Used Subaru WRX for Sale near Montebello, QC

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 $27,031 CAD, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $26,918 CAD over the past year. 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 has a strong all-generations owner rating and a clear enthusiast identity.

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 all-wheel-drive confidence. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight the manual transmission and the car’s value as a performance-focused daily driver.

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

The main trade-offs across recent expert-tested years centre on outdated technology, fuel economy, and interior quality.

31.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru WRX models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the WRX for its performance, driving enjoyment, and all-wheel-drive confidence. Expert reviews also point to a car that delivers strong grip, everyday usability, and a well-matched manual transmission.

• 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 is best managed by choosing a well-maintained example with a complete service history and checking that the drivetrain and electronics have been cared for properly.

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 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, with 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 6-speed manual transmission, Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, 17-inch alloy wheels, standard summer tyres, Subaru Starlink with 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-oriented touchscreen, Subaru’s EyeSight driver assistance suite with the CVT, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane change assist, and available CVT convenience; it stands out as the best-value choice for many buyers.
• Sport-Tech: The top trim adds the 10-way adjustable bucket driver’s seat, Ultrasuede upholstery with red stitching, steering-responsive headlights with automatic high beams, and an 11-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system, making it the pick for shoppers who want the most comfort and equipment.

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 easiest to shop because you get more inventory to compare and a stronger chance of finding the right trim and price combination. They also tend to attract more attention from used buyers because they sit close to the current generation and offer a familiar mix of performance and everyday usability.

What is the Subaru WRX's resale value?

Most WRX model years are down year over year, and several have posted double-digit declines. That pattern favours used buyers, since it opens up more room to find value across the range. The smallest changes are concentrated in the newer and lower-priced years, which suggests those versions have been moving more steadily than the rest.

The 2023, 2021, and 2015 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, adding adaptive cruise control, automated lane-centring, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, and lane-departure warning.

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 −10.62% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −3.79%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 33.8% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 33.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,195 CAD. The Subaru WRX offers a rally-bred driving character that blends sharp handling with 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, and it returns 10.8 litres per 100 kilometres combined with the manual transmission or 11.2 L/100 km combined with the CVT.
• Tech: The latest WRX brings Subaru Starlink 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.
• Safety: The latest WRX adds Subaru's EyeSight driver assist technology with adaptive cruise control, automated lane-centring, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, and lane-departure warning.
• Starting price: The latest WRX starts at $34,851.50 CAD.

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 October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.