Subaru WRX Depreciation
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Subaru WRX lists at $23,193 — 39% below the $37,997 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $27,918 (26.5% below new). Median odometer at that age: 57,000 miles.
By the CarWhere Research Team · Live US listing medians · Updated 2026-10-25
| Model year | Age | Median asking price | vs new today | Median miles | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (new) | — | $37,997 | — | — | 4237 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | $34,138 | −10.2% | 6,897 | 188 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | $29,995 | −21.1% | 19,888 | 471 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | $27,918 | −26.5% | 30,496 | 540 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | $25,998 | −31.6% | 45,459 | 522 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | $23,193 | −39% | 57,000 | 275 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | $20,995 | −44.7% | 67,338 | 271 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | $18,995 | −50% | 82,409 | 280 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | $17,766 | −53.2% | 84,700 | 286 |
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings (min 40 per point) vs the Subaru WRX's median new price today. Live market data, not book-value estimates. Updated 2026-10-25.
Buying a used Subaru WRX? Two checks before the price.
See which Subaru WRX years to avoid (federal complaint and recall records by model year), then benchmark the asking price against what buyers actually paid. Cross-shopping? Compare curves in the 182-model depreciation study.
FAQ
How much does a Subaru WRX depreciate?
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Subaru WRX lists at $23,193 — 39% below the $37,997 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $27,918 (26.5% below new). Median odometer at that age: 57,000 miles. These are asking-price medians from live US dealer inventory (275 listings behind the 5-year figure), not book-value estimates.
What's the best age to buy a used Subaru WRX?
The steepest part of this curve is year 1 → 2, where it sheds another 10.9 points. Buying just after a steep drop means the previous owner paid it; the Subaru WRX's year-by-year table above shows exactly where the price settles.
Is a used Subaru WRX a good deal versus new?
A 3-year-old Subaru WRX saves about $10,079 versus new (26.5% below) with a median 30,496 miles on the clock. Whether that's the right trade depends on the model year — check the reliability record before the price.
Where does this data come from?
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings via licensed vehicle-data providers, aggregated per model year (minimum 40 listings per point) and compared with the Subaru WRX's median new price today (4237 new listings). Refreshed 2026-10-25. Republish with attribution to CarWhere (carwhere.com).