As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Subaru BRAT is actually worth $17,500 (fair range $14,800 to $20,700). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 12 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 $9,500 — about 46% 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 BRAT market has 6 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $10,999, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $7,000 and $11,000. Subaru BRAT prices have increased 62.2% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $16,951 to $27,500.
The typical Subaru BRAT on the market has 136,000 miles.
Current Subaru BRAT Pricing
A fair price for a Subaru BRAT in August 2026 is between $7,000 and $11,000 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $5,000 to $23,999 across 6 active listings.
Price Distribution (6 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$5,000
Budget / project cars
25th
$7,000
Below average price
Median (50th)
$10,999
Typical market price
75th
$11,000
Above average / premium
90th
$23,999
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $11,000, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Subaru BRAT Price Trends
Subaru BRAT prices have increased 62.2% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q2, the median sale price was $27,500 across 4 sales, up from $16,951 in 2026-Q1.
On a year-over-year basis, Subaru BRAT prices are up 120.0% ($27,500 vs. $12,500 a year ago).
Subaru BRAT Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q3
6
$12,250
$12,452
2024-Q4
6
$13,500
$15,292
2025-Q1
7
$12,500
$15,164
2025-Q2
5
$12,500
$13,300
2025-Q3
1
$18,950
$18,950
2025-Q4
5
$15,500
$14,094
2026-Q1
2
$16,951
$15,726
2026-Q2
4
$27,500
$23,850
Best Value Subaru BRAT by Model Year
The 1979 Subaru BRAT offers the best value with a median price of $5,000 across 1 listings. The most expensive model year is 1985 at a median of $23,999.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1979
1
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
1981
1
$7,000
$7,000
$7,000
1984
1
$11,000
$11,000
$11,000
1985
2
$23,999
$10,999
$23,999
1987
1
$8,000
$8,000
$8,000
How Mileage Affects Subaru BRAT 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 BRAT from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 74,000 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
1,118 mi
1.51x
$26,344
6,000 mi
1.11x
$19,467
10,607 mi
1.14x
$19,940
27,000 mi
1.07x
$18,653
46,889 mi
0.85x
$14,853
65,227 mi
1.18x
$20,676
92,632 mi
0.78x
$13,613
139,691 mi
0.69x
$12,149
205,470 mi
0.61x
$10,632
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 1,118 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.51x the reference value. At the other end, 205,470-mile examples trade at about 0.61x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Subaru BRAT Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↓ DOWN
48%
volatile
74% over 23 tests
12 months
↑ UP
54%
volatile
53% over 17 tests
24 months
↑ UP
56%
volatile
insufficient history
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Subaru BRAT — 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 BRAT
The highest concentration of Subaru BRAT listings is in MI with 2 active listings, followed by MA (1), CO (1), CA (1), WA (1).
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
MI
2
MA
1
CO
1
CA
1
WA
1
Subaru BRAT Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $7,000 to $11,000. The median is $10,999. Anything below $7,000 is a strong value; above $11,000 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Subaru BRAT prices have risen 62.2% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 1979 model year has the lowest median price at $5,000, making it the most accessible entry point into Subaru BRAT ownership.