Used Subaru BRZ for Sale nearSan Diego, CA

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 $26,941, and over the past year that nationwide average price reached a low of $22,363. Recently, prices have come down for the 2022, 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 earns strong marks from owners for its engaging handling, agile performance, and stylish design.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.59/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the BRZ for its fun driving experience, responsive steering, and excellent value. Across the model years, the car’s balanced chassis and driver-focused character come through as recurring strengths.

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

The main trade-offs that come up in expert reviews are the cramped back seat, limited power, and some older technology on earlier years.

29.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru BRZ models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the BRZ as a fun, well-balanced sports car with agile handling and strong driver appeal. Expert feedback also points to a car that stays true to its lightweight, enthusiast-focused character while adding useful modern equipment in newer years.

• 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, the main long-term ownership risk is choosing a higher-mileage example with a rough history, so a careful vehicle-history check matters.

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

Across all model years, at 72.7% 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, steering responsive headlights, and reverse automatic braking on automatic-transmission Limited models.
• 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 base Premium trim gives you the BRZ’s core rear-wheel-drive sports-car setup, 17-inch wheels with Michelin Primacy tires, leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and the standard six-speed manual or available automatic transmission. It’s the value pick if you want the BRZ experience with the essentials.
• Limited: The Limited 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-transmission models.

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 usually get more choices in price, mileage, and condition. They also tend to be the years most buyers cross-shop first when looking for a used BRZ.

What is the Subaru BRZ's resale value?

Prices are moving lower across the years shown, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want more room to negotiate. The sharpest drop is in the newest model year, while the other recent years are changing only slightly. That pattern gives you a mix of stronger value on newer examples and relatively stable pricing on the rest.

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

The 2022, 2023, and 2017 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

EyeSight driver-assist tech is standard on automatic-transmission 2022 BRZ models, and Limited trims add blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, steering responsive headlights, and reverse automatic braking on automatic-transmission Limited models.

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 −7.64% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −0.82%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 29.9% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 28.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $28,666. The Subaru BRZ offers a balanced, driver-focused character that makes it especially appealing if you want a fun sports coupe with strong everyday usability.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: As before, the 2022 BRZ uses a Subaru boxer-four engine with Toyota’s D-4S fuel-injection system, which combines port and direct injection, and the new 2.4-liter BRZ engine makes 228 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque.
• 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: The BRZ gets Subaru’s EyeSight driver-assist tech for the first time, albeit only on automatic-transmission models, and Limited models add blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, steering responsive headlights, and reverse automatic braking.
• 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 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.