As of October 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Subaru BRAT is actually worth $14,000 (fair range $7,400 to $15,700). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 9 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 $8,000 — about 43% below what these cars have actually been selling for. Asks sitting below recent sold values can signal softening demand or motivated sellers.
Priced above trend · momentum improving — but volatile.
As of October 2026, the Subaru BRAT market has 14 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $8,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $4,500 and $11,525. 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 116,000 miles.
Current Subaru BRAT Pricing
A fair price for a Subaru BRAT in October 2026 is between $4,500 and $11,525 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $3,400 to $13,989 across 14 active listings.
Price Distribution (14 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$3,400
Budget / project cars
25th
$4,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$8,000
Typical market price
75th
$11,525
Above average / premium
90th
$13,989
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $8,851, 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
50,000 - 100,000 mi
3
$13,300
100,000 - 150,000 mi
5
$10,000
Over 150,000 mi
4
$5,000
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 1985 Subaru BRAT offers the best value with a median price of $7,000 across 5 listings. The most expensive model year is 1980 at a median of $13,300.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1978
1
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
1979
1
$3,400
$3,400
$3,400
1980
1
$13,300
$13,300
$13,300
1981
1
$6,200
$6,200
$6,200
1984
1
$11,000
$11,000
$11,000
1985
5
$7,000
$2,500
$23,999
1986
3
$10,000
$3,500
$13,989
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
1.43x
$19,997
6,000 mi
1.09x
$15,208
10,607 mi
1.17x
$16,387
27,000 mi
1.07x
$14,990
46,889 mi
0.84x
$11,819
65,227 mi
1.18x
$16,464
92,632 mi
0.76x
$10,700
132,626 mi
0.69x
$9,594
205,470 mi
0.62x
$8,690
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 1,118 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.43x the reference value. At the other end, 205,470-mile examples trade at about 0.62x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Subaru BRAT Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↓ DOWN
45%
volatile
72% over 25 tests
12 months
↑ UP
58%
volatile
58% over 19 tests
24 months
↑ UP
61%
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 WA with 4 active listings, followed by CO (3), CA (3), MI (2), MD (1).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in WA at $5,000, while CA has the highest at $11,000. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $6,000.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
WA
4
$5,000
CO
3
$8,000
CA
3
$11,000
MI
2
$7,000
MD
1
$13,989
SC
1
$13,300
Subaru BRAT Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $4,500 to $11,525. The median is $8,000. Anything below $4,500 is a strong value; above $11,525 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 1985 model year has the lowest median price at $7,000, making it the most accessible entry point into Subaru BRAT ownership.