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 $26,494, and its year-round low is $22,404.20. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits right now, with recent model years clustering in the upper-$20,000s and older examples reaching lower price points. 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 across the lineup, and its appeal is anchored by a 4.59/5 all-generations owner rating. Owners consistently praise its agile performance, engaging handling, responsive steering, and stylish design, while also calling out its fun driving experience and strong value. Expert reviews rate the 2015 and 2022 models among the highest across all years. The main trade-offs in recent expert-tested years center on a cramped back seat, limited power, and technology that some shoppers may want to compare carefully against their priorities. 30.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru BRZ models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the BRZ highly, and the recurring praise centers on its fun-to-drive character, engaging handling, and strong value. Expert commentary also reinforces the BRZ’s appeal as a lightweight, balanced sports coupe that delivers a rewarding driving experience.

• 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 manageable when you verify service history and choose a well-kept example, especially on older cars with higher accident exposure.

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

Across all model years, at 70% 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 on automatic-transmission models, with blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, and steering responsive headlights on the BRZ Limited.
• 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:

• Premium: The entry trim gives you the BRZ’s core rear-drive sports-car formula, 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’s the best-value choice if you want the BRZ’s balance of price and driving character.
• 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.

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 get more listings to compare and a better chance of finding the color, trim, and equipment mix you want. They also tend to be the years most shoppers cross-shop first, which helps keep the market active.

What is the Subaru BRZ's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The largest drop is on the newest model year, while the other years show smaller declines that suggest steadier pricing. Overall, the pattern points to a market where recent BRZs have become more approachable for buyers.

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

The BRZ gets Subaru’s EyeSight driver-assist tech for the first time, albeit only on automatic-transmission 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 −7.51% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −1.19%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 30.2% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 29.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $28,884. The Subaru BRZ offers agile handling, responsive steering, and a playful rear-drive character that make it especially rewarding on a winding road.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest 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 reaches its torque peak at 3,700 rpm.
• Tech: The latest BRZ adds a standard 8-inch touchscreen and digital gauge cluster, plus Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity, and SiriusXM satellite radio.
• Safety: The latest BRZ adds Subaru’s EyeSight driver-assist tech for the first time, with adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-sway warning, lead vehicle start alert, and automatic high beams.
• 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 2028 inventory to mature. These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.