Used Subaru WRX for Sale nearPenetanguishene, 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 $27,050 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $26,943 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 a loyal following and broad owner approval. 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, all-wheel-drive confidence, and engaging manual transmission. Across the model years, the car’s rally-inspired character, strong driving feel, and everyday usability come through as recurring strengths.

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

The main trade-offs are outdated technology, interior quality concerns, and comfort that can feel less accommodating for larger occupants. Some years also bring poor fuel economy and limited cargo space, so the WRX works best if driving enjoyment matters more to you than refinement.

30.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru WRX models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the WRX for its engaging performance, confident all-wheel-drive traction, and strong everyday usability. The model’s long-running formula and enthusiastic owner feedback point to a car that delivers a consistent driving experience across the years shown here.

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

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is shaped more by maintenance history, driving style, and condition than by the model’s core appeal.

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 base model brings the WRX formula at the lowest entry point, with the standard manual transmission and the model’s core performance character. It suits you if you want the most accessible way into the lineup.
• Sport: This trim adds the 11.6-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen, and with the CVT it also brings EyeSight. It is the best-value trim if you want a stronger mix of equipment and everyday convenience.
• Sport-Tech: This trim adds the most upscale cabin treatment in the 2023 lineup, including Ultrasuede upholstery, red stitching, a 10-way adjustable bucket driver’s seat, and available steering-responsive headlights. It suits you if you want the most premium WRX experience.

What Subaru WRX do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume model years usually give you more choice in trims, colours, and equipment combinations, which makes it easier to find a WRX that fits your budget and feature wish list. They also tend to be the years shoppers cross-shop most often, so pricing and deal activity are usually easier to compare.

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 creates a friendlier buying environment for used shoppers, especially if you are targeting a recent model year. The smallest changes are concentrated in the newer end of the range, which suggests those years have been softer but still relatively steadier than the older ones.

The 2023, 2021, and 2022 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 −11.31% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −3.82%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 32.9% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 31.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,223 CAD. The Subaru WRX offers a rally-bred driving character that blends strong handling, standard all-wheel drive, and everyday usability.

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, and the manual and CVT versions are rated at 10.8 litres per 100 kilometres combined and 11.2 L/100 km combined.
• Tech: The WRX's Subaru Starlink touchscreen infotainment system includes 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: 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 September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.