A 2021 Subaru WRX still asks 68% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 37 sedans we price, that ranks #9, above the 58% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 2 (−27.4%), after which losses ease to about 14.8% a year. Mileage costs it 43%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 373 listings.
Subaru WRX value by year
The newest WRX at under half the 2023 price is the 2014, with a median asking price of $11,249 (49% of it). A 2018 and a 2017 ask almost the same, $16,999 against $17,500, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $32,496 | $37,988 | 3 | |
| 2025 | $27,000 | $40,123 | 6 | |
| 2024 | $12,500 | $37,995 | 6 | |
| 2023 | $16,995 | $29,977 | 17 | |
| 2022 | $17,995 | $31,595 | 23 | |
| 2021 | $16,900 | $28,995 | 15 | |
| 2020 | $16,155 | $35,000 | 35 | |
| 2019 | $15,500 | $30,200 | 33 | |
| 2018 | $13,950 | $33,477 | 38 | |
| 2017 | $12,000 | $25,000 | 47 | |
| 2016 | $9,000 | $24,900 | 33 | |
| 2015 | $7,650 | $20,995 | 34 | |
| 2014 | $6,500 | $13,750 | 5 | |
| 2013 | $8,900 | $19,000 | 8 | |
| 2012 | $4,000 | $19,000 | 7 | |
| 2011 | $8,900 | $18,000 | 10 | |
| 2010 | $5,500 | $15,555 | 4 | |
| 2009 | $4,000 | $16,993 | 8 | |
| 2008 | $2,500 | $12,900 | 6 | |
| 2007 | $2,500 | $17,399 | 6 | |
| 2006 | $8,499 | $18,599 | 4 | |
| 2005 | $8,000 | $22,000 | 3 | |
| 2004 | $3,750 | $4,350 | 5 | |
| 2003 | $8,000 | $9,500 | 3 | |
| 2002 | $1,000 | $7,200 | 11 | |
| 2001 | $17,900 | $17,900 | 3 |
How the Subaru WRX depreciates
The newest Subaru WRX has a median asking price of $33,995; a 25-year-older one runs about $17,900 — roughly 47% lost over 25 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Subaru WRX hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Corolla keeps 57%, the Lexus IS 68% and the Genesis G70 73%, against 68% for the WRX. The WRX holds value better than the Toyota Corolla, but not the Genesis G70.
The Subaru WRX market right now
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Crossing 100k miles costs a Subaru WRX about 43% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2023 Subaru WRX: a dealer trade-in offer is around $16,995, selling private-party nets about $22,800, and a lot asks near $29,977 — a $12,982 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the WRX costs a median 15% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 5 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Subaru WRX price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $23,150 (6) | $26,647 (38) | +15% |
| 2022 | $24,000 (13) | $24,748 (40) | +3% |
| 2021 | $22,500 (17) | $24,477 (31) | +9% |
| 2020 | $21,250 (18) | $25,145 (68) | +18% |
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Subaru WRX value FAQ
How much is a Subaru WRX worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $3,000 to $33,995 across 26 model years. A 2023 is worth about $22,800, the median of 17 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Subaru WRX's value?
Among WRXs from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $27,950, and those with 100,000 to 150,000 miles ask $15,988; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 43%.
Which Subaru WRX year is the best value?
The newest WRX at under half the 2023 price is the 2014, with a median asking price of $11,249 (49% of it). A 2018 and a 2017 ask almost the same, $16,999 against $17,500, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Subaru WRX cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 15% more, across 5 recent model years in our listings.
Does the WRX hold value better than the Toyota Corolla?
Yes: over 5 years the WRX keeps 68% of its value and the Toyota Corolla 57%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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