New Subaru WRX for Sale nearSan Luis Obispo, CA

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 $23,707, and its year-round low is $22,643.01. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits right now if you're shopping used. 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-focused used car with 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, all-wheel-drive capability, and engaging driving experience, with the manual transmission often singled out as part of the appeal. Expert reviews also point to the WRX's distinctive styling and confident handling, while the trade-offs across recent years include outdated technology, poor value for money, and less cargo space than rivals. Expert reviews rate the 2016 and 2020 models among the highest across all years. 31.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru WRX models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the WRX for its performance, handling, and all-wheel-drive confidence, and that enthusiasm shows up across the model years in the data. Expert commentary also reinforces the WRX's strong driving 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, the main long-term ownership risk is choosing a higher-mileage example with a rough history, so a careful vehicle-history check matters.

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

Across all model years, at 72.2% 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 safety system
• Infotainment: Subaru Starlink infotainment system with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration and two display configurations
• 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 base trim gives you the WRX formula with standard all-wheel drive, a manual transmission, and the model's core performance character.
• Premium: This is the best-value trim if you want the WRX's everyday usability with added equipment and the larger 11.6-inch touchscreen.
• Limited: This trim adds more comfort and convenience equipment, making it a strong choice if you want a more upscale-feeling WRX.
• GT: This trim brings the most performance-oriented setup in the 2023 lineup, along with the most extensive equipment.

What Subaru WRX do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be the most visible choices because they give you more inventory to compare and more pricing spread to work with. They also line up with the newer-generation WRX, which keeps the model's core performance and all-wheel-drive appeal front and center.

What is the Subaru WRX's resale value?

Most WRX model years are down year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used and want to buy after prices have softened. The declines are generally larger on older examples, while the newest years are moving down more slowly. That pattern suggests recent WRX models are still in relatively strong demand compared with older ones.

The 2023, 2021, and 2020 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 with the CVT on the 2023 WRX.

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 −4.33% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −1.24%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 32.2% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 32.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $28,409. The Subaru WRX offers a distinctive rally-bred character with standard all-wheel drive and engaging handling.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The WRX is an in-betweener in its segment. With 271 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque generated by its 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder boxer engine, the Subaru develops more horsepower (albeit less torque) than a Volkswagen Golf GTI, but less than a Golf R.
• 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 is notable for using stereo cameras mounted in a less-vulnerable position behind the windshield in place of the bumper- or grille-mounted radar units most other automakers use as sensors for their driver aids.
• Starting price: Pricing starts at $31,625 (including the $1,020 destination charge) 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 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.