As of October 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Subaru WRX STI is actually worth $23,700 (fair range $20,900 to $26,600). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 105 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 $19,400 — 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 October 2026, the Subaru WRX STI market has 1,000 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $11,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $8,000 and $13,064. Subaru WRX STI prices have decreased 7.3% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $21,991 to $20,375.
The typical Subaru WRX STI on the market has 125,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 30 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Subaru WRX STI Pricing
A fair price for a Subaru WRX STI in October 2026 is between $8,000 and $13,064 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $5,000 to $13,999 across 1,000 active listings.
Price Distribution (1,000 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$5,000
Budget / project cars
25th
$8,000
Below average price
Median (50th)
$11,000
Typical market price
75th
$13,064
Above average / premium
90th
$13,999
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $10,286, which is lower than the median, suggesting pricing is relatively symmetrical across the market.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
4
$8,550
10,000 - 25,000 mi
20
$9,000
25,000 - 50,000 mi
20
$8,999
50,000 - 100,000 mi
181
$12,697
100,000 - 150,000 mi
543
$11,995
Over 150,000 mi
226
$7,995
Subaru WRX STI Price Trends
Subaru WRX STI prices have decreased 7.3% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q4, the median sale price was $20,375 across 13 sales, down from $21,991 in 2026-Q3.
On a year-over-year basis, Subaru WRX STI prices are down 19.3% ($20,375 vs. $25,252 a year ago).
Subaru WRX STI Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2025-Q1
29
$23,250
$24,904
2025-Q2
44
$20,500
$24,058
2025-Q3
72
$27,590
$28,809
2025-Q4
76
$25,252
$26,279
2026-Q1
71
$23,990
$24,608
2026-Q2
225
$21,555
$22,572
2026-Q3
355
$21,991
$23,184
2026-Q4
13
$20,375
$21,056
Best Value Subaru WRX STI by Model Year
The 2021 Subaru WRX STI offers the best value with a median price of $3,200 across 10 listings. The most expensive model year is 2019 at a median of $12,900.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2001
1
$12,500
$12,500
$12,500
2002
34
$4,999
$2,500
$10,500
2003
18
$5,900
$3,000
$10,000
2004
37
$6,200
$2,500
$13,011
2005
24
$9,180
$3,000
$13,900
2006
22
$7,500
$3,000
$14,422
2007
10
$7,800
$2,800
$13,000
2008
32
$6,500
$2,700
$14,142
2009
17
$8,000
$3,900
$13,500
2010
19
$8,300
$2,500
$13,999
2011
52
$9,649
$2,700
$14,372
2012
30
$10,000
$4,000
$14,310
2013
49
$10,958
$3,900
$14,500
2014
23
$10,000
$3,000
$14,483
2015
195
$11,995
$3,000
$14,499
2016
137
$11,950
$3,500
$14,499
2017
169
$12,800
$2,500
$14,500
2018
68
$12,294
$2,500
$14,499
2019
31
$12,900
$2,500
$14,495
2020
22
$11,999
$2,500
$14,500
2021
10
$3,200
$2,500
$13,999
How Mileage Affects Subaru 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 STI from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 42,400 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
820 mi
1.78x
$42,107
5,156 mi
1.58x
$37,508
11,501 mi
1.52x
$36,018
22,186 mi
1.28x
$30,318
38,442 mi
1.06x
$25,113
64,457 mi
0.82x
$19,470
92,598 mi
0.71x
$16,836
144,504 mi
0.63x
$14,955
300,000 mi
0.57x
$13,422
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 820 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.78x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.57x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Subaru WRX STI Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↓ DOWN
53%
volatile
55% over 53 tests
12 months
→ FLAT
50%
volatile
47% over 47 tests
24 months
↓ DOWN
53%
volatile
34% over 35 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 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 STI
The highest concentration of Subaru WRX STI listings is in CA with 141 active listings, followed by FL (84), TX (83), WA (80), CO (79).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in TX at $9,500, while NC has the highest at $13,078. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $3,578.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
141
$10,500
FL
84
$11,000
TX
83
$9,500
WA
80
$10,200
CO
79
$10,000
NJ
64
$11,500
AZ
56
$10,985
IL
53
$10,500
MA
43
$11,290
GA
37
$10,995
Subaru WRX STI Market Velocity
Subaru WRX STI listings spend an average of 30 days on market. This represents moderate market velocity. Well-priced listings move quickly, but overpriced examples can sit. Buyers have time to be selective; sellers should price competitively.
The median time on market is 25 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Subaru WRX STI Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $8,000 to $13,064. The median is $11,000. Anything below $8,000 is a strong value; above $13,064 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Subaru WRX STI prices have dropped 7.3% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 2021 model year has the lowest median price at $3,200, making it the most accessible entry point into Subaru WRX STI ownership.
Take your time, but don't delay: Average days on market is 30. You have some time to research, but the best deals still go fast.