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2021 Subaru Legacy Base
VIN
4S4BTAACXM3164550
Typical market price
$19,599
15 comparable listings
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Market price range
Based on 15 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 15, 2026Below market
$15,861
Typical price
$19,599
Above market
$22,360
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 4S4BTAACXM3164550Trim
Base
Engine
Horsepower
182
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2021
Made by
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
30
MPG
City
27
MPG
Highway
35
MPG
$1,550
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 30 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 Subaru Legacy likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Depreciation
$6,896
Fuel
$7,750
Insurance
$8,000
Maintenance & repairs
$3,750
Total, 5 years
$26,396
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2021 Subaru Legacy has 3 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 30 MPG.
Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2021 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD
3 recall campaigns on this model year
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POWER TRAINSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles.NHTSA campaign 22V485000
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POWER TRAINSubaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles.NHTSA campaign 23V755000
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AIR BAGSSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles.NHTSA campaign 24V227000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2021 Subaru Legacy from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2021 Subaru Legacy over the last 6 months — the market firmed $215 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $19,775 |
| May 2026 | $19,900 |
| June 2026 | $19,950 |
| July 2026 | $20,892 |
| August 2026 | $20,942 |
| September 2026 | $19,990 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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As of September 15, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Subaru Legacy in this catalog, the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta has the lowest median asking price ($16,596, 426 listings with photos) and the 2021 Mazda MAZDA3 the highest ($19,998, 250 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 15, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2021 Subaru Legacy
All trims · United States
$19,935Comparison catalog median · 116 listings with photos in the comparison sample
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Middle 50%: $17,924–$22,797
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$3,045 lower median
2021 Nissan Altima
All trims
$16,890Median asking price · 755 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,900–$19,137
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$1,968 lower median
2021 Hyundai Sonata
All trims
$17,967Median asking price · 588 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$15,639–$19,998
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$63 higher median
2021 Mazda MAZDA3
All trims
$19,998Median asking price · 250 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$17,950–$22,450
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$3,339 lower median
2021 Volkswagen Jetta
All trims
$16,596Median asking price · 426 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,645–$18,495
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Subaru Legacy All trims | $19,935 | $17,924–$22,797 | 116 |
| 2021 Kia K5 All trims | $18,998 | $16,347–$21,065 | 621 |
| 2021 Nissan Altima All trims | $16,890 | $14,900–$19,137 | 755 |
| 2021 Hyundai Sonata All trims | $17,967 | $15,639–$19,998 | 588 |
| 2021 Mazda MAZDA3 All trims | $19,998 | $17,950–$22,450 | 250 |
| 2021 Volkswagen Jetta All trims | $16,596 | $14,645–$18,495 | 426 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: September 15, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 6 · 2020–2025What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 661 | $27,639 | 100% | 13,369 mi |
| 2024 | 620 | $25,384 | 92% | 35,662 mi |
| 2023 | 245 | $23,219 | 84% | 51,467 mi |
| 2022 | 347 | $21,061 | 76% | 65,665 mi |
| 2021 | 139 | $20,172 | 73% | 73,306 mi |
| 2020 | 237 | $17,996 | 65% | 83,510 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
