New Subaru WRX for Sale nearManor, PA

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 $23,550, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $22,644 over the past 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 a clear enthusiast identity. 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, turbocharged power, and standard all-wheel drive. Many also like how it blends driving excitement with everyday usability, especially with the manual transmission.

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

The main tradeoffs that come up most often are outdated technology, poor fuel economy, and a cabin that can feel less refined than some rivals. For used shoppers, that means the WRX makes the most sense when you value driving enjoyment and traction more than polish.

33.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru WRX models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the WRX as a fun, confidence-inspiring car with strong performance and all-wheel-drive capability. Expert feedback also points to a car that delivers competent, predictable driving behavior and a durable-feeling cabin.

• 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 best managed by choosing a well-documented example with a clean history and regular maintenance.

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

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:

• Infotainment: Subaru Starlink infotainment with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, plus either a pair of 7-inch touchscreens or an 11.6-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen.
• 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 trim keeps the core WRX formula intact with stylish design, great handling, and a manual transmission, making it the value-focused choice for drivers who want the enthusiast experience first.
• Premium: This trim adds more equipment and is the best-value pick for many shoppers because it builds on the WRX’s core performance with a broader feature set.
• Limited: This trim adds more comfort and convenience features, including available blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert in the expert review, for buyers who want a more upscale daily driver.
• GT: This trim adds Recaro Performance Design front seats, Ultrasuede upholstery, electronically controlled dampers, and drive mode customization, making it the most performance- and tech-focused choice.

What Subaru WRX do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume years tend to be popular because they offer a strong mix of availability, pricing, and newer-model appeal. They also give you more listings to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim and condition.

What is the Subaru WRX's resale value?

Most WRX model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The changes are generally modest rather than dramatic, so pricing remains fairly steady across the lineup. The smallest declines are concentrated in the most recent and oldest model years, which suggests those versions are staying closer to their prior values.

The 2015, 2023, and 2024 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

The 2023 WRX includes Subaru's EyeSight safety system on CVT-equipped models, with adaptive cruise control, automated lane-centering, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, and lane-departure warning.

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 −3.49% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −2.92%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 36.9% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 36.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $27,837. The Subaru WRX offers a rally-inspired driving character that makes it especially appealing if you want a sporty sedan with real personality.

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, and it returns 22 mpg combined (19 mpg city, 26 mpg highway) with the manual transmission or 21 mpg combined (19 mpg city, 25 mpg highway) with the CVT.
• Tech: The WRX's Subaru Starlink infotainment system includes standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration and two display configurations, including an 11.6-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen on Premium and higher trims.
• Safety: The latest WRX adds EyeSight safety equipment with 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 October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.