A 2026 Subaru WRX averages $35,935 today, with most selling between $35,414 and $36,915. ForCar prices the Subaru WRX from real US listings across 26 model years ($4,000–$35,935) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2021 Subaru WRX still asks 60% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 33 sedans we price, that ranks #14, above the 57% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 8 (−23%). Mileage costs it 40%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 646 listings.
Subaru WRX value by year
What a Subaru WRX is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $35,414 | $36,915 | 3 | |
| 2025 | $28,000 | $39,995 | 6 | |
| 2024 | $17,900 | $34,900 | 15 | |
| 2023 | $20,000 | $31,299 | 30 | |
| 2022 | $18,000 | $30,991 | 25 | |
| 2021 | $15,950 | $36,900 | 16 | |
| 2020 | $17,735 | $33,999 | 45 | |
| 2019 | $15,145 | $29,999 | 52 | |
| 2018 | $13,300 | $41,999 | 77 | |
| 2017 | $13,900 | $22,995 | 92 | |
| 2016 | $9,000 | $22,995 | 56 | |
| 2015 | $12,790 | $20,951 | 62 | |
| 2014 | $7,250 | $14,999 | 20 | |
| 2013 | $8,000 | $19,000 | 14 | |
| 2012 | $11,500 | $16,999 | 11 | |
| 2011 | $2,500 | $24,888 | 8 | |
| 2010 | $5,500 | $15,869 | 15 | |
| 2009 | $8,500 | $16,993 | 14 | |
| 2008 | $5,995 | $12,500 | 22 | |
| 2007 | $7,500 | $18,145 | 15 | |
| 2006 | $8,845 | $19,999 | 21 | |
| 2005 | $5,500 | $17,000 | 4 | |
| 2004 | $2,000 | $7,000 | 4 | |
| 2003 | $5,100 | $10,000 | 3 | |
| 2002 | $1,800 | $13,000 | 13 | |
| 2001 | $17,900 | $17,900 | 3 |
How the Subaru WRX depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Subaru WRX loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Subaru WRX averages $35,935; a 25-year-older one runs about $17,900 — roughly 50% lost over 25 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Subaru WRX hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2026 price a 2021 car still asks. Higher is better — the Subaru WRX sits at #14 of 33, against a class median of 57%.
The Subaru WRX market right now
What the market asks for a Subaru WRX at each model year — the median of 1,675 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Subaru WRX value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Subaru WRX is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Subaru WRX about 40% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Subaru WRX has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2026 Subaru WRX: a dealer trade-in offer is around $35,414, selling private-party nets about $35,935, and a lot asks near $36,915 — a $1,501 spread on the same car.
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Subaru WRX value FAQ
How much is a Subaru WRX worth?
A 2026 Subaru WRX averages $35,935 today (roughly $35,414–$36,915). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Subaru WRX value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Subaru WRX value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Subaru WRX from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Subaru WRX year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Subaru WRX Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Subaru WRXs are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.
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