Used Subaru WRX for Sale nearFlin Flon, MB

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 $27,093 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $26,918 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 choice if you want a used performance sedan with broad owner appeal and a clear enthusiast identity. The all-generations owner rating is 4.82/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the WRX for its thrilling performance, sporty handling, turbocharged power, and standard all-wheel drive. Many also value the manual transmission and the car’s everyday usability, while the model’s styling and value proposition come up often in positive feedback.

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

The main trade-offs are the WRX’s fuel economy, its interior quality in some years, and technology that can feel unintuitive. For used shoppers, that means you get a car that delivers strong driving enjoyment and all-weather traction, while some versions ask you to accept a less polished cabin and a few usability compromises.

32.0% 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 experience across the model years in the data. Expert reviews also point to a well-mannered character, strong grip, and a manual transmission that remains a key part of the car’s appeal.

• Owners rate the Subaru WRX between 4.33 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For long-term ownership, the WRX’s strongest case is its durable enthusiast character, but you should budget carefully for fuel and maintenance if you plan to drive it hard.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Subaru’s EyeSight driver assist technology, available with the CVT on the 2023 WRX Sport and Sport-Tech trims, 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 dual 7-inch touchscreens or an 11.6-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen depending on trim.
• Fuel efficiency: The WRX's 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 are respectable for a performance car.

Which Subaru WRX trim should I buy?

The 2023 Subaru WRX offers these trims:

• WRX: The entry model brings the standard six-speed manual, Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the WRX’s core performance character at the lowest price point.
• Sport: This trim adds the 11.6-inch portrait touchscreen, Subaru’s EyeSight driver assistance suite with the CVT, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane change assist, making it the best-value choice for many shoppers.
• Sport-Tech: This trim adds the most comfort and convenience, including Ultrasuede upholstery with red stitching, a 10-way adjustable driver’s seat, navigation, heated rear seats, steering-responsive headlights, and the 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 years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and a wider spread of prices and deal quality. That usually makes it easier to find a WRX that fits your budget and equipment preferences.

What is the Subaru WRX's resale value?

Most WRX model years in the table are down year over year, which creates better opportunities for used buyers. The largest drops are in the double digits, while the smallest changes are still declines rather than gains. That pattern suggests the market has been softening across much of the lineup.

The 2015, 2023, 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, along with blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane change assist on those 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 −10.45% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −3.04%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 34.5% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 33.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,311 CAD. The Subaru WRX offers a distinctive rally-bred character that blends speed, grip, and everyday usability.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest WRX pairs 271 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque with a 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder Subaru boxer engine, a standard 6-speed manual transmission, and an optional continuously variable transmission (CVT).
• Tech: The WRX's Subaru Starlink touchscreen infotainment system includes standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, plus either two 7-inch touchscreens or an 11.6-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen depending on trim.
• 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 CAD for the base model with the manual transmission.

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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.