For the same model year, dealers ask 8 points more than private sellers; MN is the cheapest state at -8% and WA the priciest at +29%; a manual WRX asks +14% against the median of its model year.
Subaru WRX price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | 5 | |
| 2023 | — | 17 | |
| 2022 | — | 21 | |
| 2021 | — | 12 | |
| 2020 | 1.9× | 31 | |
| 2019 | 1.9× | 33 | |
| 2018 | 2× | 40 | |
| 2017 | 2.1× | 50 | |
| 2016 | — | 26 | |
| 2015 | — | 29 | |
| 2014 | — | 10 | |
| 2013 | — | 9 | |
| 2012 | — | 5 | |
| 2011 | — | 11 | |
| 2010 | — | 6 | |
| 2009 | — | 8 | |
| 2008 | — | 5 | |
| 2007 | — | 8 | |
| 2006 | — | 5 | |
| 2004 | — | 5 | |
| 2002 | — | 11 |
For the 2019 model year, the Subaru WRX has a median asking price of $20,527; the Toyota Corolla asks $13,500 and the Toyota C-HR $11,800. It is the priciest of the three, 74% above the cheapest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Subaru WRX the dealer markup works out at 8% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 591 | +15.2% | $21,164 |
| Private seller | 342 | +7.6% | $14,754 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 780 | +15.4% | $19,017 |
| Rebuilt | 77 | -16.1% | $16,530 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2018 WRX, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 25–50k and 100–125k bands the asking price falls 38%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 25–50k miles | 13 | |
| 50–75k miles | 28 | |
| 75–100k miles | 36 | |
| 100–125k miles | 34 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Subaru WRX is transmission: MANUAL asks +14% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Manual | 796 | +13.8% |
| Transmission | Automatic | 89 | -4.6% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Subaru WRX asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is WA at +29%, cheapest MN at -8% — 36 points apart, which on a $17,995 car is roughly $6,514.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| MN | 30 | |
| CO | 69 | |
| NV | 61 | |
| AZ | 26 | |
| TX | 25 | |
| ID | 23 | |
| HI | 30 | |
| CA | 206 | |
| OR | 249 | |
| WA | 167 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Subaru WRX cost?
The median asking price is $17,995 across 1,103 live listings. A 2002 asks about $3,000 and a 2024 about $20,995. The most listed year is 2017, at $15,995.
Is a used WRX cheaper than a Toyota Corolla?
No. For the 2019 model year the WRX has a median asking price of $20,527 and the Toyota Corolla $13,500, so the WRX asks 52% more.
Is it cheaper to buy a WRX from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 15.2% above and private sellers 7.6% above, a gap of about $1,884 on a 2023 at $24,795.
How much value does a WRX lose per 25,000 miles?
About 16% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2018 WRX, measured from the 50–75k band to the 100–125k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Subaru WRX valuation tool.
How much less is a rebuilt-title WRX worth?
A rebuilt-title WRX asks 16% less than the median for its model year (77 listings): about $3,992 off a 2023 at $24,795.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a WRX?
Of the states with enough listings, MN asks least at -7.7% against the national median, and WA most at +28.5%. On the typical $17,995 WRX that spread is about $6,514.
Why do WRX prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 50 listings of the 2017 WRX, the priciest tenth asks 2.1× what the cheapest tenth does: $25,000 against $12,000.
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