As of July 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Subaru WRX STI is actually worth $21,900 (fair range $19,300 to $24,600). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 114 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 $20,500 — about 6% 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 STI market has 1,000 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $12,500, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $8,000 and $14,998. Subaru WRX STI prices have decreased 34.3% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $19,800 to $13,000.
The typical Subaru WRX STI on the market has 111,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 33 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Subaru WRX STI Pricing
A fair price for a Subaru WRX STI in July 2026 is between $8,000 and $14,998 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $5,000 to $15,995 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)
$12,500
Typical market price
75th
$14,998
Above average / premium
90th
$15,995
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $11,426, 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
15
$7,500
10,000 - 25,000 mi
16
$10,200
25,000 - 50,000 mi
41
$9,900
50,000 - 100,000 mi
287
$14,900
100,000 - 150,000 mi
460
$12,995
Over 150,000 mi
165
$8,500
Subaru WRX STI Price Trends
Subaru WRX STI prices have decreased 34.3% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $13,000 across 1 sales, down from $19,800 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Subaru WRX STI prices are down 52.9% ($13,000 vs. $27,590 a year ago).
Subaru WRX STI Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
15
$25,000
$26,730
2025-Q1
29
$23,250
$24,904
2025-Q2
44
$20,500
$24,058
2025-Q3
71
$27,590
$28,835
2025-Q4
80
$24,990
$26,165
2026-Q1
56
$22,991
$24,421
2026-Q2
34
$19,800
$20,498
2026-Q3
1
$13,000
$13,000
Best Value Subaru WRX STI by Model Year
The 2003 Subaru WRX STI offers the best value with a median price of $5,300 across 19 listings. The most expensive model year is 1997 at a median of $16,000.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1994
1
$13,500
$13,500
$13,500
1997
2
$16,000
$8,000
$16,000
2001
1
$13,500
$13,500
$13,500
2002
40
$5,500
$2,500
$16,000
2003
19
$5,300
$2,500
$9,000
2004
39
$6,000
$2,500
$16,000
2005
24
$8,290
$2,500
$16,200
2006
32
$6,900
$2,600
$16,000
2007
13
$8,000
$3,000
$14,995
2008
13
$6,700
$3,500
$16,000
2009
16
$7,200
$4,500
$10,900
2010
10
$7,000
$3,200
$14,750
2011
33
$8,500
$3,500
$15,000
2012
22
$9,250
$3,800
$15,000
2013
31
$10,000
$2,500
$16,500
2014
28
$12,000
$3,000
$16,500
2015
153
$12,995
$3,000
$16,608
2016
155
$13,279
$2,500
$16,500
2017
183
$13,999
$2,500
$16,646
2018
101
$14,995
$2,500
$16,687
2019
40
$14,983
$2,500
$16,660
2020
31
$15,050
$2,500
$16,500
2021
13
$11,000
$2,500
$16,595
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 46,183 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
927 mi
1.89x
$41,485
5,156 mi
1.73x
$37,814
11,512 mi
1.58x
$34,496
21,482 mi
1.39x
$30,379
38,921 mi
1.09x
$23,876
65,944 mi
0.86x
$18,736
92,175 mi
0.74x
$16,236
147,596 mi
0.60x
$13,083
300,000 mi
0.69x
$15,027
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 927 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.89x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.69x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Subaru WRX STI Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
46%
volatile
52% over 50 tests
12 months
↑ UP
45%
volatile
45% over 44 tests
24 months
↑ UP
44%
volatile
28% 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 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 153 active listings, followed by TX (86), WA (82), CO (74), IL (62).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in MA at $15,000, while PA has the highest at $24,444. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $9,444.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
153
$18,400
TX
86
$16,995
WA
82
$22,000
CO
74
$18,495
IL
62
$19,500
FL
61
$15,695
NJ
58
$17,500
AZ
47
$15,251
NY
38
$22,484
MI
31
$16,490
Subaru WRX STI Market Velocity
Subaru WRX STI listings spend an average of 33 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 $14,998. The median is $12,500. Anything below $8,000 is a strong value; above $14,998 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Subaru WRX STI prices have dropped 34.3% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 2003 model year has the lowest median price at $5,300, making it the most accessible entry point into Subaru WRX STI ownership.
Take your time, but don't delay: Average days on market is 33. You have some time to research, but the best deals still go fast.