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 $28,158, and its year-round low is $22,354.79. That gives you a useful snapshot of what this model is trading for right now across the lineup. 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 is a strong pick if you want a fun, engaging sports coupe with broad owner appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.59/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the BRZ for its agile performance, engaging handling, responsive steering, and stylish design. They also tend to value its fun driving experience and strong value, even when they wish for more power or a bit more comfort.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are a cramped back seat, limited power, and technology that some years describe as outdated. Even so, the BRZ’s balance, rear-drive character, and enthusiast-focused feel make it a compelling used sports car.

23.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru BRZ models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the BRZ highly for driving enjoyment, and expert coverage repeatedly points to its balanced chassis, engaging handling, and strong value. Across the model range, it has the kind of straightforward sports-car formula that tends to appeal to buyers who want a focused, rewarding drive.

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

For long-term ownership, the biggest risk for used buyers is choosing a car with a rough history or one that has been driven hard without careful maintenance.

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

Across all model years, at 70.9% 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: Subaru’s EyeSight driver-assist tech, with adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-sway warning, lead vehicle start alert, and automatic high beams.
• Infotainment: A standard 8-inch touchscreen and digital gauge cluster with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity, and SiriusXM satellite radio.
• Fuel efficiency: 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:

• BRZ Premium: This is the entry point, and it gives you the core BRZ formula with a manual transmission, 17-inch wheels with Michelin Primacy tires, leather upholstery, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
• BRZ Limited: This is the best-value trim if you want the most complete mix of comfort, grip, and driver-assist equipment. It adds 18-inch wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires, Ultrasuede 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.

What Subaru BRZ do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare prices, trims, and condition. They also tend to be the years most buyers gravitate toward when looking for a balance of availability and value.

What is the Subaru BRZ's resale value?

The table shows a broad downward move in prices, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The largest drop is in the newest model year, while the other years show smaller declines. That pattern suggests recent BRZs have softened enough to create better buying opportunities without erasing their appeal.

The 2023, 2022, 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

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 −7.68% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −1.07%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 23.3% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 24.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $27,607. The Subaru BRZ offers sharp handling, rear-drive balance, and a playful, enthusiast-focused character that makes it rewarding on a winding road.

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 the BRZ Limited adds blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, and steering responsive headlights.
• Starting price: The BRZ Premium trim level starts at $28,955 with the manual transmission.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.