What a Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI Is Actually Worth
True Value$16,300
Fair Range$14,400 - $18,300
Median Recent Sold$17,600
VerdictUNDERVALUED
As of July 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI is actually worth $16,300 (fair range $14,400 to $18,300). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 250 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 $14,300 — about 12% below what these cars have actually been selling for. Asks sitting below recent sold values can signal softening demand or motivated sellers.
As of July 2026, the Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI market has 637 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $13,999, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $11,251 and $17,644. Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI prices have increased 140.3% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $17,350 to $41,697.
The typical Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI on the market has 106,378 miles. Listings spend an average of 91 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 July 2026 is between $11,251 and $17,644 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $8,500 to $21,995 across 637 active listings.
Price Distribution (637 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$8,500
Budget / project cars
25th
$11,251
Below average price
Median (50th)
$13,999
Typical market price
75th
$17,644
Above average / premium
90th
$21,995
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $15,499, 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
12
$26,000
10,000 - 25,000 mi
11
$49,995
25,000 - 50,000 mi
28
$19,998
50,000 - 100,000 mi
204
$16,993
100,000 - 150,000 mi
291
$12,995
Over 150,000 mi
81
$8,995
Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI Price Trends
Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI prices have increased 140.3% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $41,697 across 1 sales, up from $17,350 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI prices are up 129.0% ($41,697 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
66
$17,250
$22,053
2026-Q1
55
$19,999
$25,276
2026-Q2
64
$17,350
$19,604
2026-Q3
1
$41,697
$41,697
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 $7,500 across 11 listings. The most expensive model year is 2001 at a median of $44,950.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1993
1
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
1994
1
$13,500
$13,500
$13,500
1997
1
$15,000
$15,000
$15,000
1999
2
$24,999
$11,500
$24,999
2000
2
$22,995
$3,500
$22,995
2001
4
$44,950
$17,555
$44,950
2002
11
$7,500
$3,600
$9,990
2003
4
$12,777
$9,500
$18,998
2004
14
$12,888
$3,500
$59,900
2005
19
$12,000
$2,850
$39,950
2006
20
$10,495
$4,000
$27,995
2007
13
$14,900
$8,000
$49,990
2008
30
$9,299
$5,999
$43,193
2009
27
$8,995
$3,000
$16,985
2010
33
$11,582
$3,000
$23,995
2011
83
$12,950
$5,500
$32,950
2012
59
$14,500
$8,900
$59,900
2013
152
$15,998
$4,995
$55,000
2014
146
$15,495
$9,495
$80,000
2015
12
$17,595
$4,250
$23,867
2021
1
$39,800
$39,800
$39,800
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 80,650 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
1,441 mi
2.16x
$35,238
6,760 mi
1.72x
$28,065
9,983 mi
1.99x
$32,466
22,446 mi
1.93x
$31,401
39,809 mi
1.61x
$26,285
66,159 mi
1.15x
$18,790
97,486 mi
0.86x
$14,038
142,478 mi
0.69x
$11,181
218,623 mi
0.60x
$9,830
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 1,441 miles, cars trade at roughly 2.16x the reference value. At the other end, 218,623-mile examples trade at about 0.60x. 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
44%
volatile
73% over 49 tests
12 months
↑ UP
44%
volatile
37% over 43 tests
24 months
↑ UP
42%
volatile
16% over 31 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 CA with 65 active listings, followed by CO (60), OR (52), WA (47), VA (31).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in NJ at $11,990, while TX has the highest at $16,995. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $5,005.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
65
$12,888
CO
60
$13,976
OR
52
$14,445
WA
47
$12,951
VA
31
$13,995
IL
23
$13,998
NY
19
$12,999
TX
18
$16,995
PA
17
$12,994
AZ
15
$14,444
Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI Market Velocity
Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI listings spend an average of 91 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 48 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: $11,251 to $17,644. The median is $13,999. Anything below $11,251 is a strong value; above $17,644 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI prices have risen 140.3% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 2002 model year has the lowest median price at $7,500, making it the most accessible entry point into Subaru WRX / Impreza WRX / STI ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 91 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.