Used Subaru WRX for Sale nearPort Elgin, 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 $27,248 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $26,908 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 has a strong all-generations owner rating 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, and standard all-wheel drive, with the manual transmission also standing out as a favourite. Across the model years, the car’s value as a performance sedan and its engaging driving character come through again and again.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert reviews are the WRX’s fuel economy, its technology interface, and the cabin’s overall refinement. Even so, it remains a compelling choice if you want a performance car that still works well for daily driving.

29.9% 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. Expert reviews also reinforce its strong driving character and everyday usability.

• 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 looks manageable if you choose a well-kept example and stay on top of routine maintenance.

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, 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 WRX formula in its most accessible form, with the manual transmission and the core performance character that defines the car.
• Sport: This trim adds more equipment and is the best-value choice for many shoppers, especially if you want a stronger mix of features and everyday usability.
• Sport-Tech: This trim adds the most comfort and technology, including the 11.6-inch touchscreen and upgraded cabin appointments, for buyers who want the most fully equipped version.

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 easiest to shop because you get more inventory to compare, which can make it simpler to find the right trim, colour, and price. They also often attract more attention from used-car shoppers because newer model years usually balance modern features with broader availability.

What is the Subaru WRX's resale value?

Most WRX model years are showing negative year-over-year price movement, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The larger drops on several years point to more room for value, while the smaller declines on the newest examples suggest those models are still holding closer to their recent pricing.

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, 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 −9.81% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −2.91%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 32% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 30.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,359 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, 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 includes 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.
• Safety: The latest WRX adds Subaru’s EyeSight driver assist technology, including 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 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 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.