Used Subaru WRX for Sale nearOkeechobee, FL

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

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

The Subaru WRX's current nationwide average price is $23,483, and over the past year that average reached a low of $22,645. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits today and how far prices have moved within the year.

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 WRX a good car?

Yes — the Subaru WRX is a strong pick if you want a performance sedan with a loyal following and broad owner appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.82/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the WRX for its thrilling performance, sporty handling, and all-wheel-drive confidence. Across the years, the turbocharged power, manual-transmission involvement, and everyday usability come through as recurring strengths, while the car’s enthusiast character remains a major part of its appeal.

Expert reviews rate the 2016 and 2020 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert coverage are outdated technology, poor fuel economy, and interior quality or comfort concerns. For shoppers who value driving excitement first, those compromises are part of the WRX formula.

31.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru WRX models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the WRX as engaging, capable, and rewarding to drive, and that enthusiasm shows up across the model years in the data. Expert coverage also reinforces the car’s strong performance character and everyday usability.

• Owners rate the Subaru WRX between 4.33 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 WRX?

Across all model years, at 71.9% 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 EyeSight safety system
• Infotainment: Subaru Starlink infotainment system with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
• Fuel efficiency: The WRX's EPA fuel economy ratings of 22 mpg combined (19 mpg city, 26 mpg highway) with the manual transmission and 21 mpg combined (19 mpg city, 25 mpg highway) with the CVT are respectable for a performance car.

Which Subaru WRX trim should I buy?

The 2023 Subaru WRX offers these trims:

• WRX: The entry point gives you the WRX’s core enthusiast formula, and it suits you if you want the simplest path into the model.
• Premium: This trim adds the 11.6-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen and is the best-value choice if you want a stronger mix of everyday usability and features.
• Limited: This trim adds more comfort and safety-oriented equipment, including the available upgraded headlights mentioned in testing.
• GT: This trim adds Recaro Performance Design front seats, Ultrasuede upholstery, electronically controlled dampers, and drive mode select, making it the most feature-rich choice.

What Subaru WRX do most buyers choose?

The Subaru WRX years with the most listings are 2023, 2022, and 2024.

Higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and a better chance of finding the right trim, mileage, and price combination. They also tend to attract more deal opportunities, which helps if you want flexibility while shopping.

What is the Subaru WRX's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the WRX lineup, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. Most model years are posting declines, and several are down by around 5% or more year over year.

That pattern suggests you may find better value in the current market than you would have a year ago. The smaller changes on some newer years also point to stronger pricing on the most recent models.

The 2023, 2015, and 2021 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Subaru WRX safe?

• 2023: 9/10
• 2022: 5/10
• 2021: 6/10
• 2020: 9/10
• 2016: 9/10

Subaru's EyeSight safety system is standard on the 2023 WRX with the CVT.

For the safest used buy, the 2016, 2020 and 2023 models all post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −3.7% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −1.46%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 33.2% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 35.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $28,415. The Subaru WRX offers a distinctive enthusiast character that blends rally-bred performance with everyday usability.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The WRX is powered by a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder boxer engine with 271 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: The WRX's Subaru Starlink infotainment system includes standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration and two display configurations.
• Safety: The WRX gets Subaru's EyeSight safety system, which adds adaptive cruise control, automated lane-centering, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, and lane-departure warning.
• Starting price: Pricing starts at $31,625 for the base model 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 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.