As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Subaru WRX STI is actually worth $23,300 (fair range $20,500 to $26,100). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 97 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 $19,300 — about 17% 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 WRX STI market has 1,000 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $12,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $8,500 and $13,979. Subaru WRX STI prices have decreased 1.2% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $21,555 to $21,298.
The typical Subaru WRX STI on the market has 121,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 36 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Subaru WRX STI Pricing
A fair price for a Subaru WRX STI in August 2026 is between $8,500 and $13,979 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $5,000 to $14,900 across 1,000 active listings.
Price Distribution (1,000 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$5,000
Budget / project cars
25th
$8,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$12,000
Typical market price
75th
$13,979
Above average / premium
90th
$14,900
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $10,950, 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
16
$10,000
10,000 - 25,000 mi
16
$9,000
25,000 - 50,000 mi
31
$10,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
190
$13,900
100,000 - 150,000 mi
520
$12,992
Over 150,000 mi
216
$8,000
Subaru WRX STI Price Trends
Subaru WRX STI prices have decreased 1.2% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $21,298 across 162 sales, down from $21,555 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Subaru WRX STI prices are down 22.8% ($21,298 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
72
$27,590
$28,809
2025-Q4
76
$25,252
$26,279
2026-Q1
70
$23,990
$24,546
2026-Q2
217
$21,555
$22,558
2026-Q3
162
$21,298
$22,650
Best Value Subaru WRX STI by Model Year
The 2004 Subaru WRX STI offers the best value with a median price of $5,000 across 29 listings. The most expensive model year is 2021 at a median of $13,995.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2002
33
$6,000
$2,500
$15,000
2003
15
$5,000
$3,500
$15,000
2004
29
$5,000
$2,500
$15,000
2005
19
$8,500
$2,500
$15,000
2006
25
$7,500
$2,500
$15,000
2007
14
$7,800
$3,000
$12,500
2008
20
$6,500
$4,000
$10,999
2009
21
$5,500
$2,500
$11,850
2010
8
$9,000
$5,300
$13,100
2011
28
$9,000
$3,500
$15,000
2012
25
$9,595
$3,500
$14,600
2013
35
$8,500
$3,500
$15,000
2014
31
$11,500
$2,500
$15,000
2015
206
$12,295
$3,000
$15,000
2016
152
$12,515
$2,500
$15,000
2017
180
$13,293
$2,500
$15,000
2018
88
$13,594
$2,500
$15,000
2019
43
$13,995
$2,500
$15,000
2020
22
$13,739
$2,500
$15,000
2021
5
$13,995
$11,000
$14,999
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 40,600 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
842 mi
1.81x
$42,071
5,156 mi
1.61x
$37,582
11,696 mi
1.53x
$35,603
21,440 mi
1.33x
$30,882
38,545 mi
1.04x
$24,218
64,916 mi
0.81x
$18,801
91,089 mi
0.71x
$16,532
147,596 mi
0.59x
$13,680
300,000 mi
0.68x
$15,823
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 842 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.81x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.68x. 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
49% over 51 tests
12 months
↑ UP
45%
volatile
44% over 45 tests
24 months
↑ UP
44%
volatile
24% over 33 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 143 active listings, followed by CO (88), TX (78), FL (74), AZ (63).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in MA at $9,500, while TN has the highest at $13,889. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $4,389.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
143
$10,129
CO
88
$12,047
TX
78
$11,000
FL
74
$11,999
AZ
63
$11,995
WA
62
$10,000
NJ
61
$12,995
IL
49
$11,500
NY
38
$11,500
VA
36
$12,994
Subaru WRX STI Market Velocity
Subaru WRX STI listings spend an average of 36 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 29 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: $8,500 to $13,979. The median is $12,000. Anything below $8,500 is a strong value; above $13,979 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Prices stable: Subaru WRX STI values have been relatively flat. There is no urgency to time the market.
Best value year: The 2004 model year has the lowest median price at $5,000, making it the most accessible entry point into Subaru WRX STI ownership.
Take your time, but don't delay: Average days on market is 36. You have some time to research, but the best deals still go fast.