Used Subaru WRX STI for Sale near North Carolina

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

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

The Subaru WRX STI's current nationwide average price is $26,887, and its year-round low is $25,005.55. That puts the model's pricing in a fairly tight band for shoppers comparing different model years. Recently, prices have come down for the 2019, 2020, and 2021 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Subaru WRX STI a good car?

Yes — the Subaru WRX STI earns strong praise from owners across the full model range, and its appeal is anchored by an all-generations owner rating of 4.82/5 across every model year in the data. Owners consistently highlight the thrilling performance, powerful engine, engaging driving experience, and the enjoyable sound that comes with the car’s rally-bred character. Expert reviews also point to the STI’s sharp driving feel, standard all-wheel drive, and distinctive personality as major strengths.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2021 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are the rough ride, the dated-feeling technology, and the cabin materials that lean more functional than upscale. For shoppers who want a focused performance car with real character, those compromises are part of the package.

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

Are Subaru WRX STI models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Subaru WRX STI highly, and the expert reviews reinforce its strong performance-focused identity and all-weather capability. Across the model years in the data, it comes across as a car that rewards enthusiastic driving and delivers a memorable ownership experience.

• Owners rate the Subaru WRX STI 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 tied more to condition, maintenance history, and modification status than to the model’s core appeal.

What should I look for when buying a used Subaru WRX STI?

Across all model years, at 64.7% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: blind-spot monitoring with lane-change assist and rear cross-traffic alert on the Limited trim
• Infotainment: 7-inch Starlink touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 16 mpg city, 22 mpg highway, and 18 mpg combined

Which Subaru WRX STI trim should I buy?

The 2021 Subaru WRX STI offers these trims:

• WRX STI: The best-value trim brings 19-inch alloy wheels with summer performance tires, LED headlights that move with the steering wheel, quad-tip exhaust, heated side mirrors, heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift handle, keyless access with pushbutton start, Ultrasuede and leather-trimmed upholstery, and a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Limited: This trim adds a power moonroof, Recaro sport bucket front seats, eight-way power-adjustability for the driver’s seat, Harman Kardon premium audio, and Starlink navigation.

What Subaru WRX STI do most buyers choose?

The Subaru WRX STI years with the most listings are 2020, 2019, and 2018.

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right color, mileage, and condition. They also often become the default starting point for buyers who want a balance of availability and value.

What is the Subaru WRX STI's resale value?

Most model years are moving slightly lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The changes are generally small, with one year showing a slight increase while the rest are either flat or down. That pattern suggests a market that is fairly stable overall rather than one making sharp moves in either direction.

The 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2021 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2016, 2015, and 2021 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Subaru WRX STI safe?

• 2021: 5/10
• 2020: 7/10

The 2021 WRX STI’s safety equipment includes blind-spot monitoring with lane-change assist and rear cross-traffic alert on the Limited trim.

For the safest used buy, the 2020 model posts the highest confirmed score of 7/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2020 model is at −1.9% versus a year ago, and the 2019 model is at −6.07%.
• Deal availability: The 2020 model has 26.7% good and great deals, and the 2019 model has 27.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2020 model has the most listings at a current average price of $30,930. The Subaru WRX STI offers a rally-bred driving character that makes it feel special every time you get behind the wheel.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The WRX STI is powered by a 2.5-liter turbocharged flat-four engine, makes 310 horsepower and 290 pound-feet of torque, and returns EPA-rated fuel economy of 16 mpg city, 22 mpg highway, and 18 mpg combined.
• Tech: The WRX STI comes equipped with the 7-inch Starlink touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and navigation on the Limited trim.
• Safety: The latest model adds blind-spot monitoring with lane-change assist and rear cross-traffic alert on the Limited trim.
• Starting price: Base MSRP for the 2021 Subaru WRX STI is $37,245.

If you're buying used today, the 2020 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2022 inventory to mature.

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