What a Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI Is Actually Worth
True Value$16,600
Fair Range$14,600 - $18,600
Median Recent Sold$18,000
VerdictWATCH
As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI is actually worth $16,600 (fair range $14,600 to $18,600). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 253 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 $13,600 — about 18% below what these cars have actually been selling for. Asks sitting below recent sold values can signal softening demand or motivated sellers.
As of August 2026, the Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI market has 610 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $13,750, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $10,757 and $16,364. Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI prices have increased 7.0% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $17,750 to $19,000.
The typical Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI on the market has 113,036 miles. Listings spend an average of 88 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 August 2026 is between $10,757 and $16,364 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $7,900 to $19,999 across 610 active listings.
Price Distribution (610 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$7,900
Budget / project cars
25th
$10,757
Below average price
Median (50th)
$13,750
Typical market price
75th
$16,364
Above average / premium
90th
$19,999
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $14,463, 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
6
$26,000
10,000 - 25,000 mi
7
$44,995
25,000 - 50,000 mi
20
$17,900
50,000 - 100,000 mi
176
$16,345
100,000 - 150,000 mi
299
$12,999
Over 150,000 mi
84
$8,725
Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI Price Trends
Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI prices have increased 7.0% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $19,000 across 60 sales, up from $17,750 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI prices are up 4.4% ($19,000 vs. $18,207 a year ago).
Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
45
$15,555
$20,297
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
124
$17,750
$19,859
2026-Q3
60
$19,000
$20,972
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 $6,500 across 13 listings. The most expensive model year is 1996 at a median of $35,000.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1996
1
$35,000
$35,000
$35,000
1997
1
$15,000
$15,000
$15,000
1998
1
$7,069
$7,069
$7,069
1999
2
$24,999
$9,000
$24,999
2000
1
$21,995
$21,995
$21,995
2001
7
$26,500
$18,500
$44,950
2002
13
$6,500
$4,999
$8,000
2003
6
$10,700
$3,000
$17,998
2004
13
$9,595
$3,000
$38,995
2005
9
$10,999
$5,900
$22,995
2006
28
$9,995
$3,800
$29,191
2007
13
$11,999
$8,500
$49,990
2008
30
$8,499
$3,900
$43,193
2009
24
$8,995
$3,000
$15,488
2010
24
$10,900
$3,000
$13,998
2011
69
$13,493
$6,500
$22,995
2012
61
$13,977
$8,088
$59,900
2013
149
$14,999
$7,999
$55,000
2014
147
$14,499
$7,750
$80,000
2015
7
$15,645
$4,000
$24,990
2017
1
$15,990
$15,990
$15,990
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 80,000 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
1,441 mi
2.05x
$34,027
6,736 mi
1.75x
$29,083
9,983 mi
1.92x
$31,873
22,585 mi
1.82x
$30,172
39,503 mi
1.54x
$25,499
66,129 mi
1.15x
$19,079
97,835 mi
0.85x
$14,097
141,909 mi
0.65x
$10,763
218,623 mi
0.59x
$9,811
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 1,441 miles, cars trade at roughly 2.05x the reference value. At the other end, 218,623-mile examples trade at about 0.59x. 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
↑ UP
45%
volatile
72% over 50 tests
12 months
↑ UP
44%
volatile
43% over 44 tests
24 months
↑ UP
42%
volatile
16% over 32 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 62 active listings, followed by CA (53), OR (47), CO (31), TX (30).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in PA at $10,000, while WA has the highest at $15,645. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $5,645.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
WA
62
$15,645
CA
53
$12,995
OR
47
$13,595
CO
31
$14,600
TX
30
$14,813
FL
29
$12,711
IL
27
$10,999
VA
26
$11,995
PA
20
$10,000
OH
19
$13,983
Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI Market Velocity
Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI listings spend an average of 88 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 40 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: $10,757 to $16,364. The median is $13,750. Anything below $10,757 is a strong value; above $16,364 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI prices have risen 7.0% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 2002 model year has the lowest median price at $6,500, making it the most accessible entry point into Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 88 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.