Subaru Outback headlight assembly price snapshot
- Low
- $60
- Average
- $465
- High
- $1,480
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Outback headlight assembly?
Asking prices from 285 salvage yards in 39 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
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Part overview
About the Subaru Outback headlight assembly
What the headlight assembly does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used headlight assembly price guide →
Also known asHeadlamp AssemblyHeadlampHead Light
Price summary
A used Subaru Outback headlight assembly costs $60 to $1,480, with a median asking price of $325. Based on 1,610 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2026 (12 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Subaru Outback headlight assembly is listed
We found priced Subaru Outback headlight assembly listings at 285 salvage yards across 39 states. California supplies the most, with 373 listings (23% of the total) from 47 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $170, while New Jersey yards ask $850, 400% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 373 | 47 | $200-38% |
| Florida | 348 | 21 | $170-48% |
| Texas | 310 | 42 | $200-38% |
| Michigan | 75 | 19 | $664+104% |
| Wisconsin | 49 | 9 | $775+138% |
| Georgia | 43 | 12 | $749+130% |
| North Carolina | 43 | 12 | $750+131% |
| New Jersey | 43 | 5 | $850+162% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $325 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Outback headlight assembly replacement cost?
- Used part
- $325
- Subaru Outback median asking price
- Labor
- $50–$300
- 0.5–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $375–$625
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for headlight assembly replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include headlight aiming; some vehicles require bumper removal at the high end. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full headlight assembly replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru Outback headlight assembly cost by year?
2025198 listingsFits 3 years$775$100 – $1,1792024193 listingsFits 3 years$775$100 – $1,1792023181 listingsFits 8 years$244$70 – $1,4802022183 listingsFits 8 years$148$70 – $1,4802021183 listingsFits 8 years$247$70 – $1,4802020182 listingsFits 8 years$170$70 – $1,4802019174 listingsFits 7 years$170$78 – $1,2502018168 listingsFits 7 years$170$80 – $1,2502017192 listingsFits 7 years$170$80 – $1,2392016143 listingsFits 2 years$156$60 – $9752015172 listingsFits 2 years$200$74 – $1,035
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Outback headlight assembly cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Outback headlight assembly are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Halogen turn signal, RH, lists at a $700 median, while Halogen turn signal, LH commands $789, a 13% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2022 units carry the lowest median at $148, while 2024 tops the table at $775. Parts from 2017–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2022 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Outback sits 30% below the Toyota RAV4 ($463), 19% below the Ram 1500 ($400), and 61% below the Ford Explorer ($836) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used headlight assembly: what to check
- Check for lens hazing and moisture intrusion, the two most common headlight defects.
- Verify halogen vs HID vs LED. The same year often has multiple lighting packages.
- Confirm all mounting tabs are intact; broken tabs mean loose, misaimed lights.
- Buy in pairs when prices allow. Mismatched lens clarity is easy to spot.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Subaru Outback parts are priced?
01wide ±139%
Side Mirror
$166median
$40$500
02wide ±171%
Tail Light
$120median
$40$450
03wide ±266%
Wheels
$145median
$28$800
04wide ±105%
Strut
$100median
$30$240
05wide ±138%
Steering Rack
$250median
$60$750
06wide ±209%
Axle Shaft
$85median
$30$385
07wide ±173%
Grille
$147median
$25$534
08wide ±165%
Transmission
$1,087median
$232$3,820
09wide ±164%
Engine
$1,500median
$399$5,329
10wide ±196%
Starter
$92median
$20$380
11wide ±113%
Fender
$200median
$75$525
12wide ±111%
AC Compressor
$136median
$40$343
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Outback headlight assembly prices
Headlight Assemblycompare
ToyotaRAV4vsSubaruOutback
RAV4$463
Outback$325
$138 diff11,860 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareFordExplorervsSubaruOutback
Explorer$836
Outback$325
$511 diff8,281 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareJeepGrandCherokeevsSubaruOutback
Cherokee$475
Outback$325
$150 diff7,927 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareKiaSportagevsSubaruOutback
Sportage$750
Outback$325
$425 diff7,650 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareMercedesSClassvsSubaruOutback
Class$1,450
Outback$325
$1,125 diff7,408 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareFordEdgevsSubaruOutback
Edge$785
Outback$325
$460 diff7,288 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±129%
BMW X3
$1,280median
$425$3,735
BMWwide ±137%
BMW X5
$1,675median
$400$4,985
Chevywide ±108%
Chevy Equinox
$600median
$119$1,420
Chevywide ±143%
Chevy Malibu
$500median
$90$1,522
Chevywide ±129%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$800median
$240$2,299
Chevywide ±99%
Chevy Tahoe
$750median
$175$1,660
Chevywide ±84%
Chevy Traverse
$800median
$185$1,534
Dodgewide ±115%
Dodge Challenger
$705median
$180$1,800
Dodgewide ±175%
Dodge Charger
$416median
$80$1,540
Subaruwide ±115%
Subaru Crosstrek
$600median
$100$1,480
Subaruwide ±120%
Subaru Forester
$625median
$105$1,600
Subaruwide ±212%
Subaru Impreza
$332median
$70$1,480
Common questions
Subaru Outback headlight assembly FAQ
How much is a used headlight assembly for a Subaru Outback?
The median asking price is $325 across 1,610 priced listings from 285 yards. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $148.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Outback headlight assembly?
Using a used part, a Subaru Outback headlight assembly replacement typically runs $375–$625 all-in: the median used headlight assembly for this model lists at $325, and independent-shop labor for headlight assembly replacement typically takes 0.5–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$300). The labor figure does not include headlight aiming; some vehicles require bumper removal at the high end. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Subaru Outback model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru Outback headlight assembly years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Outback headlight assembly fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.