Used Subaru WRX for Sale near Eganville, ON

How much does the Subaru WRX cost in today's market?

Used Subaru WRX prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Subaru WRX's current nationwide average price is $26,822 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $26,574 CAD. Recently, prices have come down for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Subaru WRX a good car?

Yes — the Subaru WRX is a strong pick if you want a performance sedan with rally-bred character and everyday usability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.8/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the WRX for its thrilling performance, sporty handling, and engaging driving experience, especially with the manual transmission. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its standard all-wheel drive and its appeal as a practical performance car you can use every day.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2023 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are the WRX's unintuitive technology, poor value for money, and less cargo space than rivals.

32.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru WRX models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the WRX for its performance, all-wheel-drive confidence, and engaging driving character across the model years in the data. Expert reviews also point to a well-mannered daily-driving feel and a powertrain that delivers smooth, predictable acceleration.

• Owners rate the Subaru WRX between 4.3 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you choose a well-maintained example and stay on top of routine service, especially because the car's enthusiast focus can mean harder use than an average commuter sedan.

What should I look for when buying a used Subaru WRX?

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Subaru's EyeSight driver assist technology on the 2023 WRX, available only with the CVT, adds adaptive cruise control, automated lane-centring, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, and lane-departure warning.
• Infotainment: Subaru Starlink touchscreen infotainment with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, plus either a pair of 7-inch touchscreens or an 11.6-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen depending on trim.
• Fuel efficiency: Natural Resources Canada fuel economy ratings of 10.8 litres per 100 kilometres combined (12.3 city, 9.0 highway) with the manual transmission and 11.2 L/100 km combined (12.7 city, 9.4 highway) with the CVT.

Which Subaru WRX trim should I buy?

The 2023 Subaru WRX offers these trims:

• WRX: The entry model brings the WRX formula with standard all-wheel drive, a manual transmission, 17-inch alloy wheels, and the core performance character that defines the car.
• Sport: This trim adds the 11.6-inch touchscreen, Subaru's STARLINK multimedia system, 18-inch wheels, LED fog lights, a sunroof, dual-zone climate control, and available driver-assistance features; it stands out as the best-value choice for many shoppers.
• Sport-Tech: The top trim adds adaptive headlights, faux leather seats with microsuede inserts, navigation, heated rear seats, a 10-way adjustable bucket driver’s seat, and an 11-speaker Harman Kardon audio system.

What Subaru WRX do most buyers choose?

The Subaru WRX years with the most listings are 2023, 2024, and 2025.

These higher-volume model years tend to be the most popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, colour, and price. They also usually reflect the newest versions of the WRX formula, which helps keep shopper interest high.

What is the Subaru WRX's resale value?

Most WRX model years are showing year-over-year price declines, and several of those drops are double-digit moves. That pattern can work in your favour if you're shopping used, because it opens up more room to find value in recent and older model years alike. The smallest changes are concentrated among the newer and lower-priced examples in the table.

The 2023, 2015, and 2021 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Subaru WRX safe?

• 2023: 9/10
• 2022: 5/10
• 2020: 9/10

The 2023 WRX includes Subaru's EyeSight driver assist technology on CVT-equipped Sport and Sport-Tech trims.

For the safest used buy, the 2020 and 2023 models both post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Subaru WRX now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −6.92% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −5.17%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 37.9% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 35.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $30,691 CAD. The Subaru WRX offers a quiet, comfortable daily-driving character that still feels confident on twisty roads.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The WRX is powered by a 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder Subaru boxer engine with 271 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: The WRX's Subaru Starlink touchscreen infotainment system includes standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration and either a pair of 7-inch touchscreens or an 11.6-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen.
• Safety: Subaru's EyeSight driver assist technology adds adaptive cruise control, automated lane-centring, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, and lane-departure warning.
• Starting price: Pricing in Canada starts at $34,851.50.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2023 Subaru WRX compare to the 2023 Honda Civic?

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.