What a Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI Is Actually Worth
True Value$16,700
Fair Range$14,700 - $18,700
Median Recent Sold$18,000
VerdictWATCH
As of October 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI is actually worth $16,700 (fair range $14,700 to $18,700). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 260 recent confirmed sales, normalized for mileage, and blends auction hammer prices (grossed up for buyer's premium) with real-world asking behavior.
Sellers are currently asking a median of $13,300 — about 20% below what these cars have actually been selling for. Asks sitting below recent sold values can signal softening demand or motivated sellers.
As of October 2026, the Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI market has 748 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $13,399, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $10,900 and $16,300. Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI prices have decreased 16.7% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $18,000 to $14,995.
The typical Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI on the market has 112,617 miles. Listings spend an average of 89 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI Pricing
A fair price for a Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI in October 2026 is between $10,900 and $16,300 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $8,900 to $21,150 across 748 active listings.
Price Distribution (748 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$8,900
Budget / project cars
25th
$10,900
Below average price
Median (50th)
$13,399
Typical market price
75th
$16,300
Above average / premium
90th
$21,150
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $14,657, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
5
$26,000
10,000 - 25,000 mi
5
$40,373
25,000 - 50,000 mi
21
$20,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
231
$16,357
100,000 - 150,000 mi
377
$12,799
Over 150,000 mi
103
$9,694
Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI Price Trends
Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI prices have decreased 16.7% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q4, the median sale price was $14,995 across 3 sales, down from $18,000 in 2026-Q3.
On a year-over-year basis, Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI prices are down 13.1% ($14,995 vs. $17,250 a year ago).
Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2025-Q1
45
$17,900
$21,103
2025-Q2
42
$14,000
$17,114
2025-Q3
78
$18,207
$20,056
2025-Q4
62
$17,250
$22,344
2026-Q1
62
$21,000
$25,641
2026-Q2
126
$17,750
$19,826
2026-Q3
122
$18,000
$19,906
2026-Q4
3
$14,995
$15,382
Best Value Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI by Model Year
The 2002 Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI offers the best value with a median price of $8,245 across 13 listings. The most expensive model year is 1998 at a median of $29,337.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1996
2
$22,004
$15,991
$22,004
1997
6
$25,376
$12,032
$34,519
1998
6
$29,337
$23,883
$57,066
1999
1
$24,999
$24,999
$24,999
2000
7
$16,408
$12,628
$44,551
2001
10
$25,000
$16,378
$44,950
2002
13
$8,245
$6,195
$16,411
2003
8
$13,280
$10,700
$23,913
2004
17
$12,241
$2,800
$38,995
2005
10
$10,395
$8,900
$21,999
2006
20
$11,849
$4,900
$55,000
2007
16
$14,900
$9,549
$57,500
2008
47
$8,994
$4,994
$43,193
2009
32
$10,650
$3,000
$15,495
2010
34
$9,849
$5,495
$15,279
2011
103
$13,900
$7,995
$34,108
2012
94
$13,787
$5,995
$59,900
2013
175
$13,999
$7,500
$40,373
2014
139
$14,299
$7,995
$25,500
2015
5
$16,364
$14,900
$22,990
2019
1
$18,000
$18,000
$18,000
How Mileage Affects Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI Value
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 82,200 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
1,441 mi
2.02x
$33,814
6,772 mi
1.78x
$29,693
10,086 mi
1.90x
$31,714
22,419 mi
1.92x
$32,002
39,306 mi
1.57x
$26,298
66,015 mi
1.17x
$19,463
97,628 mi
0.88x
$14,613
142,019 mi
0.65x
$10,875
217,684 mi
0.51x
$8,483
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 1,441 miles, cars trade at roughly 2.02x the reference value. At the other end, 217,684-mile examples trade at about 0.51x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
→ FLAT
50%
volatile
71% over 52 tests
12 months
↓ DOWN
54%
volatile
39% over 46 tests
24 months
↓ DOWN
54%
volatile
21% over 34 tests
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI — every month we re-run the forecast as if we only knew what was knowable then, and grade it against what actually happened. We publish the hit rate either way. Full methodology & track record →
Where to Buy a Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI
The highest concentration of Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI listings is in WA with 90 active listings, followed by OR (78), CA (76), CO (46), IL (36).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in NJ at $9,885, while TX has the highest at $17,195. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $7,310.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
WA
90
$12,999
OR
78
$13,245
CA
76
$13,999
CO
46
$13,500
IL
36
$12,495
FL
27
$12,250
NC
25
$10,998
OH
25
$13,383
VA
21
$11,999
NJ
20
$9,885
Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI Market Velocity
Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI listings spend an average of 89 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.
The median time on market is 51 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $10,900 to $16,300. The median is $13,399. Anything below $10,900 is a strong value; above $16,300 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI prices have dropped 16.7% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 2002 model year has the lowest median price at $8,245, making it the most accessible entry point into Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 89 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.