Used Subaru WRX for Sale near Waterloo, 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 $26,646 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $26,629 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 performance-focused sedan with 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 all-wheel-drive confidence. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its manual transmission availability and its engaging driving character, which help define the model’s appeal.

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.

33.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru WRX models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the WRX for its performance, handling, and all-wheel-drive traction, while expert reviews also point to a well-mannered daily-driving character and strong confidence on twisty roads. Across the model years in the data, it earns strong owner approval for driving enjoyment and all-weather usability.

• 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 and checking that the car’s performance hardware 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 on the 2023 WRX, available 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 a pair of 7-inch touchscreens on base models or an 11.6-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen on WRX Sport and Sport-Tech trim levels.
• 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 with standard all-wheel drive, a manual transmission, and the core performance character that defines the car; it suits you if you want the most affordable way into the lineup.
• Sport: This trim adds the 11.6-inch touchscreen, Subaru’s STARLINK multimedia system, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane change assist, LED fog lights, and the option of the Subaru Performance Transmission; it is the best-value pick for many shoppers.
• Sport-Tech: This trim adds adaptive headlights, faux leather seats with microsuede inserts, navigation, heated rear seats, steering-responsive headlights, and an 11-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system, making it the most feature-rich choice.

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 places to shop because you get more choice in trims, colours, and equipment. They also usually reflect the strongest mix of current supply and buyer interest.

What is the Subaru WRX's resale value?

Most WRX model years are showing year-over-year price declines, and several of them are dropping by double digits. That pattern is favourable for used buyers because it opens up more recent model years at lower prices than before. The smallest changes are concentrated in the newer end of the range, which suggests those versions are softening more gradually than the older ones.

The 2023, 2021, and 2016 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 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 −8.32% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −4.99%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 36.2% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 33.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $30,905 CAD. The Subaru WRX offers a rally-bred character with standard all-wheel drive and an engaging driving experience that has long defined the nameplate.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest WRX uses a 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder Subaru boxer engine with 271 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, 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 touchscreen infotainment, standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, and an 11.6-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen on WRX Sport and Sport-Tech trim levels.
• 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: 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.

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 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.