Used Subaru BRZ for Sale nearCincinnati, OH

How much does the Subaru BRZ cost in today's market?

Used Subaru BRZ prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Subaru BRZ's current nationwide average price is $27,560, and over the past year that average reached a low of $22,329. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023 and 2024 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Subaru BRZ a good car?

Yes — the Subaru BRZ is a strong pick if you want a fun, engaging sports coupe with a loyal owner following and a clear enthusiast identity. The all-generations owner rating is 4.59/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the BRZ for its agile handling, responsive steering, and stylish design, and many also value the car’s overall fun-to-drive character. Across the model years, the BRZ stands out as a car that delivers sharp chassis feel and a rewarding driving experience, with value often coming through as part of the appeal.

Expert reviews rate the 2015 and 2022 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs across recent expert-reviewed years center on a cramped back seat, limited power, and technology that some shoppers may find dated relative to newer sports coupes. Still, if you want a lightweight rear-drive coupe with strong enthusiast appeal, the BRZ’s strengths are easy to appreciate.

31.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru BRZ models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Subaru BRZ as a rewarding sports coupe with agile handling, strong driving feel, and a design that keeps the focus on the road. Expert coverage also reinforces that character by highlighting the BRZ’s balanced chassis, responsive steering, and enthusiast-friendly setup.

• Owners rate the Subaru BRZ between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most tied to how the car was driven and maintained, so a careful history check and a thorough pre-purchase inspection matter a lot.

What should I look for when buying a used Subaru BRZ?

Across all model years, at 71.7% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: EyeSight driver-assist tech on automatic-transmission models, with adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-sway warning, lead vehicle start alert, and automatic high beams; Limited models add blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, and steering responsive headlights.
• Infotainment: a standard 8-inch touchscreen and digital gauge cluster with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity, and SiriusXM satellite radio.
• Fuel efficiency: EPA fuel-economy ratings for the 2022 Subaru BRZ are 25 mpg combined (21 mpg city, 30 mpg highway) with the automatic transmission and 22 mpg combined (20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway) with the manual transmission.

Which Subaru BRZ trim should I buy?

The 2022 Subaru BRZ offers these trims:

• Premium: The entry trim starts with 17-inch wheels with Michelin Primacy tires, leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and the standard 8-inch touchscreen and digital gauge cluster. It suits you if you want the most affordable way into the BRZ lineup.
• Limited: This trim adds 18-inch wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires, Ultrasuede upholstery with red accent stitching, dual-mode heaters, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, steering responsive headlights, and reverse automatic braking on automatic models. It is the best-value trim if you want the fullest mix of comfort, tech, and safety equipment.

What Subaru BRZ do most buyers choose?

The Subaru BRZ years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

Higher-volume years tend to be the easiest to shop because you have more listings to compare and more chances to find the right color, trim, and price. They also often attract more deal opportunities, which can make them especially appealing for used buyers.

What is the Subaru BRZ's resale value?

The BRZ’s recent price movement is mostly downward, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want to avoid paying peak prices. The changes are especially noticeable on some newer and mid-cycle years, while a couple of model years are close to flat or slightly up.

The 2022 and 2023 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2022, 2023, and 2015 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Subaru BRZ safe?

• 2022: 7/10
• 2015: 7/10

The 2022 BRZ includes EyeSight driver-assist tech on automatic-transmission models, with adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-sway warning, lead vehicle start alert, and automatic high beams.

For the safest used buy, the 2015 and 2022 models both post the highest confirmed score of 7/10.

Should I buy a used Subaru BRZ now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −6.32% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −0.48%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 34.1% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 29.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $28,874. The Subaru BRZ offers a playful rear-drive character and sharp handling that make it especially appealing if you want a true enthusiast coupe.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2022 BRZ uses a Subaru boxer-four engine with Toyota’s D-4S fuel-injection system, makes 228 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, and is rated at 25 mpg combined (21 mpg city, 30 mpg highway) with the automatic transmission and 22 mpg combined (20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway) with the manual transmission.
• Tech: A standard 8-inch touchscreen and digital gauge cluster replace the previous 7-inch touchscreen and analog gauges, and Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity, and SiriusXM satellite radio are standard as well.
• Safety: EyeSight driver-assist tech arrives for the first time, and Limited models add blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, steering responsive headlights, and reverse automatic braking on automatic models.
• Starting price: Pricing for the 2022 Subaru BRZ starts at $28,955 for the base Premium trim level with the manual transmission.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.