running cost at 14,000 km a year: 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE national average, week to 2 October 2026).
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: Corvettec6r, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. Other photo credits






